Articles related to "Contraception"
The Lybrel Birth Control Pill
Approved last year, Wyeth's Lybrel is touted as the no period contraceptive. The FDA and manufacturer warns though that inconvenient bleeding is common.
lybrel • continuous birth control • 365 day contraception • combination oral contraception • hormonal regulation
Approved last year, Wyeth's Lybrel is touted as the no period contraceptive. The FDA and manufacturer warns though that inconvenient bleeding is common.
lybrel • continuous birth control • 365 day contraception • combination oral contraception • hormonal regulation
Emergency Contraception and Abortion
There is a huge debate surrounding emergency contraception and it is causing some confusion about what it really is.
emergency contraception • is emergency contraception the abortion pill • morning after pill • plan b • preven
There is a huge debate surrounding emergency contraception and it is causing some confusion about what it really is.
emergency contraception • is emergency contraception the abortion pill • morning after pill • plan b • preven
Contraception and Sterilization
Birth control, vasectomy and tubal ligation issues
childfree • birth control • vasectomy • tubal ligation • sterilization
Birth control, vasectomy and tubal ligation issues
childfree • birth control • vasectomy • tubal ligation • sterilization
H.R. 77: Abortion, Contraception, Autonomy and the Constitution
Life. Liberty. Autonomy. Responsibility. Each of these concepts is represented in the U.S. Constitution. But what do they really mean, and what role should they play in the lives of Americans who live within the Constitution's bounds? Representative Jo Ann Emerson of Missouri has introduced a bill which is sure to spark debate on these core political questions.
h.r. 77 • jo ann emerson • representative • house of representatives • congress
Life. Liberty. Autonomy. Responsibility. Each of these concepts is represented in the U.S. Constitution. But what do they really mean, and what role should they play in the lives of Americans who live within the Constitution's bounds? Representative Jo Ann Emerson of Missouri has introduced a bill which is sure to spark debate on these core political questions.
h.r. 77 • jo ann emerson • representative • house of representatives • congress
Pregnancy and Contraception: A Guide for Women with Epilepsy
Reproduction is often affected, when one has epilepsy. Many women find themselves lost, trying to decide whether or not to have children. Understanding the effects of your antiepileptic medication on pregnancy and the role it plays in contraception is your first step to making this crucial, life-altering decision.
birth • control • norplant • brain • injury
Reproduction is often affected, when one has epilepsy. Many women find themselves lost, trying to decide whether or not to have children. Understanding the effects of your antiepileptic medication on pregnancy and the role it plays in contraception is your first step to making this crucial, life-altering decision.
birth • control • norplant • brain • injury
Church and Contraceptives
The Roman Catholic Church has long been against the use of contraception methods, but how did it all start?
contraception • contraceptive • church • roman catholic • encyclical
The Roman Catholic Church has long been against the use of contraception methods, but how did it all start?
contraception • contraceptive • church • roman catholic • encyclical
Breastfeeding as Birth Control
Mothers who exclusively breastfeed following certain criteria have a 98% effective form of birth control during the first six months of their baby's life.
lactational amenorrhea • lactational amenorrhea method • breastfeeding and contraception • breastfeeding and fertility • birth control option
Mothers who exclusively breastfeed following certain criteria have a 98% effective form of birth control during the first six months of their baby's life.
lactational amenorrhea • lactational amenorrhea method • breastfeeding and contraception • breastfeeding and fertility • birth control option
Herbal Abortion Methods
Herbal abortion methods are generally considered to be unsafe, primarily because they almost always lack medical supervision.
abortion • emmenogogue • herbs • herbal medicine • emergency contraception
Herbal abortion methods are generally considered to be unsafe, primarily because they almost always lack medical supervision.
abortion • emmenogogue • herbs • herbal medicine • emergency contraception
Lybrel - The New Super Pill
Lybrel is a new combined contraceptive pill that promises to put an end to painful periods and PMT. This article looks at how it works, and the pros and cons of using it.
lybrel • lybrel side effects • buy lybrel • lybrel weight gain • lybrel birth
Lybrel is a new combined contraceptive pill that promises to put an end to painful periods and PMT. This article looks at how it works, and the pros and cons of using it.
lybrel • lybrel side effects • buy lybrel • lybrel weight gain • lybrel birth
The Teenage Girl and the Pill
Many teenage girls become sexually active. The Pill is one choice for birth control that has both benefits and drawbacks.
teenage girls pill • contraception teens • information sexuality • side effects pill • benefits pill
Many teenage girls become sexually active. The Pill is one choice for birth control that has both benefits and drawbacks.
teenage girls pill • contraception teens • information sexuality • side effects pill • benefits pill
Can Exclusive Breastfeeding Help Prevent Pregnancy?
Not sure about what type of family planning option to use postpartum? Learn more about how Lactational Amennorhea Method (LAM) is gaining acceptance as a reliable and inexpensive family planning option for breastfeeding women less than six months postpartum.
lactational amennorhea method • lam • breastfeeding • lactation • family planning
Not sure about what type of family planning option to use postpartum? Learn more about how Lactational Amennorhea Method (LAM) is gaining acceptance as a reliable and inexpensive family planning option for breastfeeding women less than six months postpartum.
lactational amennorhea method • lam • breastfeeding • lactation • family planning
Farwell, But Never Goodbye
When it is time to move on, saying good-bye is never easy. A farewell from the contributing editor to this topic and a look forward to other endeavors.
contraception • birth • control • infertility • education
When it is time to move on, saying good-bye is never easy. A farewell from the contributing editor to this topic and a look forward to other endeavors.
contraception • birth • control • infertility • education
Is Natural Family Planning Right for You?
Find out if Natural Family Planning is the best fit for you.
natural family planning • fertility awareness method • contraception • birth control • reproduction
Find out if Natural Family Planning is the best fit for you.
natural family planning • fertility awareness method • contraception • birth control • reproduction
Natural Family Planning: What it Is. . . and Isn't
A personal introduction to Natural Family Planning, a working definition, and five myths that have given it a bad reputation.
natural • family • planning • fertility • contraception
A personal introduction to Natural Family Planning, a working definition, and five myths that have given it a bad reputation.
natural • family • planning • fertility • contraception
NFP Success Story #1: Conception at Last
The first in a series of articles that highlights how women have used natural family planning techniques to prevent pregnancy, achieve pregnancy, improve their lives, or overcome obstacles. Here, I share my conception success story.
natural family planning • conception • contraception • fertility awareness method • rhythm method
The first in a series of articles that highlights how women have used natural family planning techniques to prevent pregnancy, achieve pregnancy, improve their lives, or overcome obstacles. Here, I share my conception success story.
natural family planning • conception • contraception • fertility awareness method • rhythm method
Secondary Fertility Signs
Mittelschmerz and other strange happenings around the time of ovulation.
natural family planning • contraception • conception • fertility • birth control
Mittelschmerz and other strange happenings around the time of ovulation.
natural family planning • contraception • conception • fertility • birth control
Taking Charge: Protecting Reproductive Freedom
Lists and describes different forms of birth control currently available.
birth control • contraceptions • contraceptive use • condoms • diaphragm
Lists and describes different forms of birth control currently available.
birth control • contraceptions • contraceptive use • condoms • diaphragm
Consequences of North Dakota Abortion Ban
The North Dakota abortion ban has negative consequences for reproductive health services, contraception, in vitro fertilization, and stem cell research.
consequences of north dakota abortion ban • north dakota abortion ban • in vitro fertilization • stem cell research • north dakota house of representatives
The North Dakota abortion ban has negative consequences for reproductive health services, contraception, in vitro fertilization, and stem cell research.
consequences of north dakota abortion ban • north dakota abortion ban • in vitro fertilization • stem cell research • north dakota house of representatives
"Cut the strings short": IUDs and abortion in South Africa
During the 1960's, South African doctors used black females as guinea pigs in their experiments with intra-uterine devices (IUDs). These played a role not only in the history of birth control, but in the history of eugenics and population control during the apartheid era.
iud • abortion • contraception • eugenics • population control
During the 1960's, South African doctors used black females as guinea pigs in their experiments with intra-uterine devices (IUDs). These played a role not only in the history of birth control, but in the history of eugenics and population control during the apartheid era.
iud • abortion • contraception • eugenics • population control
The Other Birth Control Methods
There are many kinds of birth control available, so choosing the right one can sometimes be difficult. Ask your doctor which one is recommended for you.
types of birth control • birth control • implanon • iuc • iud
There are many kinds of birth control available, so choosing the right one can sometimes be difficult. Ask your doctor which one is recommended for you.
types of birth control • birth control • implanon • iuc • iud
Menstrual Suppression
Is skipping periods safe, or are drug companies trying to capitalize on women's feelings about their monthly menstrual cycle without regard to their health?
menstrual suppression • is skipping periods safe • birth control pills and menstrual suppression • skipping period pills • oral contraception and skipping periods
Is skipping periods safe, or are drug companies trying to capitalize on women's feelings about their monthly menstrual cycle without regard to their health?
menstrual suppression • is skipping periods safe • birth control pills and menstrual suppression • skipping period pills • oral contraception and skipping periods
Postpartum Checkups
After giving birth, your doctor will likely want to see you on a weekly basis for the first six weeks postpartum to assess your recovery and your baby's development.
postpartum checkup • postpartum depression • postpartum contraception • postpartum ovulation • six weeks postpartum
After giving birth, your doctor will likely want to see you on a weekly basis for the first six weeks postpartum to assess your recovery and your baby's development.
postpartum checkup • postpartum depression • postpartum contraception • postpartum ovulation • six weeks postpartum
A Ring That Prevents Pregnancy!
A recently approved effective form of birth control you don't have to take daily. Wear this new ring for three weeks and be protected from pregnancy.
nuvaring • organon inc. • birth control • ring • contraception
A recently approved effective form of birth control you don't have to take daily. Wear this new ring for three weeks and be protected from pregnancy.
nuvaring • organon inc. • birth control • ring • contraception
Billings Ovulation Method
A summary of the Billings Ovulation Method, its rules for observing and charting cervical mucus, avoiding pregnancy, achieving pregnancy, and whether or not this method might be right for you!
billings ovulation method • billings method • ovulation method • bom • natural family planning
A summary of the Billings Ovulation Method, its rules for observing and charting cervical mucus, avoiding pregnancy, achieving pregnancy, and whether or not this method might be right for you!
billings ovulation method • billings method • ovulation method • bom • natural family planning
Breastfeeding and Natural Family Planning
Is breastfeeding an effective method of birth control? Are breastfeeding and natural family planning compatible?
breastfeeding • lactation • lam • lactational amenorrhea method • natural family planning
Is breastfeeding an effective method of birth control? Are breastfeeding and natural family planning compatible?
breastfeeding • lactation • lam • lactational amenorrhea method • natural family planning
Charting Your Fertility Signs: Basal Body Temperature
Simple, clear instructions for charting your basal body temperature, the first primary fertility sign. Includes a sample chart, plus links to charts you can download.
natural family planning • natural birth control • fertility awareness method • basal body temperature • waking temperature
Simple, clear instructions for charting your basal body temperature, the first primary fertility sign. Includes a sample chart, plus links to charts you can download.
natural family planning • natural birth control • fertility awareness method • basal body temperature • waking temperature
Charting Your Fertility Signs: Cervical Fluid
Simple, clear instructions for charting your cervical fluid, one of the easiest fertility signs to monitor.
natural family planning • fertility awareness method • rhythm method • contraception • conception
Simple, clear instructions for charting your cervical fluid, one of the easiest fertility signs to monitor.
natural family planning • fertility awareness method • rhythm method • contraception • conception
Charting Your Fertility Signs: Cervical Position
Simple, clear instructions for charting your cervical position. Don't worry -- this is an optional sign!
cervix • cervical postion • natural family planning • natural birth control • birth control
Simple, clear instructions for charting your cervical position. Don't worry -- this is an optional sign!
cervix • cervical postion • natural family planning • natural birth control • birth control
Depo-Provera II: Some Women Love It
Part two in a series of articles about Depo-Provera. Women that love Depo-Provera, and a look at the good points.
depo • depo provera • provera • shot • injection
Part two in a series of articles about Depo-Provera. Women that love Depo-Provera, and a look at the good points.
depo • depo provera • provera • shot • injection
Emergency Birth Control
General information on what emergency birth control is and is not.
emergency birth control • birth control • preventing pregnancy • iud • birth control methods
General information on what emergency birth control is and is not.
emergency birth control • birth control • preventing pregnancy • iud • birth control methods
Getting the Men Involved
Some ideas for including your man in natural family planning, beyond asking the age-old question, "Is it safe now?"
natural family planning • family planning • fertility awareness method • fam • fertility
Some ideas for including your man in natural family planning, beyond asking the age-old question, "Is it safe now?"
natural family planning • family planning • fertility awareness method • fam • fertility
NFP & FAM – Are They REAL Methods Part I
Is Natural Family Planning and the Fertility Awareness Method a possible birth control option for you? Are they really effective, and will they work for an extended period of time?
birth • control • contraception • natural • family
Is Natural Family Planning and the Fertility Awareness Method a possible birth control option for you? Are they really effective, and will they work for an extended period of time?
birth • control • contraception • natural • family
NFP & FAM – Are They REAL Methods Part II
Part Two - Is Natural Family Planning and the Fertility Awareness Method a possible birth control option for you? Are they really effective, and will they work for an extended period of time?
birth • control • contraception • natural • family
Part Two - Is Natural Family Planning and the Fertility Awareness Method a possible birth control option for you? Are they really effective, and will they work for an extended period of time?
birth • control • contraception • natural • family
NFP Success Story #4: Catholic Commitment
The story of one Catholic couple's commitment to NFP and the spiritual, physical, and marital benefits they've experienced in their practice. The fourth in our series of success stories.
natural family planning • nfp • fam • fertility awareness method • humanae vitae
The story of one Catholic couple's commitment to NFP and the spiritual, physical, and marital benefits they've experienced in their practice. The fourth in our series of success stories.
natural family planning • nfp • fam • fertility awareness method • humanae vitae
Ortho Evra; The Birth Control Patch
A quick look at the recently approved birth control patch, Ortho Evra.
ortho mcneil • ortho evra • contraceptive patch • birth control patch • new
A quick look at the recently approved birth control patch, Ortho Evra.
ortho mcneil • ortho evra • contraceptive patch • birth control patch • new
Birth Control (Part 2)
Part of an ungoing series of articles about women and sex. This article looks into the wide variety of birth control devices available for women.
reality • female condom • depo-provera • norplant • aids
Part of an ungoing series of articles about women and sex. This article looks into the wide variety of birth control devices available for women.
reality • female condom • depo-provera • norplant • aids
Margaret Sanger
An advocate of safe and effective contraception for women, Margaret Sanger dedicated her life to efforts to help women take responsibility for their lives.
margaret sanger • founder of the birth control movement • national birth control league • white plains hospital • advice centers
An advocate of safe and effective contraception for women, Margaret Sanger dedicated her life to efforts to help women take responsibility for their lives.
margaret sanger • founder of the birth control movement • national birth control league • white plains hospital • advice centers
Myths about Fertility and Adoption
Many couples hoping to adopt after unsuccessfully trying to conceive have heard the phrase, "Once you adopt, you'll relax and become pregnant."
what not to say to someone with infertility • relaxation and infertility • myths about infertility • adoption leads to fertility • adopt to get pregnant
Many couples hoping to adopt after unsuccessfully trying to conceive have heard the phrase, "Once you adopt, you'll relax and become pregnant."
what not to say to someone with infertility • relaxation and infertility • myths about infertility • adoption leads to fertility • adopt to get pregnant
Oral Contraceptives and Gynecologic Cancers
Oral contraceptives, are well known for effective birth control. As it turns out oral contraceptive may have another role to play in women's health.
oral contraceptive and ovarian cancer • birth control pill and gynecologic cancers • reduction risk in ovarian cancer • epidemiological studies and oral contraception • women health and reproductive system
Oral contraceptives, are well known for effective birth control. As it turns out oral contraceptive may have another role to play in women's health.
oral contraceptive and ovarian cancer • birth control pill and gynecologic cancers • reduction risk in ovarian cancer • epidemiological studies and oral contraception • women health and reproductive system
Norplant Recall - EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY
The Norplant method of birth control has been used widely by women around the world. Now Norplants, shipped since October, 199, have been recalled due to suspected ineffectiveness.
norplant • birth control • implant device • fda • recall
The Norplant method of birth control has been used widely by women around the world. Now Norplants, shipped since October, 199, have been recalled due to suspected ineffectiveness.
norplant • birth control • implant device • fda • recall
Porphyria and the Pill
Should you take oral contraceptives if you have porphyria?
pill • oral contraceptives • combined pill • morning after pill • estrogen
Should you take oral contraceptives if you have porphyria?
pill • oral contraceptives • combined pill • morning after pill • estrogen
The Battle Continues After All These Years
This article briefly examines the reproductive and abortion rights of American women as well as the possible implications a conservative presidential administration could have on those rights.
sexuality • reproductive rights • women's rights • abortion • abortion rights
This article briefly examines the reproductive and abortion rights of American women as well as the possible implications a conservative presidential administration could have on those rights.
sexuality • reproductive rights • women's rights • abortion • abortion rights
Contraceptives And Fertility
The shocking World Health Organization research into hormonal contraceptives and their effects on human health.
oral contraceptives and cancer • cervical cancer • breast cancer • liver failure • secondary infertility
The shocking World Health Organization research into hormonal contraceptives and their effects on human health.
oral contraceptives and cancer • cervical cancer • breast cancer • liver failure • secondary infertility
Margaret Sanger and Birth Control
Margaret Sanger was appalled at the conditions facing married women in the late 1800s and early 1900s who were bearing too many children, ruining their health and dying.
margaret sanger • sex. birth control • venereal diseases • abortion • family planning
Margaret Sanger was appalled at the conditions facing married women in the late 1800s and early 1900s who were bearing too many children, ruining their health and dying.
margaret sanger • sex. birth control • venereal diseases • abortion • family planning
H.R. 2120: Equity in Contraceptive Coverage
Why do insurance companies cover Viagra, but not the Pill? An important bill before the Congress aims to change that situation. Read all about it right here...
congress • congress watch • contraceptives • pill • house of representatives
Why do insurance companies cover Viagra, but not the Pill? An important bill before the Congress aims to change that situation. Read all about it right here...
congress • congress watch • contraceptives • pill • house of representatives
The Rape of Muslim Women
This article discusses the latest weapon of Serb forces used against the women of Kosova; RAPE.
muslim • muslims • kosovar • yugoslavia • serbs
This article discusses the latest weapon of Serb forces used against the women of Kosova; RAPE.
muslim • muslims • kosovar • yugoslavia • serbs
Women In Health History - In Public Service
Women in health history through public service.
alice hamilton • margaret sanger • mother alphonsa lathrop • rose hawthorne • antonia novello
Women in health history through public service.
alice hamilton • margaret sanger • mother alphonsa lathrop • rose hawthorne • antonia novello
Child Birth and Abortion in Gilded Age Cities
While white middle class women represented a steady decline in birth rates, the new immigrants in urban centers exhibited dramatically higher birth rates.
abortion and child birth in the gilded age • urbanization and abortion • the social purity crusade in america • late 19th century sexuality • birth rates for immigrants versus white native bor
While white middle class women represented a steady decline in birth rates, the new immigrants in urban centers exhibited dramatically higher birth rates.
abortion and child birth in the gilded age • urbanization and abortion • the social purity crusade in america • late 19th century sexuality • birth rates for immigrants versus white native bor
Review: 'The Humble Little Condom'
Author Aine Collier traces the history of the condom, from its origin as handmade linen contraceptives to its current role as society's low-tech tool for STD prevention.
humble little condom • prophylactic history • book review of humble little condom • history of the condom • author aine collier
Author Aine Collier traces the history of the condom, from its origin as handmade linen contraceptives to its current role as society's low-tech tool for STD prevention.
humble little condom • prophylactic history • book review of humble little condom • history of the condom • author aine collier
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