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Month: September 2013
Contraception Mandate Reaches Justices
The bruising fight in Congress over President Obama’s Affordable Care Act — Obamacare — may spill over into the U.S. Supreme Court where a challenge to the act’s contraception mandate is finally on the horizon.
Hormone Replacement Therapy Linked to Blood Clots
Woman who take estrogen and progestin, a combination hormone replacement therapy (HRT), have double the risk of developing blood clots. The findings add more grief to a growing list of risks associated with HRT, including, heart attack, breast cancer and stroke.
At 102, He’s Still Focused on the Future of Fertility
Even at 102, medical pioneer Dr. Howard Jones doesn’t shirk controversial topics, and Thursday he plowed right into his opposition of so-called personhood bills.
10 Things You’ve Always Wanted To Ask A Fertility Specialist
If you’re ready for a baby, but not sure that your body is cooperating, it may be time to consult a fertility specialist.
On World Contraception Day, Here Are Five Facts You Should Remember About Birth Control
Every year, a group of medical experts and non-governmental organizations join forces to highlight the importance of birth control and ultimately raise awareness about the need for robust family planning programs.
Fertility Apps: Techie Tools to Consider Using on Your Journey
by William D. Petock Ph.D.
Infertility presents a set of challenges that most of us aren’t anticipating. So it stands to reason, any help you can get with navigating the treatment system can be useful. For those who love their …
Budget Sequester Squeezes Scientific Research
A year ago, Yuntao Wu was on a roll. The George Mason University researcher had just published a study hailed by the scientific press as “groundbreaking” that reveals why HIV targets only a specific kind of T-cell and, separately, found that a compound in soybeans seemed to have promise for inhibiting infection.
Researchers Argue Need for Post-Fertilization Contraception
Published in the Journal of Family Planning and Reproductive Health Care, the report describes a “post-fertilization” contraceptive device distinct from emergency contraception, which has to be used within 72 hours.
No One With Infertility Should Walk Alone
Infertility may be more common than you think. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says about 1 in 10 women have trouble getting pregnant or staying pregnant. One in 8 couples faces an infertility diagnosis.