Kyleena – IUD Kyleena is an intrauterine device (IUD) that is designed for birth control. It contains the hormone levonorgestrel. The hormone is continuously released into the uterus in small amounts. If after a doctor inserts the IUD into the … Continued
Phexxi Birth Control Phexxi is a vaginal cream that is injected into the vagina before having sexual intercourse. It lasts for 1 hour. Its active ingredients are: lactic acid, citric acid, and potassium bitartrate. How it Works: Phexxi decreases the … Continued
The following is a list of the brand names of birth control pills on the market…. Alesse Aranelle Apri Aranelle Aviane Azurette Beyaz Caziant Desogen Enpresse Estrostep Fe Gianvi Kariva Lessina Levien Levlite Lovora Loestrin Lybrel Mircette Natazia Nordette Low-Ogestrel … Continued
When a woman feels sad, or empty, or just doesn’t want to go to work, she may be depressed. If this lasts for two weeks or more, it may be a mild form of depression. Give yourself this depression test: … Continued
In December, 2017, a new study was released based upon research with nearly 1.8 million women in Denmark. It was completed over a 10-year period and studied women who were either using the birth control pill, an implant, or IUD’s … Continued
Even those on the pill can benefit from knowing how Natural Family Planning works as a birth control method. Given the 8% chance of getting pregnant while on the pill, Natural Family Planning is worth looking into since research indicates it can … Continued
If you have decided that you’d like to become pregnant after being on birth control, a common question is, “How soon after stopping the pill will I be able to conceive?” In most cases, doctors indicate a woman can become pregnant … Continued
Is it Safe to Remove Your Own IUD (Intrauterine Device)? It may seem simple to remove your own IUD when it has reached its expiration date. You may have even seen YouTube videos on it. But for your own safety, only a doctor … Continued
You may wonder about the causes of breast cancer and in particular if the breast cancer gene (BRCA1 or BRCA2) is a factor for you and your family. Angelina Jolie certainly brought this into the limelight when in 2013, she underwent an elective, … Continued
