There's a bit of confusion--even among well-educated women and their doctors--about the innocent IUD. For years, gynos have withheld the IUD from any woman that was not in a monogamous relationship, had no children, and had a history of chlamydia or PID. Despite changes in the labeling for the... Read More »
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Hi Dr. Kate, My boyfriend is a virgin, and I'm...not. I've always used protection with previous sexual partners, and I got tested for STD's after my last encounter. Last weekend he wanted to have sex, but didn't have condoms. I'm on the NuvaRing, but I made up an excuse and told... Read More »
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