Oral Contraceptives: An Update on Health Benefits and Risks: Components of COCs COCs contain synthetic estrogen and progestin. A selected list of available COCs is shown in Table 1 . The two estrogen components available in the United States are ethinyl estradiol (EE)‚ the most commonly used estrogen‚ and mestranol. Mestranol is a prodrug that must be converted to EE by the liver.[5] No product has less than 50 mcg mestranol because lower dosages have diminished contraceptive efficacy. Most low-dose
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Contraceptive By Rina Rusi Human Sexuality Prof. Elona Gjebrea UNYT Contraception is a deliberate prevention of pregnancy using any of several methods ranging from natural to scientific ones. There are a variety of methods available in accordance to its nature of use. Some methods provide short term birth control facility whereas some other provides permanent or long term birth control facility. The following paper discusses some of the most popular reversible and irreversible methods
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Bhavna Polapragada C 2014 Reflective Statement How was your understanding of cultural and contextual considerations of the work developed through your Interactive oral? While reading the novel‚ “The Stranger‚” by Albert Camus‚ at the beginning‚ i had trouble understanding Meursault’s character. I did not understand the way he was so detached- emotionally and physically from society. I couldn’t understand why he was so detached and disconnected at his mother’s funeral. In society‚ we
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Written Report in Mapeh Group II Artificial Contraceptives and Natural Family Planning Artificial contraception‚ also known as birth control‚ are medications used to prevent pregnancy. The primary type of artificial contraception is the birth control pill. Types: Mechanical Devices – materials that are inserted or fitted to the reproductive system to prevent pregnancy. Such mechanical devices are condoms‚ which are inserted to the male genitalia‚ diaphragm‚ which is inserted to the
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Homework Project – Contraception Methods Part 1 Barrier Methods Male and female condoms1 Condoms are a form of barrier contraception. They are usually made out of latex but you can get them made latex-free and plastic (e.g. polyurethane) instead‚ though it can affect the effectiveness of the condom slightly. They are the only form of contraception that prevents both pregnancy and sexually-transmitted diseases‚ like HIV. The male condom fits over an erect penis before sex. A teat at the end
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Definition of Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology Oral and maxillofacial pathology is the specialty of dentistry and pathology which deals with the nature‚ identification‚ and management of diseases affecting the oral and maxillofacial regions. It is a science that investigates the causes‚ processes and effects of these diseases. The practice of oral and maxillofacial pathology includes research‚ diagnosis of diseases using clinical‚ radiographic‚ microscopic‚ biochemical or other examinations‚ and
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others. Emergency contraceptives (often called EC’s) are often categorized with dangerous methods used for terminating a pregnancy‚ such as a medical abortion. However‚ emergency contraceptives are a much better alternative than abortion. This is for three distinct reasons. Firstly‚ EC’s do not kill the life of a fetus‚ but avert the beginning of the fetus’ life. Secondly‚ they are more affordable and reduce the risk of future financial issues. Lastly‚ emergency contraceptives do not damage a woman
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IT IMPROVE ACCESS TO THE LOGAL SYSTEM DATE: 02nd May 2012 INTRODUCTION In this report I will be reflecting on the group’s oral presentation a on a topic in Business law‚ “What is ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution) and How Does in Improve Access to Justice”. First I will give a brief outline of ADR‚ the I will look at the effort we made by the group towards the oral presentation including the group’s strengths and weaknesses. I will look at the strengths and weaknesses of the presentation. I
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The Benefits of Triphasic Contraceptives A review of the benefits of triphasic combined oral contraceptives when compared to today’s low-dose monophasic alternatives. Introduction: Since their introduction in 1961‚ oestrogen-progestogen combined oral contraceptive (COC) pills have provided women with an effective and effortless means of contraception for 50 years [1]. Taken by 17% of all women of reproductive age‚ they are amongst the most widely prescribed drugs in the U.K. today[2]. Hitherto
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make difficult decisions regarding the protection of today’s youth. One of the biggest controversies that have been ongoing deals with the gray area regarding the roles of educators and parents. School systems today are distributing condoms and contraceptives to students as young as 11 years old with the intention of preventing their students from suffering from the negative side effects of sex. From an educator’s perspective‚ the distribution of condoms has become a necessity due to the overwhelming
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