The Promise and Perils of Over-the-Counter Birth Control
Opill is the first over-the-counter oral contraceptive, but some women are expressing skepticism about hormonal birth control, citing concerns about side effects and the medical establishment's history of dismissing women's concerns. [ more ]
The Top Health Concerns for Men and What to Do About Them
Men's health concerns are prevalent and impactful, with heart disease, inguinal hernias, and reproductive health issues being key areas of focus. [ more ]
Human and Dog Testicles May Be Full of Plastic. Could That Affect Fertility?
Microplastics from plastics we use daily impact human health, including reproductive organs like testicles and placenta, potentially leading to harmful health effects. [ more ]
The Promise and Perils of Over-the-Counter Birth Control
Opill is the first over-the-counter oral contraceptive, but some women are expressing skepticism about hormonal birth control, citing concerns about side effects and the medical establishment's history of dismissing women's concerns. [ more ]
The Top Health Concerns for Men and What to Do About Them
Men's health concerns are prevalent and impactful, with heart disease, inguinal hernias, and reproductive health issues being key areas of focus. [ more ]
Human and Dog Testicles May Be Full of Plastic. Could That Affect Fertility?
Microplastics from plastics we use daily impact human health, including reproductive organs like testicles and placenta, potentially leading to harmful health effects. [ more ]
Minnesota-based Just The Pill providing women with mobile reproductive health care
Just The Pill is a Minnesota-based startup that provides reproductive health services to women via telehealth and a mobile clinic.
The clinic has already treated nearly 6,000 patients since its founding in 2020, with the majority of abortions being done via medication in the first trimester. [ more ]
Microbiome Study May Have Finally Solved An Enduring Mystery In Gynecology
Bacterial vaginosis is a condition that occurs when there is an overgrowth of 'bad' bacteria in the vagina, leading to health complications.
Bacterial vaginosis doubles the risk of acquiring sexually transmitted infections and increases the risk of pre-term birth and pregnancy loss.
Enzymes produced by bacteria associated with bacterial vaginosis may destroy protective sugar molecules in the vagina, leading to inflammation and reproductive health issues. [ more ]
Here's what to know about the abortion toolkit for public colleges
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health released an abortion toolkit to help public colleges develop medication abortion readiness plans.
The toolkit provides information on finding certified prescribers, informed consent and reporting requirements, and starting conversations on campus about medication abortions.
Massachusetts college students were involved in creating the toolkit and made recommendations for after-care and improved access to reproductive health care options. [ more ]
Climate Change Poses a Unique Threat to Women and LGBTQ People, Report Shows
The Fifth National Climate Assessment includes a section on women's health and acknowledges the vulnerability of LGBTQ+ people to the climate crisis.
The report highlights the urgency of the climate crisis and the need for greater climate action.
The inclusion of the subsection on women's health indicates increased recognition of the links between the climate crisis and reproductive health. [ more ]