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The Role of Fetal Tissue in Stem Cell Research [Infographic]

Posted March 5th, 2020 by south ave & filed under Medical Research.

Fetal tissue has been used in stem cell research in the United States since the early 20th century. It’s a practice that has seen its fair share of controversy, because fetal tissue is primarily obtained through elective abortion. This type of research was even banned from receiving federal funding for a period of several years… Read more »

What Are the Most Common STDs in Women?

Posted February 27th, 2020 by south ave & filed under STI/STD Information, Women's Health.

Did you know that sexually transmitted diseases and infections are more common in women? This unfortunate reality is the result of biology and anatomy. It’s simply easier for a man to transmit an STI to a woman than the other way around. That’s why it’s important to protect yourself with routine STD/STI testing, so you… Read more »

7 Health Benefits of Hormonal Birth Control

Posted February 18th, 2020 by south ave & filed under Birth Control.

Hormonal birth control is one of the most effective and convenient methods available for women who want to prevent unwanted pregnancy. The pill is the most common and popular form of hormonal birth control, but there are a few other contraceptive options that use hormones for pregnancy prevention as well, including certain IUDs, implants, and… Read more »

Understanding Grief After Abortion

Posted January 27th, 2020 by south ave & filed under abortion.

Choosing to terminate a pregnancy is never an easy decision to make. Even when it’s the right decision, you may experience unexpected emotions that you’re not entirely sure how to deal with. If you’re considering, planning, or have recently had an elective abortion, you need to be prepared for how the procedure could affect you… Read more »

The Truth About the Morning After Pill: Here’s What You Need to Know

Posted January 22nd, 2020 by south ave & filed under Birth Control.

A broken condom; a missed pill; a brief, uncharacteristic lapse in judgement. Sometimes, you may do everything you can to prevent pregnancy, but something just goes wrong. Thankfully, women can find security and peace of mind with the use of emergency contraception. There’s a lot of information out there about the morning after pill… Read more »

Margaret Sanger and The History of The Birth Control Pill

Posted January 6th, 2020 by south ave & filed under Birth Control.

From prehistoric condoms made of animal intestines to vulcanized rubber diaphragms, contraception has come a long way in the United States. Birth control today is as easy as getting a single implant that remains effective for years. With all the modern advances in pregnancy prevention, the birth control pill has continued to be one of… Read more »

5 Things You Should Know Before Your First Trip to the Gynecologist

Posted December 4th, 2019 by south ave & filed under Gynecology Exams, Women's Health.

Visiting a new doctor for the first time can be a little scary, since you don’t know the physician or what to expect at your appointment. For young women in particular, seeing a gynecologist for the first time can be even more intimidating. As a woman, it’s important that you keep up with your reproductive… Read more »

Everything You Need to Know About HPV

Posted October 30th, 2019 by south ave & filed under South Avenue Womens Services, STI/STD Information.

If there’s anything you’ve heard and retained about HPV, it’s probably that it’s the leading cause of cervical cancer. While this is true—and a very important fact to remember—it’s not the only thing you need to know about HPV as a sexually active adult! It’s important to educate yourself about common STIs and STDs so… Read more »

Chlamydia Vaccine Trials Show Promising Results

Posted August 20th, 2019 by south ave & filed under Women's Health.

Sexually transmitted diseases are on the rise in the United States, with an estimated 1.7 million new cases recorded in 2017 alone. Chlamydia is by far the most common of these STDs, affecting an estimated 1 in 20 sexually-active women between the ages of 14 to 24. According to the New York State Department of… Read more »

HIV-Prevention Implant Completes First Human Trial

Posted August 5th, 2019 by south ave & filed under Women's Health.

In an exciting development, the first human trial of a new HIV-prevention implant has recently been completed by the pharmaceutical company MSD. The implant could potentially offer an alternative means of delivery for PrEP drugs, which can prevent an individual from contracting HIV. PrEP, or pre-exposure prophylaxis, offers a way for people who do not… Read more »

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