For women seeking a permanent method of contraception, bilateral salpingectomy is gaining recognition as a superior option compared to traditional tubal ligation. This procedure, which involves the complete removal of both fallopian tubes, offers several advantages, including increased efficacy, reduced risk of ovarian cancer, and potential improvements in reproductive health. As awareness grows, more women […]
Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are one of the most effective and convenient forms of birth control available today. These small, T-shaped devices are inserted into the uterus by a healthcare provider and can provide long-term pregnancy prevention with minimal maintenance. IUDs are available in both hormonal and non-hormonal forms, making them a flexible choice for individuals […]
In a recent study published in JAMA Network Open, researchers have shed light on a concerning connection between repeated withdrawal from contraceptive steroids during the monthly pill pause and adverse mental health symptoms. The findings highlight a crucial aspect of women’s reproductive health that goes beyond the physiological effects of contraceptives, emphasizing the importance of […]
The landscape of contraceptive options has expanded significantly in recent years, offering individuals more choices to suit their preferences and lifestyles. Among the array of birth control methods, the hormonal implant Nexplanon has gained notable popularity, particularly among teenagers. According to recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the usage of hormonal […]
Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers among women worldwide, and several risk factors have been identified that increase the likelihood of developing breast cancer. One of the potential risk factors that has been explored in research is the use of hormonal contraceptives, such as birth control pills, patches, and injections. In this […]
The Board of Trustees of The North American Menopause Society (NAMS) has reflected on the US Supreme Court’s ruling overturning Roe vs Wade and the sweeping range of emotions it has generated. The primary focus of NAMS is on late-reproductive and postreproductive female health, and we are and will always be health advocates for women. […]
UN human rights experts* today denounced a shocking and dangerous decision by the Supreme Court of the United States to strike down a nearly fifty-year-old legal precedent that has protected women’s right to choose to have an abortion, describing it as a serious regression of an existing right that will jeopardize women’s health and lives. […]
The following statement is attributable to: Jack Resneck, Jr. M.D. President, American Medical Association “The American Medical Association is deeply disturbed by the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn nearly a half-century of precedent protecting patients’ right to critical reproductive health care—representing an egregious allowance of government intrusion into the medical examination room, a direct […]
Washington, DC – The following is a statement from Iffath Abbasi Hoskins, MD, FACOG, president of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), regarding today’s decision from the United States Supreme Court in the case of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. Read ACOG’s amicus brief in the case. “Today’s decision is a direct blow to bodily […]
The Matrix may have had you mulling over whether to take the red pill or the blue pill, but why not add another one to the mix, the birth control pill? The birth control pill was first introduced in the 1960s. Back then, it was revolutionary that a small pill could have control over one’s […]