Women’s Health

22 Dec Which contraceptive should I choose?

Posted at 11:01h in Women's Health by Shannon Lee Dutchyn, MD, CCFP, FCFP

Ask the Lady Doctor – Which contraceptive should I choose? (Part 5) This is the final instalment of our series about contraceptive choices. So far we’ve covered rhythm and barrier methods, IUDs and oral contraceptives. This article will look at injectables, implants and surgical options to...

09 Dec Oral Contraceptive Pill

Posted at 13:14h in Women's Health by Shannon Lee Dutchyn, MD, CCFP, FCFP

Ask The Lady Doctor – Which contraceptive should I choose (Part IV) Oral Contraceptive Pill (OCP) OCP's might be considered second only to penicillin as the most revolutionary drug ever discovered. It is a medication so ground-breaking that it eventually became known simply as “The Pill”. Since it's...

09 Dec Contraceptive – IUD

Posted at 13:57h in Women's Health by Shannon Lee Dutchyn, MD, CCFP, FCFP

Ask the Lady Doctor – Which contraceptive should I use? Part 3 - IUD’s The IUD (intrauterine device) is an attractive method of birth control for many women because it is highly effective (99% efficacy), has few associated side effects and is “no nonsense” - meaning...

09 Dec Contraceptive: Barrier Methods

Posted at 14:05h in Women's Health by Shannon Lee Dutchyn, MD, CCFP, FCFP

Ask the Lady Doctor – Which contraceptive should I use? Part 2: Barrier Methods Our ancestors contrived many "barriers" to copulation and pregnancy. The chastity belt was a very effective, albeit slightly barbaric way for a man to ensure that his woman did not take a lover during...

09 Dec Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Posted at 13:51h in Women's Health by Shannon Lee Dutchyn, MD, CCFP, FCFP

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month Also known a “pink ribbon day”, October 13 is the official start of the annual campaign that helps bring awareness of breast cancer, its diagnosis, treatment and sometimes palliation. This is happening all over the word in support of research,...

09 Dec Let’s talk about contraception

Posted at 14:00h in Women's Health by Shannon Lee Dutchyn, MD, CCFP, FCFP

Ask the Lady Doctor – Which contraceptive should I use? Part 1: Natural Family Planning Contraception is a delicate subject - but an important one. The best way to prevent unwanted pregnancies and abortions is prevention - and the best contraceptive method is the one that...

Women’s Health

22 Dec Which contraceptive should I choose?

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09 Dec Contraceptive – IUD

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