Getting Pregnant After IUD Removal: How Long Does It Take? The intrauterine device (IUD) is one of the most effective forms of reversible birth control available today. Here’s how copper IUDs and hormonal IUDs impact your future chances of conception. By Erica Jackson Curran The intrauterine device (IUD) is one of the most effective forms of reversible birth control available…
16 Healthcare Responses to the Roe v. Wade Decision By Erica Carbajal and Cailey Gleeson Hospitals and medical associations across the nation reacted to the Supreme Court’s June 24 decision to overturn Roe v. Wade by calling attention to the consequences it will have on vulnerable populations, and the increased demand providers will see in states where abortion services are still acessible. Becker’s compiled…
Soaring Gynaecology Waiting Lists… Why? By Hannah Devlin Doctors’ routine dismissal of women’s debilitating health problems as “benign” has contributed to gynaecology waiting lists soaring by 60% to more than half a million patients, a senior health leader has said. The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) president, Dr Edward Morris, told the Guardian that waiting lists for conditions…
Everything to Know About the Birth Control Patch Thinking About Getting the Birth Control Patch? Here’s Everything You Probably Wanna Know It’s basically the pill’s super convenient sister. By Kara Cuzzone Is it me, or did they totally gloss over the birth control patch when we learned about contraceptive methods in high school health class? Like, I remember getting lots…
Women Provide Mental Health Services to First Responders By Briana Smith First responders rescue people in traumatic and stressful situations every day but many don’t take care of their own mental well-being. Two local women created “Mindful Connections for Public Safety” in an effort to help support those on the front lines. “I invite you to relax and take a…
Here’s What a Good Prenatal Vitamin Should Have From gummy chews to fish oil capsules, there are countless prenatal vitamins and supplements on the market. This guide will help you pick the right prenatal pill so you and baby can thrive. By Alicia Barney and Diana McKeon Charkalis If you’re newly pregnant (or ideally when you’re trying to conceive), it’s…
8 Standing Yoga Poses to Build Balance and Strength You’ll want to add them to your next flow. By Tiffany Ayuda, C.P.T. If you want to build better balance, yoga is one exercise modality that can help big time. Standing yoga poses in particular are a great way to help improve that skill—while bringing a whole host of other benefits as…
Which States Will Ban or Protect Abortion Rights? By: Sarah Ewall-Wice and Melissa Quinn Washington — The bombshell decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn its landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling on abortion rights has upended 50 years of precedent and handed state lawmakers across the country the power to restrict or ban abortion.The result will be a patchwork of laws that…
8 Health Appointments Not to Skip in Your 20s and 30s And everything to know before you go. By Kristin Granero With busy school, work, and social schedules, it can be tempting to skip a trip to the doctor’s office. But just like investing money into your 401K, medical experts say the appointments you make (and, more importantly, keep) in your…
Everything To Know About The Abortion Pill By Rose Minutaglio Update, June 24, 2022: The Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, ending our constitutional right to abortion. For more information about the ruling and how you can help, click here. For Nicole, taking the abortion pill was like getting through “an extremely painful poop.” It hurt—a lot—and then it was done.…
