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Should we really blame the pill for poor choices in partners?
We all have different tastes and preferences that influence why we find our partners attractive, but a recent study has shown that these individual preferences may be influenced by whether or not we are taking the pill. However, is it really worth changing your choice of contraception? This post explores.
Breast Cancer risk increases with increased alcohol consumption
A glass of wine as little as once a week can have a considerable positive impact on health. It’s been shown to cut the risk of a heart attack and stroke by a significant 36%, according to a European study conducted back in 2007.
There is, however, new research that has shown further increasing daily amounts of alcohol can also unfortunately increase the risk of cancers; particularly in women.
Contraceptive Implants - Should the choice be with the child?
The debate about contraceptive implant use for young girls is raging fiercely across the media and within UK schools. On the one hand you have angry parents whose children have received contraceptive implants to avoid pregnancy without their parental knowledge. And on the other side you have the sexual health services and educators providing information and more importantly, the contraceptive implants itself, defending the initiative to reduce teenage...
Benefits of birth control
Oral contraceptive pills are the most popular form of birth control worldwide. Millions of women use them to effectively protect against unplanned pregnancy, allowing them to decide when they would most like to conceive and have children.
However, hormonal birth control pills have shown to improve many other aspects of female health and offer numerous other benefits too. While not universal to each individual brand or type of contraceptive pill,...
Breast implants – Do they pose an increased health risk?
Breast implants, which are usually inserted via a procedure known as breast augmentation, are medical devices that are used to increase the size, shape and feel of women’s breasts. This surgical procedure is done mostly for cosmetic reasons, but has also been done successfully in women who have undergone a mastectomy or suffered breast damage. Over the last decade, it has become the most popular form of cosmetic surgery in the United States alone and...
Hormonal Contraceptives - The information you need to know
There are a number of hormonal contraceptive options available to women who want to avoid unplanned pregnancies. These range from oral combined contraceptives that are taken throughout the month, to hormonal patches and rings that are replaced at varying intervals.
Overall, hormonal contraception has become the most popular form of pregnancy protection for women globally due to their safety and effectiveness.
How to delay your period safely
Period delay is a safe method of postponing your menstrual cycle for several days. There are a number of reasons why you would want to delay your period, everything from convenience to planning for a special occasion.
The important thing to know is that this can be done safely, although it should only be occasionally, as well as relatively easily; whether you are taking a combined oral contraceptive or are looking for period delay treatment on its...
Contraceptive pills more likely to cause blood clots
Certain oral contraceptive tablets, containing a form of progestogen, have been found more likely to cause blood clots than previous pills.
Contraceptive pill reduces ovarian cancer risk
A new study that has been published in the British Journal of Cancer has suggested that women who use the contraceptive pill for a 10 year period have a reduced ovarian cancer risk.
Which is the most effective form of hormonal contraception?
The vast majority of people choose to use some form of contraception if they are sexually active in order to protect themselves from pregnancy. As more and more forms of contraception are developed, it becomes harder to know which is the most effective without taking the time to research each method individually. Here you can find a quick and straightforward guide to the most popular forms of hormonal contraception and their effectiveness.
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