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What are the side effects of taking birth control for the first time?

5 min read
According to the CDC, over 60% of women aged 15–49 in the United States use some form of contraception. For those new to hormonal methods, understanding what are the side effects of taking birth control for the first time is essential. Most initial side effects are mild, temporary, and a sign that your body is simply adjusting to new hormone levels.

How Do You Feel When You First Start Taking Buspirone?

4 min read
While anxiety is a widespread mental health concern affecting millions, buspirone offers a unique approach to treatment by modulating brain chemicals like serotonin and dopamine rather than acting as a sedative. When you first start taking buspirone, the experience is not one of immediate, dramatic change but rather a gradual adjustment period, where mild side effects often appear before the anxiolytic effects become noticeable.