Mirena IUDs Use Can Safely Be Extended for More Years
A study presented at the Society For Family Planning’s December 2022 meeting the researchers looked at hormone release levels from
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Contraception
Can Birth Control Pills Fix Middle Age Midsection Fat Distribution That Comes From Ovarian Aging and Estrogen Loss
Reaching age forty hormonal changes can lead to an increased accumulation of visceral fat. Visceral fat, also called VAT, is
Read MoreRisk of IUD Expulsion Can Be Minimized By This Odd Factor
In a large new collaborative study factors that lead individuals to have IUD expulsion have been brought to life. We
Read MoreMenstrual Cup Users Best Advice: Be Aware of Your IUD Strings
IUDs are effective, and should be essentially forgettable contraception. And the medicated IUDs generally prevent women from having menstrual periods.
Read MoreGet It and Forget It: IUD Mantra
An IUD is ‘forgettable.’ You get it inserted, it’s very well tolerated, and will have effective protection for years to
Read MoreA Positive Pregnancy Test that Is Not a Pregnancy
HCG is what is tested for in urine or blood during a pregnancy test. There are two subunits of this
Read MoreChecking Up on A Missed Period
Amenorrhea is the absence of menstruation. For women who used to have a period and now doesn’t, she is said
Read MoreHow to Apply Your Contraceptive Patches
There are two contraceptive patches in the US available: Xulane patch and the Twirla patch 1.Do not place the patch
Read MoreWhen Your Contraceptive Causes Bleeding
Contraception is designed to prevent pregnancy, but along the way, disrupting ovulation can disrupt menstrual cycles. If you have bleeding,
Read MoreIs this Hormone In Your Progesterone Contraceptive Pill The Best One?
Most combination pills have an estrogen and a progesterone derivative. Two of the most common ‘mini pill’ or those with
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