Luu D Ireland - Tumblr

Dr. Luu D. Ireland is a University of Massachusetts assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology who emphasizes a personalized approach to patient care. Areas in which Dr. Luu D. Ireland has extensive experience include adolescent pregnancy, contraception, and pregnancy prevention. She also holds a Master of Public Health, which she obtained at Columbia University in New York. Knowledgeable about issues such as miscarriage management and reproductive health policy, Dr. Ireland maintains Young Physician Member status with the Committee for Gynecologic Practice. She is also active with the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists as treasurer of District 1's Massachusetts Section. Earning her MD at the David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Dr. Ireland was active with the medical honor society Alpha Omega Alpha. In a poster presentation at the American Public Health Association in San Diego, she spoke on "Pregnancy Intention and Contraceptive Use: Findings from the Los Angeles Mommy and Baby Survey." Before acquiring her medical degree, Dr. Luu D. Ireland worked in Los Angeles in the early 2000s with the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Local 3299. She spearheaded a campaign to improve health care benefits and provide a living wage in the UCLA system for immigrant and low-income service employees.

[luudireland-blog]

The Massachusetts Sexual and Reproductive Health Program

Luu D Ireland has over a decade of experience in obstetrics and gynecology. Currently, she serves as an assistant professor at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. Luu D. Ireland has wri…

[luudireland-blog]

PRH Hosts Advocates on the Frontlines Fundraiser

An accomplished medical professional, Dr. Luu D. Ireland is an assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology at UMass Memorial Medical Center and the University of Massachusetts Medical School. …

[luudireland-blog]

ACOG Recommends OTC Access to Hormonal Contraception

Experienced obstetric and gynecologic medicine practitioner Luu D. Ireland, MD, serves as assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. Dr. Luu D. Ireland belongs to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). In order to expand women’s choices for over-the-counter contraceptives, ACOG has recommended the approval of hormonal contraception to over-the-counter status . ACOG issued a new update to supersede its previous recommendation. ACOG maintains that hormonal birth control such as contraceptive pills, patches, vaginal rings, and depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) should be made available over the counter for women of all ages, since they have been proven to be safe and effective. In the guidance it issued, ACOG acknowledges that regulatory action is required to achieve this expanded access recommendation. Also, ACOG is aware that some states have allowed access to hormonal contraception in pharmacies and through online shopping sites. But the ultimate goal of the recommendation is to make hormonal contraception accessible over the counter everywhere. In its guidance, ACOG says prescription poses an unnecessary obstacle to a woman’s access to her preferred method of birth control. While ACOG maintains that a woman has to see her gynecologist at least once a year for a health assessment, access to contraception should not require prior visit to a physician. A woman has the right to choose the method of contraception that she believes works best for her, ACOG’s guidance states.

[luudireland-blog]

Benefits of Using Natural Family Planning Methods

A resident of Worcester, Massachusetts, Luu D. Ireland is an experienced obstetrician and gynecologist with vast experience in family planning She serves as Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at UMass Memorial Medical Center, University of Massachusetts Medical School. Luu D. Ireland is a family planning specialist and has a Family Planning Fellowship from David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California. Natural family planning is a contraception technique that requires a woman to keep track of and record various fertility signals during her menstrual cycle to determine when she’s likely to get pregnant. Natural family planning focuses on fertility awareness and is associated with numerous benefits. Natural family planning has no physical side effects, as there are no devices to insert or pills to take, and it doesn’t risk the health of a partner. Other forms of contraception are associated with undesirable effects, including increased exposure to cancer, high blood pressure, and reduced libido. Natural family planning is environmentally friendly since it doesn’t use artificial hormones that pollute water systems and harm wildlife. There is no packaging or any waste products to dispose of as with artificial contraceptives. Marital joy and communication are improved as both spouses share the responsibility of family planning and are able to freely express themselves regarding their sexuality. Couples learn about, accept, and live in harmony with their fertility, thus promoting peace of mind and increased intimacy.