Hormonal birth control has side effects. That doesn’t mean it’s worth skipping : Short Wave

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HealthTok is all over hormonal birth control’s side effects. What’s the science? November 10, 20253:00 AM ET

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Katia Riddle

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Emily Kwong

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Hannah Chinn

Do Birth Control Side Effects Make It Worth Skipping?

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