June 5, 2026
Your health history determines which birth control methods are safe and effective for you, and the CDC's 2024 Medical Eligibility Criteria provides the evidence-based framework for matching conditions like migraine with aura, blood clot history, and PCOS to the right contraceptive.
Use this practical perimenopause symptom checklist to track what's normal, what's not, and exactly when to call your doctor for heavy bleeding, hot flashes, mood changes, and other common signs.
