Most contraceptive pills are based on a cycle of taking the pill for 21 days, and then stopping the pill for 7 days. Now researchers have found that women's mood worsens during the 7 pill-free days. This work will be presented ...
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When it comes to postpartum contraception methods, many people consider condoms or birth control pills, but there's another option that's more effective than either of those: the lactational amenorrhea method (LAM), which ...
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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a pervasive endocrine disorder that affects millions of women globally, impacting their hormonal balance, fertility and overall well-being. It is notoriously difficult to treat, with widely ...
Sep 11, 2023
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Women who use non-steroidal anti-inflammatory painkillers alongside hormonal contraception appear to be at a small increased risk of blood clots known as venous thromboembolism (VTE), finds a large Danish study published ...
Sep 6, 2023
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Menstruation is often seen as a negative experience, with symptoms that can be disruptive to daily life. Participation in sport and physical activity is particularly affected, with 78% of teenage girls reporting they avoid ...
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Things don't always go to plan when it comes to sex. Sometimes condoms break (or are even forgotten altogether) and daily contraceptive pills can be missed. Whatever the reason, if you need to prevent an unplanned pregnancy ...
Sep 1, 2023
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A national review of primary care workforce regulations is investigating ways to increase Australians' access to quality health care.
Aug 30, 2023
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Have you noticed that your levels of attention may slightly change during your menstrual cycle?
Aug 17, 2023
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Taking piroxicam, an anti-inflammatory medication commonly used for arthritis pain, at the same time as the levonorgestrel emergency contraceptive pill after unprotected sex prevents significantly more pregnancies compared ...
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If you have access to it, it's easy to take today's contraception for granted. But key discoveries over the last century or so changed the lives of women.
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Contraception is the prevention of the fusion of gametes during or after sexual activity. The term contraception is a contraction of contra, which means against, and the word conception, meaning fertilization. Contraception can occur both naturally and via artificial means in humans and in animals.
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