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IUD Vs. Birth Control Pills: what to Consider

If you want to avoid pregnancy, you may choose an intrauterine device (IUD) or birth control pills from the many options available. Unlike other fo...

Birth Control: what Type is Right for You?

You have a lot of choices for birth control, from condoms to caps to pills. If you decide to take a birth control pill, ask your doctor how long yo...

Birth Control Implants (Contraceptive Implants)

Birth control implants are devices that go under a woman's skin. Hormonal implants work more than 99% of the time. Only condoms prevent STDs. You c...

Depo-Provera (Birth Control Shot)

Depo-Provera is a birth control method that women can get as a shot. How long does the Depo-Provera shot take to work? What happens if I’m late get...

Birth Control Myths

That’s why the pull-out, or withdrawal, method isn’t foolproof. They prevent ovulation and thickening of the mucus around the cervix, which makes i...

Schizophrenia Types and Spectrum

There could have been times when you didn't have any symptoms, but the first one would have started at least 6 months ago. People with schizophreni...

Schizophrenia Diagnosis & Tests: How Doctors Know If Someone Has It

The doctor will track the person’s symptoms to rule out other conditions, like bipolar disorder, and other possible causes. They’ll also do tests t...

What is Schizophrenia Prodrome?

To rule out other health problems, your doctor may order lab tests and imaging tests. You'll also be asked to answer detailed questions about your ...

What is Paranoid Schizophrenia?

People with schizophrenia aren't usually violent. But sometimes, paranoid delusions can make them feel threatened and angry. Your doctor may prescr...

How to Recognize Schizophrenia in Teens

Schizophrenia can be hard to spot in teens. For a schizophrenia diagnosis, the symptoms have to last for at least 6 months and don’t seem to be due...

Medication & Therapy

Antipsychotic drugs help keep your schizophrenia under control and prevent symptoms.

Childhood Schizophrenia

Childhood schizophrenia is a severe mental health disorder in children younger than 13 that affects the way they deal with reality. Some of these s...