Articles Tagged With: reproductive
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Endocrine-disrupting Chemicals and Female Reproductive Disorders
The endocrine-disrupting chemicals diphenyl-dichloroethene and phthalates appear to contribute substantially to the incidence of the most common reproductive disorders in women, endometriosis and fibroids, and lead to total costs of 1.5 billion euros in the European Union.
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Contraceptive selection for women with epilepsy
Epilepsy is common, affecting 2.2 million Americans, of which approximately half are women of reproductive age.1 The Association of Reproductive Health Professionals has just released a webinar, “Women with Nerve: Providing Reproductive Health Care for Women with Epilepsy,” to help providers review evidence-based information on the subject.
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Should Oral Contraceptives Move Over the Counter?
When it comes to moving oral contraceptives over the counter, most participants in the Contraceptive Technology Update Contraception Survey say they support it.
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Environmental Influences on Male Reproductive Function
This special feature is intended to provide readers with information needed about the potential impact of the environment and lifestyle on male reproductive function so that they can better take histories and counsel couples presenting with questions about infertility.
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Research focuses on health implications tied to PCOS
Women diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) face an elevated risk of developing heart disease, diabetes, mental health conditions, reproductive disorders, and cancer of the lining of the uterus.