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Endless Memory AKA: Superior Autobiographical Intelligence

by Managing Contraception | Jan 20, 2011 | Dr. Bob Hatcher, Newsletter, Uncategorized

Endless Memory AKA: Superior Autobiographical Intelligence Bob Hatcher January 20, 2011 Maggie and I saw two amazing segments of 60 minutes this past December 19th. They were called ENDLESS MEMORY. There were six individuals who could remember virtually every day of...

It’s an incredibly good time to avoid an unintended pregnancy

by Managing Contraception | Sep 28, 2009 | Newsletter, Uncategorized

UNINTENDED PREGNANCY AND FLU One (1) million of the 10 million women who will have intercourse tonight  do NOT want to become pregnant BUT will use no contraceptive (10%).  Approximately half of all unintended pregnancies are in women using no contraceptive at...

Stress is all about us… Everywhere!!

by Managing Contraception | Sep 27, 2009 | Dr. Bob Hatcher, Newsletter, Uncategorized

Stress is everywhere Robert A. Hatcher MD, MPH      September 27, 2009  Stress is all about us.  It creeps into our lives like fog the day after a rainstorm.  Stress seems to taunt us with the refrain: “Stop me if you can.”  But sometimes it seems almost...

Serenity Prayers Help!

by Managing Contraception | Sep 26, 2009 | Dr. Bob Hatcher, Newsletter, Uncategorized

Serenity Prayers Help! Robert A. Hatcher MD, MPH It’s amazing how often we find ourselves grasping at straws as we try to work through our approach to a difficult issue.  We may feel our heart pounding away down in our chest. Were we to take our pulse it might be...

Are NuvaRings affected by vaginal medications?

by Managing Contraception | Apr 11, 2009 | Newsletter, Uncategorized

Question: I just switched from the patch to NuvaRing. I have problems with recurrent yeast infections. To maintain vaginal pH, I have used intra-vaginal medications Fem PH or Relagard. Is it okay to use this medication with the NuvaRing or are the acids in it damaging...

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