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Birth Control
Grapefruit-Heavy Diet Helped Spur Dangerous Clot
The fruit, combined with contraceptive pill and a genetic mutation, almost cost woman her leg, doctors say
Second-Generation Female Condom Approved
Protects against pregnancy and sexually transmitted disease
Newer Contraceptives Don’t Increase Heart Risk
But more research is needed because they may lead to blood clots, study says
Flu Shots Lower Risk of Blood Clots
Study found getting one reduced chances by 26%
Successive Births, HRT Use Boost Joint Replacement Risks
Early puberty also a factor in increased chance of knee, hip surgeries, study finds
’Extended Cycle’ Contraception Garners More Interest
But many women still question safety of skipping monthly bleeding
More U.S. Women Getting Birth Control Services
But the number receiving reproductive health care services remains flat, survey finds
Repeat Teen Self-Cutters Likely to Engage in Risky Sex
Only 39% said they used condoms consistently in previous 90 days, study finds
Male Contraception: Progress Slow but Steady
Experts say future choices will extend beyond condoms, vasectomy
Hormone Combo May Provide Reversible Male Birth Control Tool
Testosterone coupled with progestin effectively suppressed sperm production
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