Medications
Over-the-counter birth control? Drugmaker seeks FDA approval
For the first time, a pharmaceutical company has asked for permission to sell a birth control pill over the counter in the U.S.
Jul 11, 2022
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Using birth control before starting a family
Dear Mayo Clinic: My husband and I are both in our early 20s and would like to wait about five years to begin our family. What type of birth control would you recommend? Does using birth control for a long time make it harder ...
Jul 26, 2017
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Oncology & Cancer
Small risk of breast cancer seen with hormone contraceptives
Modern birth control pills that are lower in estrogen have fewer side effects than past oral contraceptives. But a large Danish study suggests that, like older pills, they still modestly raise the risk of breast cancer, especially ...
Dec 7, 2017
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Ophthalmology
Sun's UV rays a threat to your eyes, too
(HealthDay)—It's not just your skin that needs protection from ultraviolet rays, health experts warn.
May 12, 2018
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Health
Teen pregnancies, abortions plunge with free birth control
Teens who received free contraception and were educated about the pros and cons of various birth control methods were dramatically less likely to get pregnant, give birth or get an abortion compared with other sexually active ...
Oct 1, 2014
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
How advocacy, awareness and algorithms could shorten the long wait for endometriosis diagnosis and treatment
Endometriosis affects an estimated 200 million people worldwide. Despite its prevalence, those living with the disease often wait an average of 7.5 years between start of symptoms and diagnosis. This delay is due to a variety ...
Apr 12, 2022
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Health
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS): What it is, symptoms and treatment
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a complex hormone disorder that can have a profound impact on a woman's life.
May 24, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Study examines sexual health attitudes of South African youth
An important new finding by University of Cincinnati researchers could help slow the transmission of HIV/AIDS and reduce pregnancies among adolescent girls in rural South Africa.
Dec 22, 2020
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Medications
Emergency contraception: Types, side effects and more
Confused about emergency contraception?
Feb 23, 2023
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
British Columbia first in Canada to provide free contraception
The Canadian province of British Columbia announced Tuesday that it will make prescription contraceptives free for all, a first in the country at a time when women's rights are under attack in the neighboring United States.
Mar 1, 2023
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