Cherlie Joseph, MSN, FNP-BC

Emergency Contraception: Plan B vs ella vs IUD, How Fast to Take It and How Well It Works

Published on: 05/12/2023

Compare emergency contraception options: Plan B, ella and the IUD. How soon to take each, how well they work, weight considerations and what happens next.

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Birth Control Options Compared: Effectiveness, Side Effects and How to Choose

Cherlie Joseph, MSN, FNP-BC

Published on: 10/10/2023

Compare every birth control option, from IUDs and the implant to the pill, patch, ring, shot and Opill, with real-world effectiveness and side effects.

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Hypothyroidism Symptoms: 12 Signs of an Underactive Thyroid and How It Is Treated

Cherlie Joseph, MSN, FNP-BC

Published on: NaN/NaN/NaN

Tiredness, weight gain, feeling cold, dry skin and hair loss can all be signs of an underactive thyroid. Learn the symptoms, the TSH test and how it is treated.

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High Cholesterol Explained: LDL, HDL, Healthy Numbers and the New 2026 Targets

Cherlie Joseph, MSN, FNP-BC

Published on: NaN/NaN/NaN

High cholesterol has no symptoms, so a blood test is the only way to know. Learn what LDL, HDL and non-HDL mean, the new 2026 LDL goals and how to lower them.

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