Thanks to the national coverage of the recent birth of octuplets, infertility and its various treatments have become everyday conversation. It's important to understand that infertility or reproductive problems are often treatable. It's also important for couples to understand that male infertility is as common as female infertility,... Read more
It's easy to look at the unauthorized picture of Rihanna and hear the alleged physical abuse accusations being leveled at Chris Brown and see "abuse." But an abusive relationship can really cover much bigger territory than just physical behaviors. Relationship abuse can also include: emotional, psychological, financial, sexual elements... Read more
You may have had a momentary lapse of good judgment, and suddenly find yourself the next morning, concerned that, "you could be pregnant." Or maybe the condom tore or shifted, or maybe the diaphragm was old and had a tiny hole.....or you might have had an unwanted sexual encounter. Whatever the reason, emergency contraception is... Read more
The NuvaRing is a birth control option that is as effective as oral contraception, but you don't have to remember to take it every day in order to get a full month's protection. You insert the NuvaRing into your vagina (personal comfort guides placement), remove it after 3 weeks, and insert a new ring no later than 7 days after... Read more
When we talk about hormone methods of birth control we are primarily referring to a pill form of contraception that contains hormones. Oral contraception can be convenient and reliable when used properly. Approved more than 45 years ago, it continues to be one of the most popular forms of birth control. More than 18 million women... Read more
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