Copper IUDS In mainstream gynecology, the copper IUD is known to be the only hormone-free IUD on the US market. This IUD is inserted through the vagina and placed at the base of the uterus. The copper causes an inflammatory process, then acts as a spermicide making the uterine environment inhospitable to sperm so it can’t […]
Paragard IUD More women are moving in the direction of hormone-free birth control. The Paragard IUD, one of 5 intrauterine devices in the U.S. is the only device that claims to be hormone-free. In addition, it is used as emergency contraception if inserted within 5 days of unprotected sex. Paragard IUD: How It Works: Paragard […]
You just found out you’re pregnant and it’s time to tell your boyfriend the news. Regardless of what pregnancy outcome you’re considering, the idea of telling your boyfriend you’re pregnant has likely brought you some level of anxiety and stress. Whether you expect him to be angry, scared, or supportive, it can be a challenge […]
According to CDC estimates, there are nearly 20 million new sexually transmitted disease infections every year. Almost half of those infections are in young people between the ages of 15 and 24. Most people aren’t aware they have an infection, and the consequences of not treating it can be severe—especially for women. If you are […]
Can you imagine the feeling of being told that you don’t get a choice in whether or not your son or daughter gets to live? This can be how it feels from a man’s viewpoint on abortion. Being one of the major cornerstones of women’s health issues, abortion has become a common topic in the […]
Through technological advances and fertility tracking apps, more women are becoming empowered to know their own biology, make better decisions about reproductive health and family planning. Birth Control Choices In the mainstream medical community, most women are encouraged that the only means to prevent unplanned pregnancy is to use hormonal birth control methods such […]
Hormonal Birth Control Link to Nutrition Studies since the 1970s have consistently shown that hormonal birth control is linked to nutritional deficiencies such as the essential vitamins C, B2, B6, iron, folate, vitamin E and the minerals magnesium, selenium and zinc. These vitamins and minerals aren’t just essential, deficiency leads to diseases of the gut, […]
Brain Health and Development Women’s menstruation plays a vital role in brain health. Naturally occurring hormones and healthy cycles contribute to healthy immune systems, bone health, heart and blood pressure regulation, and our brain health. The brain uses 20% of the body’s energy so healthy reproductive hormone production is necessary to promote positive effects on the brain. […]
There is a powerful link between women’s reproductive awareness and mental health. Psychotherapists report that most women aren’t just struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship and career issues. They are also suffering from reproductive cycle-related issues and painful menstruation where they are only given the option for hormonal birth control or to continue to struggle with […]
The Abortion Pill Patient Statistics Chemical abortion accounted for 43% of all abortions in the United States in 2014. By 2030 chemical abortion is on trend to exceed surgical abortions in America. Sadly, with the onset of COVID-19, this benchmark could be passed well before 2030. Since its approval, the abortion pill has killed 3.7 […]
