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Placental Localization by Transperineal Sonography in Antepartum Hemorrhage
July 22nd 2011Transperineal and transabdominal sonography were done for 180 patients attending Benha University Hospitals at 28-40 weeks gestational age with an antepartum hemorrhage in the period between July, 1995 and October, 1996.
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This article examines issues surrounding noncompliance, and offers advice regarding effective patient counseling. It also highlights the importance of OC packaging: Market research studies suggest that more discreet and more convenient styles of packaging may promote consistent use.
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Health Benefits of The Birth Control Pill
July 13th 2011The introduction of the Pill in the 1960’s was probably one of the most liberating events in the history of women. Providing a safe and effective method of contraception, which women could easily control themselves, it enabled women to impact society like never before. Since its introduction, it has probably become one of the most widely studied medications ever.
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Contraceptive Options for Adolescents
July 13th 2011Contraceptive behavior is related to changing age structure, and change in upper age limits for OCs use. However, there are unpredictable factors affecting contraceptive use such as the publicity regarding OCs and breast cancer and concern about sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) including human immunodeficiency virus infection as well as abortion legislation.
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Ultrasound Informal Case Multiload IUD
July 13th 2011(fig. 1) I was so astonished by the 3D image that I wanted to share with you. Look at the shape of the copper coil, it's amazing. Submitted by Daniel Margulies, Argentina. (fig. 2) "This is my best 3D Multiplanar Reconstruction of Multiload IUD."Image provided by:Mrio Libardi, M.D.Multimagem Ultra-sonografiaBotucatu, Sao PauloBrasil (fig. 3) Image provided courtesy of Antwoord van dr. R.J.C.M. Beerthuizen, directeur Stichting Anticonceptie Nederland, Winterswijk (fig. 4) Image provided by:Mrio Libardi, M.D.Multimagem Ultra-sonografiaBotucatu, Sao PauloBrasilFor more images and information about IUDs, please click here CommentsMy gut tells me that this may be an image artifact that is unique to 3D sonography. If any of you heard the lecture on 3D artifacts in Buenos Aries by Dr. Andrew Hull... he was clear that 3D introduces new categories of image artifacts and a new "twist" on old familiar artifacts. You can see the interview of Dr. Hull at:http://www.obgyn.net/displaytranscript.asp?page=/avtranscripts/dubose_hull This is probably not useful pathologically, but as a phenomenon of 3D sonography it may be important educationally to us end users. I would like to post it and see more discussion. Peace, Terry J. DuBose, M.S., RDMS Assistant Professor & Director, Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program CHRP, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Little Rock, Arkansas, USA 501-686-6510http://www.io.com/~dubose/http://www.uams.edu/CHRP/dmshome.htmhttp://www.obgyn.net/us/panel/panel.htm
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The contraceptive patch (Ortho Evra™ transdermal system) is a weekly hormonal birth control method that received Food and Drug Administration approval in November 2001. The product is an adhesive patch, similar to a large Band Aid®, that a woman places onto her skin to prevent pregnancy. The patch contains hormones that are released through the skin and into the bloodstream.
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Effects of estrogen plus progestin on health-related quality of life
July 13th 2011The purpose of the Women’s Health Initiative hormone program was to study the health benefits and risks of hormones for postmenopausal women. In July 2002, we asked women in the estrogen plus progestin part of the program to stop taking their study pills.
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Emergency Contraception Prevents Fertilization, not Implantation, Studies Show
July 13th 2011Recent research by members of the Population Council's International Committee for Contraception Research (ICCR) and other scientists shows that emergency contraceptive pills appear to work by interfering with ovulation, thus preventing fertilization of the egg.
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New overview adds more evidence for safety of third generation oral contraceptives
July 13th 2011A new overview of studies of the Pill and the risk of heart attack, published today (Friday 30 August) in Europe's leading reproductive medicine journal, Human Reproduction,* provides a reassuring picture of the safety of the third generation Pill.
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Are You Planning to Start a Family?
July 13th 2011Planning to start a family is an exciting time. Many women and their partners wonder if there is anything they can do to help make this both successful and safe. In fact there are many things that can be done to increase the chances of a healthy mother and baby.
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Emergency Contraception: An Option To Remember
July 13th 2011In an ideal world, contraceptives would be 100% effective, and they would be used correctly every time. But, like most things in life, birth control isn't perfect. Pills are missed; condoms break, are put on improperly, and sometimes are not used at all. And, unfortunately, situations occur in which women are forced to have intercourse against their will.
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It Is Never Too Early - Sexuality, Education And Youth
July 13th 2011For young people sex is a thrilling subject. They romanticise it, seeing it as a source of joy, but at the same time they can be very afraid of it. By the age of 16 half of the young folk in the world have had sexual intercourse.
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What Kind of Birth Control Is Best for You?
July 13th 2011The types of birth control that are most reliable for preventing pregnancy are birth control pills, injections, implants, IUDs, and sterilization. Of every 100 women who use one of these types of birth control for a year, about 1 to 5 women will become pregnant.
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Effectiveness and Acceptability of Progestogens in Combined Oral Contraceptives
July 12th 2011The progestogen component of oral contraceptives (OCs) has undergone changes since it was recognized that their chemical structure can influence the spectrum of minor adverse and beneficial effects.
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Uterine Perforation by Two Intrauterine Contraceptive Devices ( IUCD)
July 12th 2011Perforation of uterus by intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD) is a known complication. However, to our knowledge, to have two IUCD perforating the uterus has never been reported. We present here this case which we believe is the first reported in literature, and discus the importance of careful evaluation prior to insertion of contraceptive loop and the management implemented.
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The Course of Mental Health After Miscarriage and Induced Abortion
July 12th 2011Miscarriage and induced abortion are life events that can potentially cause mental distress. The objective of this study was to determine whether there are differences in the patterns of normalization of mental health scores after these two pregnancy termination events.
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