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July 10th, 2007

Stayin’ Lively: My 2007 Annual Exam

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 […]

By Kristen King -- 3 comments

May 25th, 2007

Lively Women Q&A: What Happens to Your Eggs When You Don’t Ovulate?

 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 […]

By Kristen King -- 10 comments

May 24th, 2007

FDA Approves Oral Contraceptive That Stops Your Period: Birth Control Pill Lybrel Halts Menstruation

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, […]

By Kristen King -- 6 comments

March 30th, 2007

How to Choose the Right Birth Control for You

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?
Tags: Birth control, chewable, condoms, contraceptive, Dawn-Stacey, Health, implant, injection, pill, surgery, woman, women, Womens-HealthShare This

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