Women disproportionately suffer from autoimmune diseases at a rate of 3 to 1 compared to men. Most believe hormones influence the risk
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Every 10 minutes, 12 American women lose their reproductive organs, every day of every year. Hysterectomy is second only to cesarean in
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The Depo Decline
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Learning About Depo the Hard WayIn 2010, I was 32 years old, and a preschool and elementary school teacher. I was looking
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“It’s all in your head.” “Just relax.” “Have a glass of wine before sex.” These are direct quotes, from uneducated and insensitive
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A while back, a friend of mine shared a story on Facebook about a doctor’s nonchalant response to side effects experienced by
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I felt like my world had flipped upside down after coming off hormonal birth control. I didn’t feel at home in my
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Understanding PCOS and Hypothalamic AmenorrheaPolycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is an endocrine disorder characterized by various signs: irregular periods, anovulation, high androgens, and
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I Had a Stroke From Hormonal Birth Control
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A little over 2 years ago, on May 31st, I had a stroke caused by my birth control pill, Loryna. I had
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