If a woman becomes pregnant, should her IUD be removed?
If a woman becomes pregnant with an IUD in place, confirm that the pregnancy is intrauterine and not ectopic. Remove the IUD promptly, regardless of her plans for the pregnancy. Early removal reduces the risk of spontaneous miscarriage or preterm delivery should the woman plan to continue the pregnancy.
The Botched Call in Detroit
The veteran ump regretted it.
“I just cost that kid a perfect game,†Joyce said. “I thought he beat the throw. I was convinced he beat the throw, until I saw the replay.â€
The Best in the World
The CHOICE project will soon be telling the world of lower contraceptive discontinuation rates, higher levels of satisfaction, lower rates of pregnancy and lower rates of repeat abortion with the “you can’t forget me methods.â€
“Mr. Hatcher is a 72 year-old gentleman…”
“Today is the day the Lord hath made: rejoice and be glad in it.â€
Motivated People Only!
From Hatcher’s Pond: from the artist, Lucinda Bunnen
Could I suggest that a patient rethink her relationship with a man?
Complete refusal to use a condom would be a strong indication for a young woman or man entering a dating relationship to end the relationship quickly.
If a high school or university counselor is not urging women whose boyfriends refuse to use condoms to rethink that relationship, an important opportunity is being lost.
Have a great moment!
“Have a great moment!”
ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF THE MIRENA IUD
Updated revisions of the Advantages and Disadvantages of the Mirena IUD
Hate it for a month, then love it for 5 years!
You may hate Mirena for a month but then you’re going to love it for 5 years!
Friendship, repetition and the truth
What does it mean to be a doctor? It means doing what Dr. Elizabeth Collins did. This story has to do with smoking, a habit that kills many people each year in the United States. Dr. Collins described it in this way: