Making Decisions About Switching Birth Control Methods

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Over time, your birth control might not fit into your lifestyle anymore, or for any number of reasons, you make be looking to change it. It’s normal and completely safe to switch birth control methods, as long as you talk to your doctor first. Learning about different types of birth control and how to safely … Read more

Postpartum Bleeding Doesn’t Mean Hysterectomy

By Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, March 24, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Heavy bleeding following birth can threaten the life of the mother, and doctors at times turn to a hysterectomy to end the bleeding. But a new study suggests a less invasive, underused procedure might be a better, less drastic option. Investigators determined that … Read more

How Birth Control Is Different From an Abortion

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Birth control and an abortion are different. Birth control prevents pregnancy from happening in the first place. An abortion stops an existing pregnancy. “There’s a huge difference,” says Sophia Yen, MD, a clinical associate professor of pediatrics at Stanford Medical School. While one prevents pregnancy, the other ends it. The Birth Control … Read more

Apps to Track Birth Control

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Cycle tracking apps are becoming more popular with women who want to use a smartphone to know more about their periods and fertility. “There are many apps available nowadays to track your cycle,” says Shieva Ghofrany, MD, co-founder of women’s health site A Tribe Called V. Simple cycle tracking apps tell you when to … Read more

How Birth Control Is Safer and Easier Than Ever

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A generation ago, implants and injections were in their infancy, intrauterine devices (IUDs) were often recommended only for women who’d already had children, and women on oral contraception often complained of mood swings and weight gain. Today, thanks to design changes and recent declarations by physician’s groups that they are safe for all ages, … Read more

Bihar: JD(U) candidate gives birth ahead of elections, CM Nitish Kumar blesses newborn

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Days ahead of Bihar elections, CM Nitish Kumar congratulated JD(U) candidate from Jagdishpur Sushumlata Kushwaha, who gave birth to a healthy baby girl in Patna on Sunday. Bihar CM Nitish Kumar addressing an election meeting in Bhojpur on Sunday (Photo Credits: PTI) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announced on Sunday that JD(U) candidate from Jagdishpur … Read more

WATCH | Burj Khalifa lights up in honour of Mahatma Gandhi’s 151st birth anniversary

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The iconic skyscraper Burj Khalifa in UAE lit up with a special LED show to tribute Mahatma Gandhi’s journey, as the world commemorated the 151st birth anniversary of the father of the nation on Friday. Burj Khalifa lit up to tribute Mahatma Gandhi (Twitter/ Burj Khalifa official) The iconic skyscraper Burj Khalifa in UAE lit … Read more

Birth Control Pill May Cut Women’s Risk for Asthma

By Serena McNiff HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Aug. 19, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Could birth control pills build a bulwark against asthma? New research suggests that hormonal contraceptives, which alter the natural ebb and flow of female hormones, may do just that. A study of more than half a million women in the United Kingdom found … Read more