Articles related to "Contraceptives"
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 Pill and Ovarian Cancer
Good news for the more than 100 million women taking oral contraceptives-it may cut their risk of ovarian cancer in half.
ovarian cancer • oral contraceptives • the pill • ovary disease • cancer
Good news for the more than 100 million women taking oral contraceptives-it may cut their risk of ovarian cancer in half.
ovarian cancer • oral contraceptives • the pill • ovary disease • cancer
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
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
Insurance Coverage For Birth Control
Should insurance cover birth control prescriptions? A few facts and an opinion.
contraceptive coverage • birth control insurance • epicc • equity in prescription insurance and contraceptive • bartell drug
Should insurance cover birth control prescriptions? A few facts and an opinion.
contraceptive coverage • birth control insurance • epicc • equity in prescription insurance and contraceptive • bartell drug
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
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
Roe vs. Wade-A Woman's Right
A discussion of women's rights
roe • wade • women's • health • abortions
A discussion of women's rights
roe • wade • women's • health • abortions
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
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
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
After 8 Years – An Old Option Returns
Ever wonder what happened to the Today Sponge? Will it ever be back on the shelves in the US? Stop wondering and find out what the future holds for the Today Sponge.
allendale pharmaceuticals • today sponge • sponge • contraceptive • spermicide
Ever wonder what happened to the Today Sponge? Will it ever be back on the shelves in the US? Stop wondering and find out what the future holds for the Today Sponge.
allendale pharmaceuticals • today sponge • sponge • contraceptive • spermicide
Birth Control Through History
A quick look at the history of birth control and what has been used to prevent not only pregnancy but also diseases over the years.
history of contraceptives • birth control history • early condoms • ancient birth control • birth contol in ancient egypt
A quick look at the history of birth control and what has been used to prevent not only pregnancy but also diseases over the years.
history of contraceptives • birth control history • early condoms • ancient birth control • birth contol in ancient egypt
The 'Perfect' Contraception
Have you ever thought about what your perfect contraception would be? Now is your chance to explore this and create in your mind your perfect birth control method.
birth control • contraception • contraceptive • pill • condom
Have you ever thought about what your perfect contraception would be? Now is your chance to explore this and create in your mind your perfect birth control method.
birth control • contraception • contraceptive • pill • condom
Condoms to Be Locked Up
Stores will seemingly take a step back in time when they lock condoms safely out of site from young eyes. What made this trend appealing to retailers?
sex • sexual maturation • contraceptives • preventing sexual activity in children • media and sex
Stores will seemingly take a step back in time when they lock condoms safely out of site from young eyes. What made this trend appealing to retailers?
sex • sexual maturation • contraceptives • preventing sexual activity in children • media and sex
Hidden Risks of Birth Control Pill
New study: Women taking birth control pills significantly increase their risk of heart disease.
birth control and heart disease • contraceptives • the pill • risk of heart disease • pill linked to heart disease
New study: Women taking birth control pills significantly increase their risk of heart disease.
birth control and heart disease • contraceptives • the pill • risk of heart disease • pill linked to heart disease
The IUD
The IUD is a cost effective and efficient method of birth control. Learn about how it's inserted and what the risks and benefits are.
iud women • effective birth control • intrauterine device insertion • birth control options • women's contraceptive choices
The IUD is a cost effective and efficient method of birth control. Learn about how it's inserted and what the risks and benefits are.
iud women • effective birth control • intrauterine device insertion • birth control options • women's contraceptive choices
The Truth About Progesterone For HRT
"Progesterone" has been erroneously used to describe all synthetic progestins used in hormone replacement therapy. Why does this matter? Your body knows the answer.
hormone therapy • progesterone • hormone replacement • bioidentical progesterone • progestin
"Progesterone" has been erroneously used to describe all synthetic progestins used in hormone replacement therapy. Why does this matter? Your body knows the answer.
hormone therapy • progesterone • hormone replacement • bioidentical progesterone • progestin
Teen Births Now Rising
The upward trend for teen births is expected to continue to rise according to the CDC, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
teen birth rate rising • abstinence-only programs not working • contraceptive programs not working • sexually transmitted diseases rising • contraceptives failing in teens
The upward trend for teen births is expected to continue to rise according to the CDC, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
teen birth rate rising • abstinence-only programs not working • contraceptive programs not working • sexually transmitted diseases rising • contraceptives failing in teens
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
Migraine and Stroke - Is There a Connection?
Is there such a thing as a migrainous stroke? This is a controversial theory, but sudden severe headache is most definitely one of the symptoms of a stroke.
migraine • stroke • headache • migrainous stroke • ischemic stroke
Is there such a thing as a migrainous stroke? This is a controversial theory, but sudden severe headache is most definitely one of the symptoms of a stroke.
migraine • stroke • headache • migrainous stroke • ischemic stroke
Birth Control and Epilepsy
Effectivness of Birth Control and Anti-epileptic Drugs
women • epileptic seizures • antiepileptic medications • birth control pills • effectiveness
Effectivness of Birth Control and Anti-epileptic Drugs
women • epileptic seizures • antiepileptic medications • birth control pills • effectiveness
Women and their Blood
affect of results of one genetic test, Factor V Leiden Mutation, on a woman's health
factor v leiden mutation • thrombophilic • hypercoagulable • genetic test • dna
affect of results of one genetic test, Factor V Leiden Mutation, on a woman's health
factor v leiden mutation • thrombophilic • hypercoagulable • genetic test • dna
Scent and Attraction
How does scent play a role in selecting a partner? What subliminal olfactory influences are at work to give preference to one person over another?
scent and attraction • smell and attraction • attractive smells • effect smell on attraction • smell in choice of partner
How does scent play a role in selecting a partner? What subliminal olfactory influences are at work to give preference to one person over another?
scent and attraction • smell and attraction • attractive smells • effect smell on attraction • smell in choice of partner
A Look Back, A Glance Forward
A review of the past twenty-two articles written over the last year and a half.
contraception • myths • wives tales • patch • ortho evra
A review of the past twenty-two articles written over the last year and a half.
contraception • myths • wives tales • patch • ortho evra
Itch, Scratch and Burn: How Women Cope
Any woman who has ever suffered from Candida, commonly known as vaginal yeast infection, can easily relate to the title of this article. Learn what causes yeast infections and how to prevent those nasty symptoms.
candida • yeast infection • canadian health • mary alward • mary m alward
Any woman who has ever suffered from Candida, commonly known as vaginal yeast infection, can easily relate to the title of this article. Learn what causes yeast infections and how to prevent those nasty symptoms.
candida • yeast infection • canadian health • mary alward • mary m alward
Jesus: Activist for Social Justice
Many who have committed their lives to working for change and justice in the world simply dismiss Jesus' teachings about nonviolence as impractical idealism. And with good reason. "Turn the other cheek" suggests the passive, Christian doormat quality that has made so many Christians cowardly and complicit in the face of injustice.
jesus • activism • gandhi • martin luther king • courage
Many who have committed their lives to working for change and justice in the world simply dismiss Jesus' teachings about nonviolence as impractical idealism. And with good reason. "Turn the other cheek" suggests the passive, Christian doormat quality that has made so many Christians cowardly and complicit in the face of injustice.
jesus • activism • gandhi • martin luther king • courage
Muscle Quiz – I
Take a quiz. See answers in next article or I will email them on request.
quiz • multiple choice questions • answers • amoeboid movement • muscular movement
Take a quiz. See answers in next article or I will email them on request.
quiz • multiple choice questions • answers • amoeboid movement • muscular movement
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
Web Site Reviews: Where You Should and Should Not Go For Info About the Pill.
A review of four oral contraceptive sites, what information you can find, and how easily you can find it.
pill • oral contraceptive • diane-35 • mircette • alesse
A review of four oral contraceptive sites, what information you can find, and how easily you can find it.
pill • oral contraceptive • diane-35 • mircette • alesse
How Thrombosis Occurs
We wouldn't live long without an effective blood clotting mechanism but when things go wrong the consequences of thrombosis can be fatal.
how thrombosis occurs • blood clotting • the clotting triad • rudolf virchow • platelets and thrombosis
We wouldn't live long without an effective blood clotting mechanism but when things go wrong the consequences of thrombosis can be fatal.
how thrombosis occurs • blood clotting • the clotting triad • rudolf virchow • platelets and thrombosis
Lifting the Curse: Article and Comment
A new use of the old--original--contraceptive pill, one that blocks monthly menses, is now available. The question is: How will you know if you're not pregnant?
pregnancy • endocrinology • psychology • menses
A new use of the old--original--contraceptive pill, one that blocks monthly menses, is now available. The question is: How will you know if you're not pregnant?
pregnancy • endocrinology • psychology • menses
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
Pyridoxine (vitamin B6)
A brief description of Vitamin B6 - its value and functions to, and the effects on the body of its deficiency
pyridoxine • vitamin b6 • effects of deficiency
A brief description of Vitamin B6 - its value and functions to, and the effects on the body of its deficiency
pyridoxine • vitamin b6 • effects of deficiency
Can no longer remain silent
It is time for people in the Pro-choice movement to speak out before women lose the reproductive rights
pro-choice • abortion • activist • sexual education • birth control
It is time for people in the Pro-choice movement to speak out before women lose the reproductive rights
pro-choice • abortion • activist • sexual education • birth control
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
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
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
'DES' might be one….
Brief description of a potential chemical environmental factor and BRCA1 and BRCA2 genetic mutations for breast and ovary cancer.
chemical carcinogen • des • breast • ovary • cancer
Brief description of a potential chemical environmental factor and BRCA1 and BRCA2 genetic mutations for breast and ovary cancer.
chemical carcinogen • des • breast • ovary • cancer
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
What it is, how it's diagnosed, and implications for fertility.
polycystic ovarian syndrome • ovarian cysts • pcos • clomid • surgery
What it is, how it's diagnosed, and implications for fertility.
polycystic ovarian syndrome • ovarian cysts • pcos • clomid • surgery
Premature Menopause
What Premature Menopause is, and your options for having a family
premature menopause • premature ovarian failure • hrt • alternative treatments • ivf
What Premature Menopause is, and your options for having a family
premature menopause • premature ovarian failure • hrt • alternative treatments • ivf
Common Drugs Can Cause Lung Problems
French researchers have identified over 300 common medications that can cause respiratory problems. Find out if the medications you are taking are on this list, and what you can do.
copd • respiratory disease • lungs • breathing • medications
French researchers have identified over 300 common medications that can cause respiratory problems. Find out if the medications you are taking are on this list, and what you can do.
copd • respiratory disease • lungs • breathing • medications
Do You Know Where Homeschoolers Get Free Educational Videos?
Find videos for your curriculum on a variety of subjects and for FREE! Don't forget to check the list of homeschool freebies at the end of the article!
education • homeschool • videos • freebies
Find videos for your curriculum on a variety of subjects and for FREE! Don't forget to check the list of homeschool freebies at the end of the article!
education • homeschool • videos • freebies
Don't Cry for Me, or Gay in Argentina
What was it like to be gay in 1980s Argentina? An Irish essayist and novelist seems to understand the dilemma very well.
gay • argentina • closet • male • aids
What was it like to be gay in 1980s Argentina? An Irish essayist and novelist seems to understand the dilemma very well.
gay • argentina • closet • male • aids
FDA Caught in the Middle
The FDA is in the unenviable position of being caught between medical opinion and government policy. Learn more about the challenges faced by the agency as it wrestles with the reproductive rights issue.
public health • issues • medicine • obstetrics • gynecology
The FDA is in the unenviable position of being caught between medical opinion and government policy. Learn more about the challenges faced by the agency as it wrestles with the reproductive rights issue.
public health • issues • medicine • obstetrics • gynecology
Feminism and Natural Family Planning
Is it possible to be a feminist and practice NFP? What's the connection?
natural family planning • nfp • feminism and natural family planning • feminism • ecofeminism
Is it possible to be a feminist and practice NFP? What's the connection?
natural family planning • nfp • feminism and natural family planning • feminism • ecofeminism
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