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One size doesn't fit all. Why we need to continue to develop new contraceptive methods.

The reasons why women at risk for pregnancy aren’t using contraception are likely as complex as women’s lives. Through my own practice, I...

The people have spoken! Menopause: Your Questions Answered.

I had a great time launching our House Call with Dr. Lady Doctor web series* at BlogHer18 a few weeks ago. A particular highlight was...

Hard Time Getting a GYN appointment? It might soon get worse.

Rural areas in the US and around the world have historically had a difficult time attracting doctors at all, much less specialists. As...

US Maternal Health Crisis, Part 1

Every day 2-3 women die in pregnancy or childbirth in the US Women in the US are 3 times more likely to die during pregnancy or within...

What's in a name? How "Family Planning" became a euphemism

Throughout my career in reproductive health, the term "family planning" has been at times confusing, at times controversial and sometimes...

What is the "Global Gag Rule" and why should you care?

Photo credit: K Culwell, 2013. Family Planning counselor in Ethiopia. The Global Gag Rule, also known as the Mexico City Policy, and now...

What do Texas and Kenya have in common?

Photo credit: K Culwell, 2017. Woefully inadequate sex education. Having recently traveled to Kenya and heard the voices of many young...

Question: What doesn't work to prevent teen pregnancy?

Spoiler Alert: Abstinence-only education and limited access to contraception. Sounds obvious, right? But not in Texas. Excellent coverage...

The birthplace of humankind: inspiration for developing new contraceptive methods.

There is controversy about which African country contains the “true” birthplace of humankind. I’ve recently returned from Kenya, where...

ZIKA: Back in the Headlines

Zika is back in the headlines recently based on a recent report by CDC which found a twentyfold increase in birth defects among pregnant...