Female Sexual Response
(Updated March 2022) Sexual expression is a normal and healthy part of human behavior. However, many health care providers are not effective at speaking with … Read more
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Audrey Kelly, PharmD
Women’s Sexual Health in Midlife and Beyond 2022
Anatomic and Physiologic Changes During Female Sexual ResponseThe female sexual anatomy consists of the outer genitalia or vulva—the labia, interlabial space, clitoris, and vestibular bulb—and … Read more
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Birth Control: Dispelling Common Myths About Intrauterine Contraception
(Updated April 2022; Also available in Spanish) There are many types of birth control. Learning about all the options can help you choose the one … Read more
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Interactive Tools – Method Match-How the Matching Algorithm Works
An Interactive Tool for Choosing a Birth Control Method It is important to find the birth control method that best fits your individual needs. This … Read more
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Contraception Editorial September 2023 – The Potential of Long-acting Reversible Contraception to Decrease Unintended Pregnancy
By: J. Joseph Speidel, Cynthia C. Harper, and Wayne C. Shields The problem The 80 million unintended pregnancies that occur worldwide each year (38% of … Read more
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Environmental Impacts on Reproductive Health – Pesticides
(Published January 2022) This chapter focuses on pesticides, chemicals to which many individuals are exposed in their homes, workplaces, schools, and communities. Synthetic pesticides are … Read more
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The Single-Rod Contraceptive Implant
(Published July 2022) History of Subdermal Contraceptive Implants Subdermal contraceptive implant research and development began at the Population Council laboratories in New York in 1966.1,2 … Read more
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Long-acting Reversible Contraception- Its Role to Minimize Unintended Pregnancy
Contraception Editorial September 2022 By: J. Joseph Speidel, Cynthia C. Harper, and Wayne C. Shields Unintended pregnancies have turned out to be a major concern … Read more
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Understanding Lactational Amenorrhea Method- Breastfeeding for Birth Control?
With the rise of online health forums, many women have come to know about the Lactational Amenorrhea method of birth control. Only breastfeeding can be … Read more
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All You Need to Know About Premenstrual Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
What Is PMS? Why Does It Happen? When women ovulate and are very close to their menstruation, they may encounter some form of mental and … Read more
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