Oops! Did I remember to take my pill? May 26, 2008
Given all the "human error" problems with pills and condoms, some providers say they encourage patients to give added consideration to longer-term methods: the Intra-Uterine Device, or IUD, which can stay in for up to five years and has recently been approved even for women who have not yet borne children; the Nuva ring, which stays in the vagina for three weeks; and hormonal implants such as Implanon that last three years ... 1) Consider longer-term methods, such as IUDs and hormonal implants,... (Boston Globe)
IUDs reduce cancer risk, study shows May 8, 2008
Doctors often forget that the devices, known commonly as IUDs, can treat endometriosis, Dr. David Grimes of Family Health International in Chapel Hill, North Carolina told a meeting of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists in New Orleans. "IUD use among women is associated with a 40-per-cent reduction in the risk of endometrial cancer, similar to the cancer protection provided by oral contraceptives, yet many clinicians are not aware of that," Dr. Grimes said in a statement ...... (Globe and Mail)
More contraception choices for women 40+ Apr 7, 2008
BEIJING, April 7 (Xinhuanet)-- Women of 40 years old or older can choose pill, IUD, or nonsurgical method of tube-tying for their birth control, said a study in the New England Journal of Medicine Monday. Both the pill and IUD methods are safer than they used to be, according to the study led by Dr. Andrew Kaunitz, a gynecologist at University of Florida ... Middle-aged women who are obese, smoke, have migraines, high blood pressure or certain other risk factors should be steered toward IUDs or... (Xinhuanet, China)
Birth control choices abound for women over 40 Apr 4, 2008
So is the intrauterine device (IUD) ... But middle-aged women who are obese, smoke, have migraines, high blood pressure or certain other risk factors should be steered toward IUDs or progestin-only treatments like "mini-pills," experts said ... Last week, Riley got a new IUD.. (USA Today -- News)
As worn on TV ... Apr 4, 2008
This time around, Carrie has been spotted in shoe-boots teamed with cocktail frocks, leading women nationwide to converge on high street stores demanding footwear so ugly that it is a more failsafe contraceptive than an IUD. Other women, I mean, of course. Not me. (Guardian Unlimited)
Sexploration: Affairs with avatars Mar 15, 2008
Oh, and the G stands for Ernst Grafenberg, a doctor who, among other things, is credited with introducing the first IUD in 1928. Brian Alexander is the author of the new book. (MSNBC -- Health)
America's favorite couple Mar 8, 2008
I am on birth control (IUD, 99% effective, 5yrs no worry), no use of condoms ... I have never known anyone who used the IUD before, but it sounds like its working for both of you. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Surprising reasons you're not having sex Feb 13, 2008
You may also want to try a contraceptive method that doesn't use hormones, such as condoms, a diaphragm, or an IUD.. Your crazy-busy life. (CNN)
Fascism & Roe Vs. Wade: Jan 22, 2008
wrote on Jan 7, 2008 7:55 PM:" The above a quote by Heather Goldsmith who previously contributed to the forum. Wow!! What a great idea! So, I will throw away all other forms of birth-control (condoms, pills, iud, etc.) and just have an abortion each time I get knocked-up!! Wooo Hoooo!!! ". WRITE A COMMENT. (New Iberia, LA)
Wide range of U.S. women get abortions Jan 19, 2008
He believes the most effective countermeasure would be wider availability of contraceptives such as the intrauterine device, or IUD, that don't require attention as frequently as condoms or birth-control pills. Though abortion is commonplace across the country, urban areas have far higher rates than rural areas, where access to abortion providers can be difficult. (North County Times)
Female Hormones May Affect Risk of Stomach Cancer Dec 22, 2007
On the other hand, increased years since menopause and intrauterine device (IUD) use were associated with an increased risk of gastric cancer. Number of children, breast feeding, or oral contraceptive use had no bearing on the risk, the report indicates. (MEDLINEplus)
Doctors keep away from meet Dec 9, 2007
However, it could not yield any target that the district met in immunisation, laparoscopic procedures, vasectomy, IUD camps and so on, which were taken up by doctors in charge of the primary health centres. They visited the sub-centres for these programmes. (Hindu)
Celibacy Blues Dec 4, 2007
Everyone has always used condoms, IUD, NuvaRing, AND dental dams at the same time and during every encounter ... Everyone has always used condoms, IUD, NuvaRing, AND dental dams at the same time and during every encounter. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Post a comment Nov 29, 2007
So many DEVELOPED countries have been admonished for decades about a population crisis and have come to grips with: the pill, IUD, abortion and all kinds of other ways to LIMIT their population. Along come immigrants from other lands and breed like bunnies. (International Herald Tribune)
Doctors develop alternative to vasectomy Nov 15, 2007
"When the technique is available, couples will have one more option for birth control, and married women do not have to install an intrauterine device (IUD) anymore," Zhu said. The public seems ready. (Xinhuanet, China)
Condom Use Reduces Risk of Bacterial Vaginosis Nov 14, 2007
These include having a new sex partner or multiple sex partners and using an intrauterine device (IUD) for contraception. It remains unclear how effective condoms are at reducing bacterial sexually transmitted infections, explain Dr. Roberta B. Ness and colleagues from the University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (MEDLINEplus)
Anti-Cancer Effect with "The Pill" Not Permanent Nov 9, 2007
Use of an intrauterine device (IUD), on the other hand, appeared to increase the risk by 76 percent. "Given that oral contraceptive use is one of the best ways to reduce risk of ovarian cancer, it should be considered a prevention option, particularly for women who are at high risk," Tworoger told Reuters Health. (MEDLINEplus)
State deficit worse than originally thought Nov 1, 2007
2 million to cover the cost of emergency contraception at health care facilities and add to Medicaid coverage of Implanon and IUD birth controls. The administration wants to renovate the state's extensive parks system after a decade of flat funding by the state and reduced funding by the federal government. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Do you need that hysterectomy? Oct 9, 2007
It can also assist women who are still of child bearing age," Dr Kalian says. "Success has also been achieved internationally with the use of IUD to reduce Menorrahgia," he says. The rates of hysterectomies are declining in industrialised countries such as the UK because of the introduction of new alternatives to the procedure. Endometrial ablation a procedure performed through the vagina to remove the lining of the uterus is gaining worldwide popularity. "This alternative to hysterectomy in... (iAfrica.com)
Am I normal? Tough gynecology questions Oct 3, 2007
"A: If there are large clots and you need to change your pad or tampon every hour, you're hemorrhaging and need to be evaluated by a doctor, who will do a pelvic exam and ultrasound. It could be due to polyps in the lining of the uterus or fibroids within the uterus or a condition where the walls of the uterus become thick because of gland growth from the lining. This is called adenomyosis. Often bleeding can be reduced by either the birth control pill, the Mirena IUS (a progestin IUD) or, if... (MSNBC -- Health)
Doctors' right to refuse is questioned Sep 29, 2007
It is also widely accepted that some doctors are not to be involved in prescribing contraceptives such as the IUD and the morning-after pill and in withdrawing life-prolonging treatment. The GMC has been under pressure to revise its guidance on conscientious objection to accommodate doctors with other personal beliefs. (Independent)
Women prescribed drugs linked to birth defects not often advised to use birth control Sep 18, 2007
Women who were using the most effective methods of contraception, such as the intrauterine device or IUD, were least likely to have a positive pregnancy test after filling a prescription for a potentially dangerous medication. . (EurekAlert!)
Despite Their Safety, IUDs Are Underused In Developed Countries, Expert Says Sep 6, 2007
Misconceptions around intrauterine contraceptive devices (IUDs) mean that they are underused in developed countries, despite being a safe and effective form of contraception, says a women's health expert in the British Medical Journal. IUDs are suitable for most women, are cost effective when continued long term, and can have health benefits beyond contraception, writes Sally Rose, Research Fellow at the University of Otago, New Zealand ... Side effects such as pain and heavy bleeding are common... (Science Daily)
IUDs safe and effective in high-risk patients Aug 6, 2007
The findings may help physicians develop improved guidelines for providing intrauterine devices (IUDs) to patients. The IUD is the most common form of reversible birth control used by women worldwide ... While IUDs offer a high level of long-term contraceptive efficacy, they have been associated with health risks, including pelvic inflammatory disease and upper genital tract infections. (EurekAlert!)
Are Hysterectomies Too Common? Jul 31, 2007
To treat heavy menstrual bleeding, patients can use an interuterine device (IUD) coated with the hormone levonorgestrel, a type of progesterone. One study of Finnish women showed that two-thirds of those who used IUDs canceled their hysterectomy due to significantly reduced or stopped bleeding ... The IUD has also helped hysterectomy rates fall in the U.K. to one-third of what they were a decade ago. (Time.com)
Poll: American Support for War Inches Up Jul 24, 2007
Pardon me, sir, but before finish planting that IUD, can you tell me if you are doing it as a member of an Iraqi militia, a pseudo-government entity, out of regional religious conviction, or are you actually an agent of Al Quaeda. Well, since you ask, I am indeed a foreign fighter, but Iran trained me to help destablilize Iraq in order to impede the spread of democracy. (New York Times)
No Period? New Birth Control, New Options Jul 17, 2007
Minkin said IUDs got a bad rap when they were introduced in the 1970s, but much of it was underserved. Minkin said the device allowed couples to end condom use to prevent pregnancy, but no IUD prevents sexually transmitted diseases ... As IUD users were ditching condoms, Minkin said, STD rates rose and some of those infections were blamed on the IUD.. (KCRA 3, CA)
Top Ways To Save Your Sex Drive May 4, 2007
He or she may switch you to another type of Pill (especially if you're on an ultra low dose, or 20 microgram, pill, which is one of the biggest offenders) or a different birth control method, such as the Mirena IUD or condoms. 2. (CBS New York, NY)
Cervicitis And Infertility Apr 24, 2007
It can be caused by allergies to chemicals, household soaps, condoms, spermicides and other contraceptive devices such as the vaginal ring or IUD.. If you already suffer from recurrent thrush or cystitis or other vaginal infections, you may be at increased risk of having cervicitis. (Suite101.com)
New Drug Could End Monthly Problem For Women Apr 21, 2007
Seasonale, a pill which limits periods to four times a year and Mirena IUD, which can eliminate periods too, haven't really been widely accepted by women, which makes doctors question if Lybrel will really make a difference. "Generally, most women I talk to actually prefer a period," said Dr. Gelman. (WFOR.com, FL)
Wooten: Anna Nicole baby daddy Apr 12, 2007
i also believe that man or woman that is stuck in the situtation of not knowing who the father is should systematically be implanted with an iud ... iud are not permant but it would slow this problem down ... it is time for science to make an iud for you too if you are in this group. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Something fishy Mar 26, 2007
Other factors that contribute to the development of BV include the use of IUD contraceptive devices and douching. Theoretically, thongs can contribute to the problem by creating a little cotton highway for bacteria to travel from the anus to the vagina, although this hasn't been proven clinically. (The Cavalier Daily, VA)
10 myths about the pill taken apart Mar 14, 2007
MYTH: An IUD ruins your fertility ... But not the new and safe IUDs, such as ParaGard and Mirena. (CNN)
Hysterectomies becoming history Mar 8, 2007
There were only a few hysterectomies last year," says Mueller. For young women who are interested in bearing children in the future, Mueller recommends alternative options such as birth control pills or an IUD, which distributes the hormone desogen regularly for five years. "There are a variety of things for younger women which doesn't eliminate fertility," says Mueller. As for Searing, she couldn't be happier with her new life free from cramps. Once she recovered fully, she jokingly hosted a... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Death, Lawsuits, and the Pill Mar 6, 2007
Although older women, particularly those who feel like they have enough children, often opt for more long-lasting birth control methods such as tubal ligation or the IUD, those who have used hormonal birth control in the past are more at risk for breast cancer than those who have not. So what can women do to have safer heterosexual sex, if hormonal birth control has been proven to be dangerous. (Suite101.com)
STI quick facts Feb 28, 2007
The Pill, IUD, injections or implants provide no protection from STI. Spermicidal gels containing Nonoxynol-9 were until recently thought to offer some protection against STI (including HIV); however, clinical studies have showed this to be untrue. -- J. Kevin Baird. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
After 14 years, time could be now for contraception bill Feb 26, 2007
Guttmacher's research also shows that offering coverage of the most-used contraceptive methods -- the pill, an IUD, a diaphragm, hormonal implants or injectable contraceptives -- would cost an average of $1. 43 per month per employee. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Exclusive: Jill Stanek has feminist counter-proposal to forced HPV vaccines for girls Feb 21, 2007
We're the ones who have to ingest birth control pills packed with female steroids, or transport that copper IUD with the weird vibes it sends throughout our uteruses and who knows where else, or insert that clumsy diaphragm, or wear those birth control patches that cause heart attacks. And then we end up pregnant anyway and have to get the abortions or raise the products of conception as single moms. (WorldNetDaily)
Wooten: Obama fans; the good life Nov 25, 2006
Zeitgeist Deductions: USA vs IRAQ: IUD vs IED ... Just 3 letters: IUD embodies our culture for the last fifty years better than al gore did with 100 minutes of screen time. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Facing the facts of life Nov 7, 2006
While they were having sex, her IUD had gotten caught on his new genital piercing, the doctors discover. Although she's a fan of the show, known as much for its characters' shameless bed-hopping as their surgical prowess, it wasn't something the East Meadow marriage and family therapist expected or wanted her youngest to see. (Newsday -- Entertainment)
Pain in the act Nov 7, 2006
Particularly after her IUD got stuck to the piercing on his Everybody now. penis. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Women Sue Companies Over Birth Control Patch, Md. Woman Dead Nov 3, 2006
Talk with your doctor to find the right method for you, whether it's the patch, the iud, the ring, the pill, etc. Make informed decisions. (ABC 7 News, DC)
No Excuse For Unsafe Sex or Mistakes Oct 24, 2006
A hormone-releasing IUD, sold under the trade name Mirena, was approved by the FDA in 2000 and remains the only such product available ... After a year of use, at least one woman in five with this type of IUD stops having periods altogether ... During the first three months of use, LNG IUDs can cause breakthrough bleeding and spotting, which lessens with continued use. (The Ledger)
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U.S. Army Sgt. Chris Hurlbut, a 1992 graduate of Arkport Central School, was injured when an IUD (Improvised Explosive Device) exploded next to him. According to reports from his family and friends, Hurlbut was at the front of a patrol in the outskirts of Baghdad when a roadside device was detonated less then 4 feet from him. (Hornell Evening Tribune, NY)
Contraceptive Patch And Blood Clot Risk Warning Sep 24, 2006
Intrauterine Device (IUD) Inserted by a medical professional. It is a small plastic device which contains copper or hormones. (Medical News Today)
Plan B is almost here. Time for our next move. Sep 17, 2006
Making Plan B available over-the-counter will ease access, but at a projected cost of $25 to $40 per dose, it's unlikely many will stock it for ``just-in-case" use. Insurers should cover Plan B fully. Availability is critical, since even having one dose at home doesn't prevent most unwanted pregnancies. Physicians thus should recommend that many women keep it available in their purse, like condoms.Third, women who've used Plan B but relapse and need emergency contraception yet again should use... (Boston Globe)
Emergency contraception Sep 15, 2006
IUDs are helpful if a woman is too late to take pills or if she does not want to take hormones ... An IUD can be removed during the woman's next period if she wishes ... There is a small risk of infection after fitting an IUD and it may not be a suitable option for some women. (BBC News -- Health)
Pizza, sex and education Sep 12, 2006
The students were shown examples of a female condom, intro-uterine device (IUD), diaphragm, Depo Provera injection, and the "morning-after pill" called Plan B. Afterwards, the students were invited to play Birth Control Jeopardy, an informative question-and-answer game in which those in attendance were divided into teams and took turns answering questions about birth control. Rolita West, a graduate intern at the Women's Center at UMKC and Women's Advocate at Hope House, a domestic violence... (University News, MO)
California docs in IUD investigation Sep 11, 2006
The state requires physicians to buy IUDs from licensed U.S. distributors of the devices ... Dr. Mark Horton, California public health officer, said "physicians under investigation have failed to provide proper evidence that shows they purchased federally approved IUDs from FDA-approved sources." Horton said no specific health threat had been identified. (Washington Times, DC)
State health officials issue warnings on contraceptives Sep 11, 2006
At least 850 women will receive letters telling them their doctors illegally bought intrauterine devices, or IUDs, over the Internet or from sources based in Mexico. California doctors are required to buy IUDs from licensed distributors in the U.S. ... "The physicians under investigation have failed to provide proper evidence that shows they purchased federally approved IUDs from FDA-approved sources," California public health officer Dr. Mark Horton said in a statement. (San Jose Mercury News)
Department of Health Issues IUD Warning Sep 11, 2006
"The physicians under investigation have failed to provide proper evidence that shows they purchased federally approved IUDs from FDA-approved sources," said Dr. Mark Horton, state public health officer. "The fact that these IUDs have not been properly obtained means their safety and effectiveness are unknown. We will sanction those Family PACT and Medi-Cal providers who have violated the law and failed to protect the health of Californians." ... The department has directed the eight doctors to... (NBC4.tv, CA)
Plan B approval ends 3-year fight Aug 26, 2006
" Facts about Plan B -- What: Plan B is made up of two tablets of levonorgestrel, a synthetic version of the hormone progesterone. -- When: Women take the first tablet within 72 hours of having unprotected sex, and the second tablet 12 hours after the first one. -- How: The pills stop ovulation or prevent eggs from being fertilized. In rare cases, they may prevent a fertilized egg from implanting in the uterus. -- Why: If taken in the first three days, Plan B is up to 89 percent effective at... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Insurer allows peekat local doctors' prices Aug 23, 2006
75 IUD insertion: $79. 35 Obstetrical care including prenatal, vaginal delivery, postpartum: $2,200 Treatment of first trimester miscarriage: $303. (The Palm Beach Post)
Women get birth control choices Aug 21, 2006
In addition, last fall the FDA approved a labeling change for one of the two intrauterine devices or IUDs on the U.S. market, expanding the pool of women who are candidates for the method ... Paragard is one of two intrauterine devices, or IUDs, sold in the USA. IUDs fell out of favor after one, the Dalkon Shield, was linked to miscarriage-related infections and deaths and recalled in 1975 ... Today's IUDs have proven to be quite safe and effective, and they're gaining in popularity among women... (USA Today -- News)
IUD Therapy an Option for Heavy Menstrual Bleeding Aug 15, 2006
Doctors placed the levonorgestrel-releasing IUD in 40 women, whereas 39 women underwent thermal ablation. According to the team's report in BJOG for July, the expected cost of treatment was $869 for IUD therapy and $1,693 for ablation, suggesting that the IUD system is a cost-effective treatment when compared with thermal balloon ablation, the team notes ... They also note that the IUD system was associated with slightly greater gains in overall quality of life. (MEDLINEplus)
India looks to China for women's contraceptive Jul 26, 2006
And this time, it is for their Intra Uterine Devices (IUD) - a small 'T'-shaped object which when inserted through the cervix and placed in the uterus, prevents pregnancy. Even though an India-made IUD called CT-380A is distributed free under the country's National Family Planning Programme(NFPP),less than 1% women have been using it ... China's family planning policy, on the other hand, has very effectively popularised IUD in the country, resulting in over 60% women using the device. (India Times, India -- Community News)
Case In Point: Jul 25, 2006
If an intrauterine device (IUD) is known to bar the implantation of a fertilized egg in the uterus, thus allowing the egg to perish, it must not be used. If life is DNA, then the destruction of spermatozoa at any time, for any reason, should be prohibited, the use of condoms rejected, for the swimmers are part of the plan to create life. (Ashland Daily Tidings, OR)
Over 5 mn cases in India every year Jul 16, 2006
4 million had an unmet need for contraception".Tewari, who is also the head of Advocating Reproductive Choices (ARC), a conglomerate of NGOs working in the field of reproductive health, said the acceptance of various contraceptive methods was still not widespread."While less than 50 per cent of women use oral contraceptives in India, the use of intra uterine devices (IUD) is a meagre 1. 6 per cent as compared to over 40 percent in China," she pointed out.She said ARC, which has 29 member... (Hindustan Times, India)
On Birth Control, a Class Divide Lingers Jun 26, 2006
The birth control divide - Los Angeles Times. 12:32 AM PDT, June 26, 2006. (Los Angeles Times)
Study: Condoms prevent HPV Jun 22, 2006
That's why some people think that other forms of birth control -- such as the IUD, diaphragm, cervical cap or pill -- will protect them against diseases, too. But that's not true. (Food Consumer)
Reproductive rights and family planning Jun 13, 2006
On the scheduled day she and some other women in the neighborhood received Intra Uterine Devices (IUDs). She said the IUD was implanted for eight years and during that time no Puskesmas employees checked or replaced the contraceptive, which is supposed to last for a maximum five years ... She had no problem with the IUD until one day she found it had moved and had to be removed. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Editorial)
- Cristina Odone May 7, 2006
This was not because no one was on the pill, using condoms or the IUD, but because no one considered it a sin any longer. Now, there is fevered speculation that a forthcoming Vatican document will do away with the ban on condoms. (Guardian Unlimited)
China: Too Many Men Apr 17, 2006
The gender imbalance grew out of communist China's draconian social engineering policies, where a woman, after having one child, was forced to make a choice: sterilization or insertion of an IUD (intrauterine device). To make sure the women kept their birth control devices in, the government starting in 1982 sent portable ultrasound machines all over the country. (CBS News)
Two US women die after taking abortion pill Mar 19, 2006
You have an IUD. It must be taken out before you take Mifeprex. Your doctor has told you that you have a pregnancy outside the uterus (ectopic pregnancy). (Food Consumer)
Wal-Mart ordered to carry 'morning-after' pill Feb 18, 2006
But emergency contraception is the same medication that is in most common contraception and works, as you may know, the same way that breast feeding and the IUD and other things work. . (MSNBC)
