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Earlier this year, we had some very lively discussion on whether it’s appropriate to mandate the HPV vaccine for school-age girls. Some folks argued that parents don’t know when their kids will become sexually active (let’s all hope it’s older than 12, shall we?), so mandating the vaccine protects girls who many not know that […]
I wouldn’t go so far as to say that I’d rather get my teeth drilled than go to the gynecologist, but they’re pretty close together on my list of least favorite things to do. However, I did take my own advice and suck it up this month as I do every July, because it was […]
This article has a correction posted May 15, 2008.
In response to yesterday’s post about the new FDA-approved, no-period birth control pill Lybrel, Alicia asked this question in the comment trail:
What exactly happens to your egg(s) when birth control pills prevent ovulation?
That’s a great question. First of all, let’s be clear on two important facts about […]
This week the US Food and Drug Administration approved an oral contraceptive that, when taken as directed, effectively stops menstruation for the duration of its use. Although the regular monthly cycle will be stopped as long as a woman takes the pill as directed, breakthrough bleeding and spotting are possible (and, if you ask me, […]
Are they good for you? Are they bad for you? Will they make you lose weight or gain it? Increase your sex drive or wipe it out? Raise your cancer risk or reduce it?
How do you know who/what to believe when it comes to reliable information about your birth control pills?
Health Magazine breaks down 10 […]
Lately it seems like there are literally dozens if not hundreds of options when it comes to contraception. There are injections, implants, patches, pills, surgical procedures…
How do you know which is the right choice for you?
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According to an article at Discovery News, a new oral contraceptive is now available in pharmacies.
Femcon Fe, which contains the same hormones as standard oral contraceptives, offers a new option for women who don’t like swallowing pills and want to take their birth control with them, according to Carl Reichel, president of drugmaker Warner […]
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