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Startups are bringing the technology of this tedious, anxious process up to date.

Dr. Parker’s recent work has focused on violence against women, sexual assault, and reproductive rights and justice. He was recently honored by the United Nations Office of Human Rights as one of twelve Women’s Human Rights Defenders on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the United Nations’ Fourth World Conference on Women. Willie J. Parker is board certified in both obstetrics and gynecology and trained in preventive medicine. He holds an MD from the University of Iowa, a Masters of Public Health from the Harvard School of Public Health, and a Master of Science from the University of Michigan. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx

More women are trying menstruation suppression to improve their quality of life.

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Many Irish women travel to England for abortions but sometimes this is not practical. One woman tells us how a website made it possible

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The abortion pill is so safe and easy to use we should let women take it at home, says Clare Wilson

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When the laws that govern women fail to protect their health, Women on Web is one of the few places on the internet where those in need can find help.

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I recently attended an exhibition featuring the work of University of North Carolina professor and visual artist Susan Harbage Page. Since 2007, Page has made yearly pilgrimages to the Texas – Mexico border to collect objects left behind by migrants, which she has now compiled into her exhibit, Objects from the Borderlands: The U.S.-Mexico ...

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On September 28th, the University of Copenhagen released a study declaring a link between hormonal birth control and depression. The in-depth study collected da

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Menstrual products will be available where they are desperately needed.

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Long-lasting hormone contraceptives are now the most recommended form of birth control for young women. And many women say the fact that they can reduce or eliminate periods is a big plus.

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Two weeks ago, a sexual health company called Minna Life approached The Verge and asked if one of our reporters might want to try the kGoal — a Kickstarter "smart Kegel exerciser" meant to help...

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Timna Understein was inspired to shine a melanoma awareness spotlight on our vulvas and vaginas because of a dialogue she had with her gynecologist.

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We are only starting to understand the impact of space travel on women's health. But a new study has just made it easier for astronauts to decide whether they want to stop their periods.

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A crucial issue — a matter of life or death — is missing from the presidential race.

What if we talked about gun violence, and discussed only bullet size?

#women's health #politics #body politics #power #us politics

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