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Some birth control pill users go years without a period — is it safe?

May 22, 2025 (CNN) – Don’t like having your period? Hormonal birth control can be used for more than just preventing pregnancy — it’s also a popular way to go months or even years without a period. Continuous use birth control involves taking hormonal pills without what’s called a placebo week or using other methods such as an implant, ring or injections without a break. This method can end the regular bleeding associated with periods, as well as the cramps, migraines and other symptoms of menstruation. As social media becomes a hotbed for amateur medical advice and personal anecdotes, posts

Rupee trades in narrow range against US dollar in early trade

Mumbai, May 22 (PTI) The rupee traded in a narrow range in morning trade on Thursday, as the support from weak dollar index was negated by elevated crude oil prices and persistent dollar demand from importers and foreign banks. Forex traders said broad-based dollar weakness, with DXY falling to a 99 level, is expected to act as a tailwind for the rupee in the short-term. However, the narrowing yield differential between Indian and US, is making Indian assets less attractive. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 85.59 then touched an intraday high of 85.58 and a

India resilient amid global uncertainty, RBI bulletin says

MUMBAI, May 22 (Reuters) – India’s economy remains resilient amid global uncertainties and the outlook for the South Asian nation is one of “cautious optimism”, the RBI (Reserve Bank of India) said in its monthly bulletin released late on Wednesday. New Delhi is in the process of seeking to clinch a trade deal with the U.S. within the 90-day pause on tariff hikes announced by President Donald Trump on April 9 for major trading partners, including a 26% tariff on India. “The global economic outlook remains clouded amidst shifting policy landscapes and lingering vulnerabilities,” the Reserve Bank of India said.

Congress asks Centre: “Where are Pahalgam terrorists?”

New Delhi [India], May 21 (ANI): Congress MP Jairam Ramesh hit back at BJP MP Sambit Patra’s accusation that Rahul Gandhi was “giving oxygen to Pakistan” and said that it was China–not Congress that had emboldened Islamabad, adding that the neighbouring country could not have fought the war without China’s assistance. Jairam Ramesh also questioned the Central government over the apprehension of terrorists involved in the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22. Refuting Patra’s charge, Ramesh said, “Terrorists who were involved in the Pahalgam attack should be caught. China has given oxygen to Pakistan. It could not have fought this

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