Speaking of Dr. Ernst Gräfenberg, let’s talk about intrauterine devices (IUDs) since Dr. G is recognized as the first developer of the modern IUD. IUDs, in a crude sense, have existed for an untold number of years. Women and men have inserted various implements into human and animal uteri to prevent pregnancy for many years. [...]
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History of the IUD
Posted in cervix, chemicals, contraception, gynecology, hormones, obstetrics, ovary, ovulation, pharmaceuticals, uterus, young women, tagged birth control, chemicals, contraceptive, Ernst Gräfenberg, history, IUD, uterus on November 28, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Diaphragms
Posted in cervix, contraception, disease, gynecology, menstruation, pharmaceuticals, pregnancy, sex, young women, tagged contraception, diaphragm, latex, pregnancy, stds on November 16, 2008 | 3 Comments »
Diaphragms are a popular type of contraception that consist of a sheath of silicone or latex around a
circle-molded spring that is placed in the vagina prior to intercourse to prevent sperm from entering the uterus. Having discussed with many women my age various types of contraception, the diaphragm is probably one of the least discussed [...]
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