Testosterone therapy can be beneficial for Low-T but has serious risks. Testosterone is a controlled substance and should not be used in an effort to “stay young.” Many men are getting treatments that can harm them, especially if getting drugs online.
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A Guide to Selecting Safe Medical Contraception
Based on your health history, certain types of contraceptives may be safer or more effective than others. Use this guide to look up the conditions that apply to your current and past health history, to ensure that you select or are using the best medical contraceptive for YOU.
Read More »Cushing’s Syndrome: A Tale of Frequent Misdiagnosis
Cushing’s syndrome occurs when the tissues of the body are exposed to high levels of cortisol for an extended amount of time. The symptoms seem distinctive, yet it is often difficult for those with Cushing’s syndrome to get an accurate diagnosis. Read about this frequently misdiagnosed disease!
Read 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.
Read More »Emergency Contraception & Sexual Assault: Why Compassionate Care Should Be a Standard of Care
The Compassionate Assistance for Rape Emergencies (CARE) Act of 2009 (H.R.1236) and the Prevention First Act of 2009 (H.R.463/S.21) were introduced in Congress in early 2009. The sole purpose of the CARE Act, and one of several goals of the Prevention First Act, would be to direct hospitals and emergency medicine facilities that receive federal funding to inform all women who have been sexually assaulted about emergency contraception (also known as the “morning after pill” or “Plan B”) and to make it available to them, regardless of their ability to pay.
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