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Hormonal Contraception
Midlife Muddle - Own the Power of Naming
This article originally appeared as post on the Society for Menstrual Cycle Research
Blood Clots and the Birth Control Patch
I am almost 35 and a bit overweight so I'm concerned about blood clots with The Pill. Read more...
Emergency Contraception is now available over-the-counter!
Why am I no longer interested?
Spotting Before Periods
Choices for Effective Contraception in 2006
One of the remarkable advances for women in the last 50 years has been the development, scientific testing and availability of effective hormonal Read more...
Very Heavy Menstrual Flow
When periods are very heavy or you are experiencing “flooding” or passing big clots you have what doctors call menorrhagia. The purpose of this article is to define normal and very heavy menstrual bleeding, to explain what causes heavy flow, and to show what you yourself can do in dealing with heavy flow. Read more...
Perimenopause and night sweats
I am 49 years old, very healthy, and starting to feel better as I’m skipping periods in perimenopause. Read more...
Depo Provera and Osteoporosis
I’ve been using Depo Provera and am feeling fine. I started Depo in high school after a surprise pregnancy—I couldn’t remember to take my Pill. Should I be worried about osteoporosis? Read more...
Is the Pill a Smart Choice for a Conscientious Young Woman?
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