Guinea's female health workers know a lot about family planning. They work in clinics and hospitals. But many of them don't use modern birth control. This is a problem. It's not just about personal choice. It affects everyone's health. Why is this happening? One reason might be access. Even though they work in health facilities, they might not have easy access to bi...
Birth control methods have evolved far beyond just preventing pregnancy. Many people use them to manage or even skip their periods. This is done through continuous use of hormonal birth control, which means no breaks from the hormones. This approach can stop the usual bleeding, cramps, and other period-related symptoms. Social media is full of discussions about this,...
Birth control methods for women are a hot topic online. Most of the chatter is about the unpleasant side effects. It seems that women are eager to share their experiences with these products. This trend shows that there is a real need for open discussions about contraception. It is not just about the medical facts. It is about real-life experiences. The inter...
Massachusetts has just taken a big step to improve health outcomes for mothers and babies. The state has decided to make prenatal vitamins and birth control pills available for free to eligible residents. This means that about half a million people can now access these important medications without any cost. The state's Health and Human Services Secretary, K...
Women who take the Pill might wonder if it affects their muscle growth. This is a valid question, as hormones can influence many bodily functions, including muscle development. A study was done to see if the different phases of the Pill cycle impact how muscles respond to exercise. Twelve people took part in this study. They did resistance exercises on one leg during...
Let's dive into a topic that often stays hush-hush: birth control pills among married rural Indian women. You might expect a lack of knowledge, but hold onto your hats! It turns out, these women are more informed than many would guess. A closer look was taken at women living in the rural areas of Mahesana District, Gujarat, India. Surprisingly, on average, these wome...
When it comes to restrictive abortion laws, it's not uncommon for lawmakers to claim that the sole intention is to protect the unborn. However, a recent development in the US court system has raised concerns that these efforts could have far-reaching implications for other aspects of healthcare beyond just abortion. The case in question involves Oklahoma's attempt t...
Thousands of women who undergo what they believe to be a permanent birth control solution still get pregnant years later, according to a recent study. The finding means that tubal ligation, commonly known as getting tubes tied, might not be as effective as previously thought in preventing pregnancy. In fact, the study suggests that up to 5% of women who undergo the p...
In the early 2000s, I was a student at Ohio State University, involved with an evangelical Christian group. Our discussions on abortion were a minefield of opinions, from liberal to conservative. One group member invoked Eric Rudolph, the Olympic Park bomber and abortion clinic bomber, saying he "couldn't condone what he did, but could see why he would do it." This e...
When the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, women across the US faced a stark reality: their reproductive rights had been stripped away. Amidst the chaos, some researchers have found a surprising trend: more women are choosing to get sterilized. Specifically, a study published in JAMA found that rates of surgical tubal ligation increased noticeably across the coun...