Contraceptive Fails Pregnancy Prevention, Poses Health Risks
The health agency received more than 1,600 reports on women experience severe negative side effects from using Implanon.
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Excess Stomach Fat May Increase Osteoporosis Risk In Women
Researchers found women with more belly fat to have higher osteoporosis risk due to having lower bone mineral density.
New Spermicide, C31G, Effectively Prevents Pregnancy
A new spermicidal mixture, C31G, has been shown to be at least as effective at pregnancy prevention when compared to the more common nonoxynol-9.
When Pregnant, Common Heartburn Medicines Pose Little Risk For Birth Defects
Common heartburn medicine, known as proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs), has shown no evidence of increasing birth defects when taken during pregnancy.
Placebo Pills Improve Sexual Satisfaction For Women
Women taking part in this study experienced increases in sex drive, and also overall improvements with sexual satisfaction.
Stressful Jobs Increase Disease Risk In Women
Women at high-stress jobs are upwards of 40 percent more likely to suffer a heart attack, stroke, or cardiovascular disease than women who do not have a stressful job.
Menstrual Periods May Cause Ovarian Cancer, Study Shows
London scientists have determined a possibility that menstrual periods may be linked to ovarian cancer in women.
Unplanned Pregnancy, Abortion More Likely In Women With Anorexia Nervosa
The likelihood of a woman with anorexia nervosa to have an unwanted pregnancy and have an abortion is far greater…
Birth Rates Amongst United States Teens Declining
Rate of pregnant teens has declined in the United States, but are still much higher when compared to other nations. A new report…
Breast Augmentation Using Fat Stem Cells Considered Safe
Scientists have been studying the ability to use autologous fat stem cells in breast augmentation for the reconstruction of a breast after cancer surgery.
