If you are visiting your primary care practitioner at least once a year for a physical exam, give yourself a pat on the back. Annual physical exams – even if you are feeling perfectly healthy – are vital to maintaining your health, because they screen for potential medical issues and detect health conditions early. Whether you are scheduling a physical exam for the first time with a new healthcare provider or revisiting the same clinician, you should be prepared ahead of time. Here is a ... [Read More]
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Frequently Asked Questions About IUDs Answered
If you currently have an IUD or are considering getting one, you likely have questions about how well they work and how you will live with one on a continuing basis. You are not alone. Here are some frequently asked questions about IUDs we hear and answer about this popular birth control method. Do IUDs Actually Prevent Pregnancy? Research shows that hormonal IUDs do prevent pregnancy by impacting sperm function and motility. and by disallowing fertilization of an egg by sperm. Copper IUDs, ... [Read More]