“Cracked Open”: New Book Looks at Fertility and Reproductive Technology
Our Bodies Ourselves board member Miriam Zoll has a new book coming out on May 1, "Cracked Open: Liberty, Fertility and the Pursuit … More
Monthly Archives: April 2013
How Can We Help Teen Mothers Avoid and Cope With Postpartum Depression?
Although there is a fair amount of information and research available on postpartum depression in general, very little of it seems to focus … More
Study: IUDs Offer Safe Contraception Option for Teens But Rarely Prescribed
Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are a fairly safe, long-acting form of contraception, but many myths about the devices persist. For example, it's somewhat common … More
Supreme Court Hears Case Against Myriad Genetics: Why Patents Hurt Women’s Health
[youtube]http://youtu.be/o_KS3Bcc9I8[/youtube] On Monday, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the lawsuit against Myriad Genetics, challenging the company's right to hold patents on … More
“Can We See the Baby Bump, Please?”: Film on Commercial Surrogacy in India Screens in Boston
Update: A second public event has been added, also co-sponsored by Our Bodies Ourselves: "Systemic Violence or Informed Consent? The Politics of New … More
The Long Political History of Increasing Access to Emergency Contraception
Last week, a judge ordered the FDA to make emergency contraception pills available over the counter, with no age restrictions, capping a long … More
Eating Disorders in Adolescence Can Have a Long Term Effect on Women’s Health
Despite the prevalence of eating disorders in adolescent girls, it's difficult to find information about longer term health consequences in adults, as little follow-up … More
The Saga of Michael Klein: A Poem in Praise of a Pristine Perineum
by Allison Saran Some of the world’s greatest medical discoveries never receive the attention they deserve. For Canadian physician Michael Klein, the attention came … More
Study: Expand Abortion Access by Expanding the Types of Professionals Who Can Provide Care
In the United States, 87 percent of counties have no abortion provider, forcing some women to travel potentially long distances for reproductive health … More
What’s Wrong With Fertility Clinics and Online Advertising
Did you know the United States and New Zealand are the only nations that permit direct-to-consumer (DTC) pharmaceutical ads? A decade ago, Kaiser Family … More