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Washington, DC—The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (The College) and the Society of Adolescent Health and Medicine (SAHM) commend t...
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April 2013
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December 7, 2012
Secretary Kathleen Sebelius
Department of Health and Human Services
Hubert H. Humphrey Building
200 Independence Ave., SW
Room 120F
Washington, D.C. 20201
Dear Secretary Sebel...
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December 2012
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Number 540
ABSTRACT: Although the risk of venous thromboembolism is increased among oral contraceptive users compared with nonusers who are not pregnant and not taking hormones, and some data have suggested tha...
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November 2012
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Washington, DC -- Emergency contraception (EC) should be widely available and easily accessible to all women, according to a Committee Opinion issued today by The American College of Obstetricians an...
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October 2012
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Washington, DC -- Implants and intrauterine devices (IUDs) should be offered as first-line contraceptive options for sexually active adolescents, according to new guidelines issued today by The Ameri...
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September 2012
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Washington, DC – An estimated $17 billion is spent each year to treat the roughly 2 million osteoporosis-related bone fractures that occur in the US annually, according to practice guidelines i...
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August 2012
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The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (The College) and the Society of Adolescent Health and Medicine (SAHM) denounce the decision today by...
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December 2011
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Washington, DC -- Ob-gyns are encouraged to prescribe antibiotics for the male partners of their female patients diagnosed with chlamydia or gonorrhea to reduce the high reinfection rate, says The Am...
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August 2011
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FAQ112
What things should I think about when choosing a birth control method?
To choose the right birth control method for you, consider the following: How well it prevents pregnancy; How easy it is to use;...
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August 2011
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SP112
Tomar la decision de tener o no relaciones sexuales puede ser dificil. Debes decidirlo en el momento en que sea adecuado para ti. Si no estas lista para tener relaciones sexuales, dilo. Si crees que ...
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June 2011
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Washington, DC -- Girls ages 11 to 12 should receive either of the two FDA-approved vaccines to prevent cervical cancer, ideally before they become sexually active, according to The American College ...
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August 2010
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What is contraception? Contraception or birth control helps stop you from becoming pregnant. Each month an egg is released from the female ovary (ovulation). If the egg is met by a sperm, the egg can...
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January 2010
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FS008
What is emergency contraception? Emergency contraception is a way of preventing
pregnancy after unprotected sex. The most common type of emergency
contraception involves taking hormonal pills (usua...
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January 2010
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Washington, DC -- The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) lauds the recent ruling by the Federal District Court in New York ordering the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) t...
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April 2009
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FS033
What is meant by substance abuse? Use of any illegal drug, such as cocaine,
marijuana, or heroin, Any use of alcohol or tobacco (see the “Tobacco Use” and “Alcohol Use” fact sheets) that causes risk...
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January 2009
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FS024
What is meant by substance abuse? Any use of an illegal drug such as cocaine, marijuana, or heroin Any use of alcohol or tobacco (see the “Tobacco Use”
and “Alcohol Use” fact sheets) that causes ris...
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January 2009
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FS015
What causes menstrual cramps? When most girls begin their menstrual cycles, muscle
cramps in the uterus are caused by contractions that lead to discomfort and pain. The body produces a chemical call...
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January 2009
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Washington, DC -- Concerns about the effects of depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA)—the contraceptive shot—on bone mineral density (BMD) should not prevent clinicians from prescribin...
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September 2008
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Washington, DC -- From its Annual Clinical Meeting today, top leaders of The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)-the preeminent authority on women's health-launched a new natio...
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May 2006
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