Essure Adverse Events Ballooned Since Late 2013, FDA Says
However, the agency said that one postapproval study of the permanent contraceptive device did not reveal any new safety problems since it was approved in 2002. News Alerts …read more
High-Grade Cervical Lesions Reduced Since Start of HPV Vaccination
Abnormal changes in the cervix that can lead to cancer are less frequent in young women since the introduction of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines, a new study suggests. Reuters Health Information …read more
Planned Parenthood Rolls Out STD Testing Apps
Planned Parenthood has launched mobile apps that let users in California, Minnesota and Washington state request a home lab kits that tests for two of the most common sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Reuters Health Information …read more
Autism Risk and Cesarean Delivery: Final Verdict Is In
Despite previous research to the contrary, a new study suggests birth by cesarean delivery is unlikely to be a risk factor for autism. Medscape Medical News …read more
Diaphragm birth control: how safe and effective is it?
The diaphragm is a barrier method of birth control. It fits inside your vagina and covers your cervix. Find out how the diaphragm works and how effective it is. …read more