News tagged with contraceptive implant
The IUD is the most popular long-acting contraceptive amongst Europeans
A European study has defined the profile for the usage of long-acting contraceptive methods. The work, presented with the National Congress of Gynaecology award, shows, amongst other things, that 10% of women ...
Oct 28, 2009 |
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Researchers: Sexually active teens need confidential health care
After reviewing existing research regarding the common practices of health care providers who see adolescent patients across the country, Rebecca Allen, MD, MPH, a clinician and researcher at Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode ...
Mar 24, 2011 |
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Groundbreaking project a new revolution in contraception
On the surface, family planning and tennis have little in common. But if results are what matter, Jeffrey Peipert, MD, PhD, is a winner.
Nov 01, 2010 |
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Contraception could be free under health care law
Fifty years after the pill, another birth control revolution may be on the horizon: free contraception for women in the U.S., thanks to the new health care law.
Oct 31, 2010 |
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J&J sales of OTC products plunges 40 pct in 3Q
(AP) -- U.S. sales of Johnson & Johnson's nonprescription medicines plunged 40 percent in the third quarter as an embarrassing string of product recalls hurt sales and consumer trust. That, combined with the ...
Oct 19, 2010 |
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Hormonal Contraceptives Have Mixed Success Among Overweight Women
As obesity continues to be a worldwide health risk, one of its “side effects” could include less effective birth control for overweight and obese women who use hormonal contraceptives.
Jul 09, 2010 |
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New non-surgical treatment for uterine fibroids can improve quality of life
A new, effective, non-surgical treatment for uterine fibroids can help women with this condition maintain their fertility, an American scientist told the 26th annual meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and ...
Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Jun 30, 2010 |
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Implant-based cancer vaccine is first to eliminate tumors in mice
(PhysOrg.com) -- A cancer vaccine carried into the body on a carefully engineered, fingernail-sized implant is the first to successfully eliminate tumors in mammals, scientists report this week in the journal ...
Nov 25, 2009 |
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New methods of contraception mean women must weigh choices
Puzzled by the onslaught of advertising that touts pregnancy prevention along with bonuses like clearer skin and a period-free lifestyle, Jennifer Meyer balked at a birth control pill that would reduce her monthly cycles ...
Aug 11, 2009 |
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RU-486 abortion drug to be allowed in Italy
(AP) -- Italy has approved the use of the abortion drug RU-486, drawing fierce protests by the Vatican.
Medicine & Health / Medications
Jul 31, 2009 |
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Baby at the buzzer: Older couples race against their biological clocks to start families
Kim Harper started a career before starting a family. After graduating from Michigan State University in 1990, she traveled, earned a law degree and began working as an attorney. When Harper married in 2006, she and her husband, ...
Apr 10, 2009 |
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