I Went Off Birth Control — and I'm Never Going Back
By A Mystery Man Writer
Going off birth control pills made me feel less anxious, more confident, and improved my sex drive.
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What Happens When You Stop Taking the Pill?
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Acne After Stopping Birth Control Treatment
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Goodbye Birth Control: The End of an Era — Everyday Pursuits
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Spotting Between Periods While on Birth Control
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Young women abandoning birth control pills for mental health
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Post-Birth Control Syndrome: Definition and Controversy
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Stopping Birth Control: 6 Side Effects and Other Facts
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Getting Pregnant After Depo-Provera
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