HEALTH BLOG: Mental health news and notes Jul 23, 2008
Mental health - Better Life - USATODAY.com. Study: Viagra might help some women. (USA Today -- Money)
Former first lady launches mission to reduce unplanned pregnancies Jul 19, 2008
The long-acting reversible, contraceptives include implants that work for three years and are nearly 100 percent effective and a new type of IUD that works just as well. We're trying to inform people and move young women to those methods, she said. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Asherman's Syndrome Jul 3, 2008
Other causes include having a caesarean section, surgery to remove fibroids, using an IUD (as any device inserted into the uterus can cause damage), an abnormally shaped uterus or radiation treatments for cancer of the female reproductive organs ... Don't use IUDs if you've never had children. (Suite101.com)
The Pill is Outdated Jul 2, 2008
Instead of relying on the Pill, James Trussell of Princeton University, said women should use other methods of contraception that are longer-lasting such as hormonal implants or intrauterine devices (IUDs) ... The beauty of the implant or the IUD is that you can forget about them. (Newsmax)
Hysteroscopy Jun 30, 2008
The procedure may also be used by the doctor to locate or remove an IUD (pregnancy prevention device). Combination Procedures. (Suite101.com)
The Pill has had its day as an effective contraceptive Jun 27, 2008
Speakers at the conference on the fu 00004000 ture of abortion will say that women should use longer-lasting methods such as hormonal implants or intrauterine devices (IUDs) that can be fitted and forgotten , but later removed if a woman wants a baby ... The beauty of the implant or the IUD is that you can forget about them. (Times Online)
CI-100 fails to make ballot Jun 25, 2008
It also would have banned certain kinds of birth control, such as the IUD, that work by preventing a fertilized egg from implanting on the uterine wall. They said it could have opened up women who suffer miscarriages to investigations and complicated health care for all women of child-bearing age. (Missoulian, MT)
Doctors Not Telling Women About Plan B Jun 21, 2008
Women may also opt for the Copper T IUD, an intrauterine device that can prevent pregnancy even when implanted five days after intercourse. Kavanaugh and Bimla Schwarz report their findings in the June issue of Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health. (CBS News)
Your Health This Week Jun 5, 2008
In addition to these medications are a few other measures that are rarely used, such as a copper IUD called ParaGuard, which can be inserted in the five days following sex and offers effective emergency contraception (as well as ongoing birth control, if it's left in place) ... Also, IUD insertion requires special skills and is much more expensive. (Slate)
Healthcare Discrimination Jun 2, 2008
So when young women went in with birth control-related problems, say bleeding from an IUD, he would refuse to treat them, and we (the Women's Law Association) would have to find a way to transport them to the Central Health Services. We went to the dean to complain, and he told us we weren't respecting the doctor's First Amendment freedoms. (Newsmax)
IUD Therapy Alleviates Adenomyosis Symptoms May 28, 2008
The levonorgestrel-releasing IUD is now "widely used" for the purpose of non-contraceptive effects for conditions such as excessive menstrual bleeding and pain, Dr. ByungSeok Lee of Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, note in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. In a long-term study of 47 women with adenomyosis, placement of a levonorgestrel-releasing IUD "effectively" alleviated symptoms of adenomyosis "for a long period of time, with shrinkage of the uterus size and... (MEDLINEplus)
Oops! Did I remember to take my pill? May 26, 2008
Given all the "human error" problems with pills and condoms, some providers say they encourage patients to give added consideration to longer-term methods: the Intra-Uterine Device, or IUD, which can stay in for up to five years and has recently been approved even for women who have not yet borne children; the Nuva ring, which stays in the vagina for three weeks; and hormonal implants such as Implanon that last three years ... 1) Consider longer-term methods, such as IUDs and hormonal implants,... (Boston Globe)
IUDs reduce cancer risk, study shows May 8, 2008
Doctors often forget that the devices, known commonly as IUDs, can treat endometriosis, Dr. David Grimes of Family Health International in Chapel Hill, North Carolina told a meeting of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists in New Orleans. "IUD use among women is associated with a 40-per-cent reduction in the risk of endometrial cancer, similar to the cancer protection provided by oral contraceptives, yet many clinicians are not aware of that," Dr. Grimes said in a statement ...... (Globe and Mail)
More contraception choices for women 40+ Apr 7, 2008
BEIJING, April 7 (Xinhuanet)-- Women of 40 years old or older can choose pill, IUD, or nonsurgical method of tube-tying for their birth control, said a study in the New England Journal of Medicine Monday. Both the pill and IUD methods are safer than they used to be, according to the study led by Dr. Andrew Kaunitz, a gynecologist at University of Florida ... Middle-aged women who are obese, smoke, have migraines, high blood pressure or certain other risk factors should be steered toward IUDs or... (Xinhuanet, China)
Birth control choices abound for women over 40 Apr 4, 2008
So is the intrauterine device (IUD) ... But middle-aged women who are obese, smoke, have migraines, high blood pressure or certain other risk factors should be steered toward IUDs or progestin-only treatments like "mini-pills," experts said ... Last week, Riley got a new IUD.. (USA Today -- News)
As worn on TV ... Apr 4, 2008
This time around, Carrie has been spotted in shoe-boots teamed with cocktail frocks, leading women nationwide to converge on high street stores demanding footwear so ugly that it is a more failsafe contraceptive than an IUD. Other women, I mean, of course. Not me. (Guardian Unlimited)
Sexploration: Affairs with avatars Mar 15, 2008
Oh, and the G stands for Ernst Grafenberg, a doctor who, among other things, is credited with introducing the first IUD in 1928. Brian Alexander is the author of the new book. (MSNBC -- Health)
America's favorite couple Mar 8, 2008
I am on birth control (IUD, 99% effective, 5yrs no worry), no use of condoms ... I have never known anyone who used the IUD before, but it sounds like its working for both of you. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Surprising reasons you're not having sex Feb 13, 2008
You may also want to try a contraceptive method that doesn't use hormones, such as condoms, a diaphragm, or an IUD.. Your crazy-busy life. (CNN)
Fascism & Roe Vs. Wade: Jan 22, 2008
wrote on Jan 7, 2008 7:55 PM:" The above a quote by Heather Goldsmith who previously contributed to the forum. Wow!! What a great idea! So, I will throw away all other forms of birth-control (condoms, pills, iud, etc.) and just have an abortion each time I get knocked-up!! Wooo Hoooo!!! ". WRITE A COMMENT. (New Iberia, LA)
Wide range of U.S. women get abortions Jan 19, 2008
He believes the most effective countermeasure would be wider availability of contraceptives such as the intrauterine device, or IUD, that don't require attention as frequently as condoms or birth-control pills. Though abortion is commonplace across the country, urban areas have far higher rates than rural areas, where access to abortion providers can be difficult. (North County Times)
Female Hormones May Affect Risk of Stomach Cancer Dec 22, 2007
On the other hand, increased years since menopause and intrauterine device (IUD) use were associated with an increased risk of gastric cancer. Number of children, breast feeding, or oral contraceptive use had no bearing on the risk, the report indicates. (MEDLINEplus)
Doctors keep away from meet Dec 9, 2007
However, it could not yield any target that the district met in immunisation, laparoscopic procedures, vasectomy, IUD camps and so on, which were taken up by doctors in charge of the primary health centres. They visited the sub-centres for these programmes. (Hindu)
Celibacy Blues Dec 4, 2007
Everyone has always used condoms, IUD, NuvaRing, AND dental dams at the same time and during every encounter ... Everyone has always used condoms, IUD, NuvaRing, AND dental dams at the same time and during every encounter. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Post a comment Nov 29, 2007
So many DEVELOPED countries have been admonished for decades about a population crisis and have come to grips with: the pill, IUD, abortion and all kinds of other ways to LIMIT their population. Along come immigrants from other lands and breed like bunnies. (International Herald Tribune)
Doctors develop alternative to vasectomy Nov 15, 2007
"When the technique is available, couples will have one more option for birth control, and married women do not have to install an intrauterine device (IUD) anymore," Zhu said. The public seems ready. (Xinhuanet, China)
Condom Use Reduces Risk of Bacterial Vaginosis Nov 14, 2007
These include having a new sex partner or multiple sex partners and using an intrauterine device (IUD) for contraception. It remains unclear how effective condoms are at reducing bacterial sexually transmitted infections, explain Dr. Roberta B. Ness and colleagues from the University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (MEDLINEplus)
Anti-Cancer Effect with "The Pill" Not Permanent Nov 9, 2007
Use of an intrauterine device (IUD), on the other hand, appeared to increase the risk by 76 percent. "Given that oral contraceptive use is one of the best ways to reduce risk of ovarian cancer, it should be considered a prevention option, particularly for women who are at high risk," Tworoger told Reuters Health. (MEDLINEplus)
State deficit worse than originally thought Nov 1, 2007
2 million to cover the cost of emergency contraception at health care facilities and add to Medicaid coverage of Implanon and IUD birth controls. The administration wants to renovate the state's extensive parks system after a decade of flat funding by the state and reduced funding by the federal government. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Do you need that hysterectomy? Oct 9, 2007
It can also assist women who are still of child bearing age," Dr Kalian says. "Success has also been achieved internationally with the use of IUD to reduce Menorrahgia," he says. The rates of hysterectomies are declining in industrialised countries such as the UK because of the introduction of new alternatives to the procedure. Endometrial ablation a procedure performed through the vagina to remove the lining of the uterus is gaining worldwide popularity. "This alternative to hysterectomy in... (iAfrica.com)
Am I normal? Tough gynecology questions Oct 3, 2007
"A: If there are large clots and you need to change your pad or tampon every hour, you're hemorrhaging and need to be evaluated by a doctor, who will do a pelvic exam and ultrasound. It could be due to polyps in the lining of the uterus or fibroids within the uterus or a condition where the walls of the uterus become thick because of gland growth from the lining. This is called adenomyosis. Often bleeding can be reduced by either the birth control pill, the Mirena IUS (a progestin IUD) or, if... (MSNBC -- Health)
Doctors' right to refuse is questioned Sep 29, 2007
It is also widely accepted that some doctors are not to be involved in prescribing contraceptives such as the IUD and the morning-after pill and in withdrawing life-prolonging treatment. The GMC has been under pressure to revise its guidance on conscientious objection to accommodate doctors with other personal beliefs. (Independent)
Women prescribed drugs linked to birth defects not often advised to use birth control Sep 18, 2007
Women who were using the most effective methods of contraception, such as the intrauterine device or IUD, were least likely to have a positive pregnancy test after filling a prescription for a potentially dangerous medication. . (EurekAlert!)
Despite Their Safety, IUDs Are Underused In Developed Countries, Expert Says Sep 6, 2007
Misconceptions around intrauterine contraceptive devices (IUDs) mean that they are underused in developed countries, despite being a safe and effective form of contraception, says a women's health expert in the British Medical Journal. IUDs are suitable for most women, are cost effective when continued long term, and can have health benefits beyond contraception, writes Sally Rose, Research Fellow at the University of Otago, New Zealand ... Side effects such as pain and heavy bleeding are common... (Science Daily)
IUDs safe and effective in high-risk patients Aug 6, 2007
The findings may help physicians develop improved guidelines for providing intrauterine devices (IUDs) to patients. The IUD is the most common form of reversible birth control used by women worldwide ... While IUDs offer a high level of long-term contraceptive efficacy, they have been associated with health risks, including pelvic inflammatory disease and upper genital tract infections. (EurekAlert!)
Are Hysterectomies Too Common? Jul 31, 2007
To treat heavy menstrual bleeding, patients can use an interuterine device (IUD) coated with the hormone levonorgestrel, a type of progesterone. One study of Finnish women showed that two-thirds of those who used IUDs canceled their hysterectomy due to significantly reduced or stopped bleeding ... The IUD has also helped hysterectomy rates fall in the U.K. to one-third of what they were a decade ago. (Time.com)
Poll: American Support for War Inches Up Jul 24, 2007
Pardon me, sir, but before finish planting that IUD, can you tell me if you are doing it as a member of an Iraqi militia, a pseudo-government entity, out of regional religious conviction, or are you actually an agent of Al Quaeda. Well, since you ask, I am indeed a foreign fighter, but Iran trained me to help destablilize Iraq in order to impede the spread of democracy. (New York Times)
No Period? New Birth Control, New Options Jul 17, 2007
Minkin said IUDs got a bad rap when they were introduced in the 1970s, but much of it was underserved. Minkin said the device allowed couples to end condom use to prevent pregnancy, but no IUD prevents sexually transmitted diseases ... As IUD users were ditching condoms, Minkin said, STD rates rose and some of those infections were blamed on the IUD.. (KCRA 3, CA)
Top Ways To Save Your Sex Drive May 4, 2007
He or she may switch you to another type of Pill (especially if you're on an ultra low dose, or 20 microgram, pill, which is one of the biggest offenders) or a different birth control method, such as the Mirena IUD or condoms. 2. (CBS New York, NY)
Cervicitis And Infertility Apr 24, 2007
It can be caused by allergies to chemicals, household soaps, condoms, spermicides and other contraceptive devices such as the vaginal ring or IUD.. If you already suffer from recurrent thrush or cystitis or other vaginal infections, you may be at increased risk of having cervicitis. (Suite101.com)
New Drug Could End Monthly Problem For Women Apr 21, 2007
Seasonale, a pill which limits periods to four times a year and Mirena IUD, which can eliminate periods too, haven't really been widely accepted by women, which makes doctors question if Lybrel will really make a difference. "Generally, most women I talk to actually prefer a period," said Dr. Gelman. (WFOR.com, FL)
Wooten: Anna Nicole baby daddy Apr 12, 2007
i also believe that man or woman that is stuck in the situtation of not knowing who the father is should systematically be implanted with an iud ... iud are not permant but it would slow this problem down ... it is time for science to make an iud for you too if you are in this group. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Something fishy Mar 26, 2007
Other factors that contribute to the development of BV include the use of IUD contraceptive devices and douching. Theoretically, thongs can contribute to the problem by creating a little cotton highway for bacteria to travel from the anus to the vagina, although this hasn't been proven clinically. (The Cavalier Daily, VA)
10 myths about the pill taken apart Mar 14, 2007
MYTH: An IUD ruins your fertility ... But not the new and safe IUDs, such as ParaGard and Mirena. (CNN)
Hysterectomies becoming history Mar 8, 2007
There were only a few hysterectomies last year," says Mueller. For young women who are interested in bearing children in the future, Mueller recommends alternative options such as birth control pills or an IUD, which distributes the hormone desogen regularly for five years. "There are a variety of things for younger women which doesn't eliminate fertility," says Mueller. As for Searing, she couldn't be happier with her new life free from cramps. Once she recovered fully, she jokingly hosted a... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Death, Lawsuits, and the Pill Mar 6, 2007
Although older women, particularly those who feel like they have enough children, often opt for more long-lasting birth control methods such as tubal ligation or the IUD, those who have used hormonal birth control in the past are more at risk for breast cancer than those who have not. So what can women do to have safer heterosexual sex, if hormonal birth control has been proven to be dangerous. (Suite101.com)
STI quick facts Feb 28, 2007
The Pill, IUD, injections or implants provide no protection from STI. Spermicidal gels containing Nonoxynol-9 were until recently thought to offer some protection against STI (including HIV); however, clinical studies have showed this to be untrue. -- J. Kevin Baird. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
After 14 years, time could be now for contraception bill Feb 26, 2007
Guttmacher's research also shows that offering coverage of the most-used contraceptive methods -- the pill, an IUD, a diaphragm, hormonal implants or injectable contraceptives -- would cost an average of $1. 43 per month per employee. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Exclusive: Jill Stanek has feminist counter-proposal to forced HPV vaccines for girls Feb 21, 2007
We're the ones who have to ingest birth control pills packed with female steroids, or transport that copper IUD with the weird vibes it sends throughout our uteruses and who knows where else, or insert that clumsy diaphragm, or wear those birth control patches that cause heart attacks. And then we end up pregnant anyway and have to get the abortions or raise the products of conception as single moms. (WorldNetDaily)
