contraception Archives - Top Personal Health

10 common myths about contraception debunked

September 26, 2021 contraception, health, Women's H

Written by Morgan Cormack There’s much to remember about contraception and many half-truths and plain lies floating around. Here, the

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Contraception counseling, pregnancy planning are necessary to optimize health of women with heart disease

April 6, 2021 cardiology, cardiovascular disease, contraception, Contraceptive, heart, Heart Disease, Mortality, Obstetrics, pregnancy, research

Pregnancy can increase the risk of morbidity and mortality in women with cardiovascular disease; however, many cardiologists are not having

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ACOG Advises on Care for Transgender Patients

March 2, 2021 asexual, birth control, Bisexual, cancer, carcinoma, contraception, contraceptive management, endocrine therapy, fertility, gay, health care inequity, hormone therapy, hysterectomy, intersex, Iowa, Lesbian, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGBTQI, LGBTQIA, malignant neoplasia, management (contraception, menopausal syndrome, Menopause, pregnancy, primary care, queer, social determinants of health, Social Issues, surgery, transgender

Transgender patients have unique needs regarding obstetric and gynecologic care as well as preventive care, and ob.gyns. can help by

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Educating women, providing them with contraception could save billions in healthcare costs

July 29, 2020 condom, condoms, contraception, Female condoms, Healthcare, healthcare cost, Pregnant woman, Unwanted pregnancy

Low- and middle-income countries could save billions of dollars a year in health care costs by investing in making contraception

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Is 'contraception jewelry' about to have a moment?

April 27, 2019 A, about, contraception, Have, is, jewelry', moment?, to

It’s an idea that builds on existing skin patch technology to give people more contraceptive choice, but experts have concerns

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Beauty & Balance

I had sex for the first time 6 days ago but some of the sperm fell out of the condom. My girlfriend took EC 36 hours later. Could she be pregnant?

September 5, 2018 condoms, contraception, emergency contraception

The “morning after” pill, which is also known as Emergency Contraception, Plan B, or Next Choice, is most effective when

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Beauty & Balance

Birth Control: Female Barrier Methods

September 4, 2018 barrier methods, contraception, girl's health

What does the term “barrier method” mean? A “barrier” is something that blocks or separates; for example, a wall or

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Beauty & Balance

Is it safe for me to have sex with my girlfriend after her period? I’m likely to use a condom because I always do. Are there any chances of her getting pregnant? I’m kinda nervous.

September 4, 2018 condoms, contraception, healthy sex

It’s great that you use condoms when you have sex! Condoms lower your risk of getting and/or spreading most sexually

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Beauty & Balance

I had sex yesterday but I didn’t use protection and my girlfriend and I aren’t sure if a little sperm got in. What should she do?

September 4, 2018 contraception, emergency contraception

Emergency contraception (EC) is a safe treatment to help prevent pregnancy in adolescent girls and adult women who have had

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