When it comes to using birth control to prevent pregnancy, you have several options. These can be divided into two categories: hormonal and non-hormonal forms of birth control
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Medically reviewed by Pandia Healths CEO/Co-Founder Sophia Yen, MD, MPH Written by Aariyana Britton, B.Sc Birth control can be a sensitive topic todiscuss. But, at Pandia Health, we live, breathe, eat, prescribe, and talkbirth control. Many different types of birth control/contraception methods canhelp with hormonal and uterine wellbeing.
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The Mirena intrauterine device (IUD) is a long-acting contraceptive that works by releasing a synthetic form of the hormone progesterone into the uterus. Some of the more common side effects include changes in vaginal bleeding. Many people use the Mirena IUD and have no unwanted effects
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But womens health researchers say that the state of birth control research has improved significantly since the pill was first introduced in the 1960s. And thanks to advocacy that started decades ago and pushed for womens inclusion generally in clinical trials in the 1990s, women were equitably represented in the COVID vaccine trials.
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PITTSBURGH (KDKA) A new study shows there is a growing gender gap in the race to get vaccinated, and it is men who are not rolling up their sleeves. In the US, women are getting vaccinated at a 10% higher rate than men, even though the adult population is split about 50 / 50.
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BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA Norma was 20 years old and homeless when the police took her to a psychiatric hospital, where she has lived for the past five years. She was pregnant at the time and gave birth to a son a few months later.
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If you have epilepsy, but are thinking of getting pregnant, you may have questions about how epilepsy affects pregnancy or a fetus. Epilepsy affects each person differently, based on medication, hormones, and other factors
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The global climate crisis is anticipated to have far-reaching effectsfrom rising sea levels to hotter temperatures to more frequent extreme weather eventsall of which are expected to negatively affect human health. New research is also helping the public to better understand how climate change will negatively affect maternal health outcomes, such as by increasing the risk of preterm birth, pregnancy-related complications, and poor maternal mental health.
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), roughly 14 percent of women ages 15 to 49 currently use the birth control pill.
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Courtney Weaver is all by her lonesome this week giving a quick rundown of the different methods of hormonal birth control.
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Doctors recommend waiting at least one week before having sex after starting a birth control method, because in many cases, it's not instantly effective.
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Last week I talked about the dangers of altering the pH of the vagina. What if I told you that the FDA has just recently approved a new female contraceptive that works by altering the pH of the vagina?
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We were sent underground. Silence has even become encoded in medical recommendations. Its common practice in the medical community to suggest women wait to share their pregnancy news until they are out of the woods.
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You may know birth control in any of its many forms: condoms, the pill, the patch, the shot, or maybe even an intrauterine device (IUD). For decades, contraception has been a trusty companion for individuals and couples to plan if, when, and how to start or grow a family
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Photos via Getty Images; neonrated/Instagram A first-look photo of Kristen Stewart playing Princess Diana in the upcoming movie Spencer, directed by Chilean filmmaker Pablo Larran, have surfaced.
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A version of this essay originally appeared onAlma. Last month, the Jewish internet was shocked by a scene from the TV medical drama Nurses. The shocking part should be that a clip from a subpar Canadian medical drama only airing on NBC because of a Covid-induced lack of programming managed to go semiviral
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From cancer screenings and sexual health to maternity care and more, we explain all you need to know about womens healthcare in Switzerland.
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Wellness brands showed off their endurance and flexibility during the pandemic, as studios shuttered and people around the world sought out ways to feel healthier, happier, and less stressed in trying times. This years Most Innovative Wellness Companies managed to keep consumers interested and engaged with their health (and their products) while at home, and also helped maintain a sense of community, even as in-person classes and services shut down. For motivating consumers to keep working out, even after weeks and months at home Pelotons growth during the pandemic may have been catalyzed by stay-at-home orders, but it was propelled by the companys smart digital strategy
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Text Size:A- A+ New Delhi: From sexual abuse, illegal detentions to forced birth control, China is allegedly carrying out a genocide against its Uyghur population in Xinjiang province, a new report by a US-based think-tank has said. According to the Washington DC-based Newlines Institute for Strategy and Policy, China is in breach of the 1948 United Nations Genocide Convention, which the country has signed along with 151 nations
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Photo via Getty Images The fight for womens right to choose what to do with their bodies is a fight that continues to rage on throughout the world.
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The Bombay High Court has set aside an order by Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) which had suspended the recognition of Mumbai-based Universal Animal Welfare Society which works on animal birth control (ABC) programmes. The society was asked to shut down its ABC centre at Malad after incidents of alleged cruelty against dogs were found at the centre. The High Court, while setting aside the suspension, held that before taking such drastic action, the society should have been given the opportunity to be heard.
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Could birth control be busting your sex drive? For years, research has questioned whether hormones that are in birth control pills or devices contribute to lack of libido, or sex drive. The short answer its complicated, but right now, experts are noticing an increasing lack of intimacy
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One-month pill container with pills ULY MARTN When the pill was legalized as a contraceptive method in the United States in the 1960s, a new era began in which women finally had total control over their bodies, and could decide when to get pregnant.
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Right now, research points to breastfeeding while getting the shot as safe and potentially even beneficial. TOLEDO, Ohio Choosing to get the COVID-19 vaccine can be a well-thought-out process for many people, especially moms
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After a tooth extraction, a normal socket will develop a blood clot that stays in place while the wound heals, while a persons pain will steadily improve. In a dry socket, the blood clot will partially or fully detach from the wound, which can worsen the pain. Dry socket, or alveolar osteitis, is a common complication of tooth extraction
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