Other Reproductive/Sexual Health
Exposure to Heavy Metals and Fertility: What a Couple Should Know
Are you or someone you love trying to start a family or have another baby? A new study suggests that when men or women are exposed to heavy metals in their environment it can make it more difficult for a woman to get pregnant. We should be aware of the ways we come into contact with these metals, and limit our exposure. Taking a few preventative measures today might make it easier to get pregnant and have a healthy baby. | more
Birth Control Pills: What You Need to Know
Understanding how birth control pills work and how the FDA determines whether they are safe and effective can help demystify the process of choosing the birth control pill that is right for you. | more
“Pink Viagra” (Flibanserin): lots of risks and almost no benefit
There is no doubt that some women lose sexual desire, especially as they age. It would be great if there was a safe and effective drug to help them, but this drug is not it. | more
Emergency Contraception (Morning-After Pills)
Emergency contraception has been used by millions of women safely and effectively. Learn more about how the benefits of using these pills outweigh the risks. | more
Are Bisphenol A (BPA) Plastic Products Safe?
May 2010. Bisphenol A (BPA) is a chemical used to make plastics, and can be found in sports equipment, water bottles, medical devices, and as a coating in food and beverage cans, from which it can leach into liquids and foods. However, scientists are now concerned about BPA's behavioral effects on fetuses, infants, and children at current exposure levels, and whether it can affect the prostate and mammary glands, as well as early puberty in girls. | more
Dolls Are Not a Substitute for Babies
Adults assume that teenagers would be less likely to get pregnant if they knew how hard it is to care for a baby. That was the theory behind the development of Baby Think it Over (BTIO), a computerized infant simulator doll. Unfortunately, several studies suggest that taking care of these baby dolls does nothing to discourage teens from becoming parents. | more
Tampon Safety
A widely circulated rumor spread over the Internet alleges that tampons are contaminated with asbestos and dioxin, and that the rayon in some tampons causes toxic shock syndrome. | more
Vulvodynia and Genital Pain
Vulvodynia is a burning, irritation, stinging, or sharp pain that occurs in the vulva, the area outside the vagina. It's estimated that approximately 10% of U.S. women will have it at some point in their lives. But, what exactly are the causes, symptoms, and treatments? How does it affect sexual activity, and how does one cope with it? | more
Uterine Fibroids: What are They and What Can You Do About Them?
Uterine fibroids are benign growths or tumors that occur within the walls of the uterus. About 20-40 percent of women of childbearing age will actually have uterine fibroids. How do you know if you have them, how can they be diagnosed, and what are the treatment options? | more
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