Contra(miscon)ception Part II/II
Part of my job entails contraceptivesterilization counseling. I usually format my class based the length of duration of the contraceptive method. 1. Permanent: a. Intrauterine tubal occlusion: Placement of tiny coils in the fallopian tubes through the cervix and uterus. Pros: No incisions. Cons: There is a 3 month delay in achieving sterilization as the […]
Contra(miscon)ception Part I/II
Chew on this: Up to 50% of unintended pregnancies occur while using birth control! While this statistic is slightly anxiety inducing, it doesn’t mean we have suboptimal methods of contraception ( unless your preference is coitus interruptus). But even the best forms of contraception are at risk for failure, particularly if not used consistently and […]
Have you ever had a Toilet Seat transmitted disease ( T-STD) ?
No. No one has. It’s not a thing. To be blunt, it is called a sexually transmitted disease or infection ( STD/STI) for a reason. It happens by way of a sexual encounter. The toilet seat, short of a bad case of back splash, can’t be blamed. Nor can you acquire a STI from shared […]