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What’s the Difference Between Mammography and Thermography?

Posted September 26th, 2017 by south ave & filed under Women's Health.

The American Cancer Society recommends that all women age 45 and older get an annual mammogram to screen for breast cancer. Prior to that, women who notice any changes in the look and feel of their breasts should undergo a mammogram as well. Mammography utilizes X-rays to identify anatomical changes in breast tissue that occur… Read more »

Trump Administration Expected to End Birth Control Mandate

Posted August 22nd, 2017 by south ave & filed under Birth Control.

Republican senators may have failed in their recent attempts to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, but at least one component of the sweeping Obama-era healthcare bill is still in jeopardy. According to a recent article in The Wall Street Journal, the Trump Administration is finalizing plans to roll back the Affordable Care Act’s… Read more »

In Colorado, Pharmacists Can Now Prescribe Birth Control

Posted August 8th, 2017 by south ave & filed under Birth Control.

With the future of a federal mandate requiring free birth control coverage in jeopardy, a number of states are stepping in to take matters into their own hands. Here in New York, for example, Governor Andrew Cuomo recently announced that the state government would take “aggressive action” to protect women’s access to no-cost birth control… Read more »

Research Suggests America Could Soon Face an OB/GYN Shortage

Posted July 26th, 2017 by south ave & filed under Women's Health.

According to a new study by Doximity, a wave of retirements over the next 10 years could mean a shortage of obstetricians and gynecologists, making it increasingly difficult for women to access essential reproductive health services. The survey, which was conducted by a social network for physicians and advanced practice clinicians, ultimately found the average… Read more »

Oregon Passes Comprehensive Reproductive Health Equality Act

Posted July 18th, 2017 by south ave & filed under Abortion Law.

It’s not hard to tell that reproductive healthcare in the U.S. has faced multiple threats in recent months. As state legislatures embrace President Trump’s attempts to defund Planned Parenthood, the Senate has been advocating for a replacement healthcare bill that could threaten women’s rights across the board. And yet, Oregon is now taking steps to… Read more »

UN Encourages New York to Update Reproductive Health Law

Posted June 21st, 2017 by south ave & filed under Abortion Law.

New York State’s legislative session is drawing to a close and the Senate is running out of time to pass the Reproductive Health Act, which would update antiquated abortion policies that have been in place since before the landmark Supreme Court ruling in Roe v. Wade. In particular, the bill would eliminate two long-standing statutes… Read more »

Plant-Based Chemicals Could Become New Contraceptive Option

Posted May 24th, 2017 by south ave & filed under Birth Control.

Last week, researchers from the University of California, Berkeley announced their discovery of two wild plant compounds that could serve as “molecular condoms,” blocking fertilization in what could become the next generation of male contraception. The compounds themselves are derived from chemicals found in dandelion roots, as well as the plant Tripterygium wilfordii, better known… Read more »

Many Women Still Lack Access to Long-Term Birth Control

Posted May 15th, 2017 by south ave & filed under Birth Control.

Despite recent scientific gains in the world of female reproductive research, a significant number of American women still lack access to long-lasting contraception following childbirth. According to research conducted at the University of Michigan, although the rate of postpartum IUDs and implants has increased sevenfold over the past five years, 96 percent of those cases… Read more »

Lab Device Helps Scientists Study Female Reproductive Cycle

Posted April 17th, 2017 by south ave & filed under Women's Health.

Half of the human population has female reproductive organs, and yet a significant amount of mystery still surrounds women-specific health issues. But hope may be on the horizon: only a few weeks ago, scientists revealed they had successfully created a miniature device that can mimic the female reproductive cycle. What does this mean for women… Read more »

Improved Contraceptive Access Could Save $12 Billion a Year

Posted March 30th, 2017 by south ave & filed under Birth Control.

Recently, we’ve reported at length about the positive benefits of reliable, long-term contraceptives. From research that suggests birth control may help protect women against endometrial cancer to our latest breakdown of IUD advantages, the team at South Avenue Women’s Services is dedicated to monitoring encouraging developments for women’s health—and now, we can add economics to… Read more »

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