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Birth control pills: Harmful in early pregnancy?
If you took birth control pills before you knew you were pregnant, the risks of birth defects are low.
Birth control pill FAQ: Benefits, risks and choices
The birth control pill is surrounded by misinformation. Get the facts on common concerns and questions about taking the pill.
Birth control patch
Learn how to use this type of birth control that delivers estrogen and progestin through a patch you wear on your skin to prevent pregnancy.
Bipolar treatment: Are bipolar I and bipolar II treated differently?
Bipolar I and bipolar II are different disorders, but treatment is similar.
Bipolar medications and weight gain
Some medications used to treat bipolar disorder can increase your appetite or cause changes in metabolism leading to weight gain.
Bioidentical hormones: Are they safer?
There's no evidence that bioidentical hormones are safer than standard hormone therapy for menopause.
Beta blockers: How do they affect exercise?
If you take this medicine, you may need to change your target heart rate during exercise.
Beta blockers: Do they cause weight gain?
Weight gain can occur as a side effect of some of these medications used for high blood pressure and other conditions.
Beta blockers
Find out how beta blockers lower blood pressure and when your doctor might recommend one of these medicines.
Belly fat in women: Taking — and keeping — it off
Belly fat is more common after menopause. Find out why and learn how to keep it off.
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