Medical #metoo Drives Updates in IUD Guidelines
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by Michaela Palenikova
2y ago
Intrauterine contraceptive devices (IUD) are undoubtedly one of the most reliable methods of birth control – effective, safe and hassle-free. However, this summer one woman’s painful experience during IUD fitting caused a stir leading to changes in IUD guidelines in the UK. Before closing 2021, we sat down with Lucy Cohen to ask her about her experience and the results from the petition she started in June. Lucy’s Experience When Lucy Cohen entered the doctor’s office for an IUD fitting, she anticipated a little bit of discomfort or at most a tolerable amount of pain. She was told that an ove ..read more
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Bridging the Gender Gap in Clinical Trials
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by Michaela Palenikova
2y ago
ieThe gender gap crisis in healthcare and the need to find solutions has been widely discussed in topic 2021 – and rightly so. The scientific and medical communities have acknowledged this gap. Medical professionals practice evidence-based medicine which is based on evidence from clinical studies largely conducted in male subjects. As a result, women-specific symptoms are often dismissed or misdiagnosed. But there are good reasons to be optimistic. This paradigm is changing. In the last decades, policy changes have mandated the inclusion of females in clinical trials. More recently, innovator ..read more
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9 Books on Women’s Health & Gynecology
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by Michaela Palenikova
2y ago
Books remain the undisputable golden standard in the distribution of information. That’s why it is only fitting that they have their own month where they are celebrated like the undoubted Kings and Queens of knowledge and wisdom. Did you know that October is considered by some countries as a national book month? It is important to make informed decision about own body – that is why we put together a few pieces spreading awareness and answering questions around women’s health and gynecology. Let’s take a read! 1. The Vagina Bible: The Vulva and the Vagina In the book, Dr. Jen Gunter debunks ma ..read more
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The Effect of Contraceptives on Mental Health
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by Michaela Palenikova
2y ago
On the occasion of Mental Health Day celebrated on October 10, it would be timely to talk about the effect of contraceptives on mental health. There is no doubt that medical science has made safer and more effective contraceptives, which empowers women to choose when and when not to get pregnant. This article aims to shed some light on the question of the safety of contraceptives in relation to mental health and hopefully allay some of the fears that some women have of using them. Contraceptives and Mental Health Non-hormonal contraceptives such as condoms, diaphragms, cervical caps and sperm ..read more
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Innovations in Female and Male Contraception
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by Michaela Palenikova
2y ago
Contraception has come a long way – from unusual birth control methods like crocodile dung, natural ointments, and lemon rinds that our ancestors have used, we now have birth control pills, injectables, contraceptive patches, IUDs, condoms, and sterilization methods. Given these modern contraceptives, the reproductive health field does not stop innovating and making birth control safer and more accessible for both men and women. In celebration of World Contraception Day on 26th of September, we are going to take a look at some innovations in male and female contraception and developments in i ..read more
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Gynecology & Women’s Health on Social Media
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by Michaela Palenikova
2y ago
For over 40 years, September has been recognized as Sexual Health Awareness Month. This year the theme is Turn it on: Sexual health in a digital world. Accelerated by the pandemic, it speaks to the recognition that: “We have found in the digital landscape new ways of learning, living together, enjoying, creating, relating, communicating and experiencing our sexuality.” It is a fact that the way we consume social media has been dramatically changed. “Edutainment” – content intended to be both educational and enjoyable – has been widely produced and viewed across platforms and industries. And t ..read more
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How to be inclusive in gynecology?
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by Michaela Palenikova
2y ago
“You can’t be modern if you are not inclusive.” It was feedback Aspivix received in social media after releasing its newly created vision statement “Gynecology. Now modern.” This followed by a descriptor: “Developing modern devices in gynecology for clinicians and women.” Using gender-balanced language is becoming non-optional in every sector, yet how do we articulate inclusiveness in a sector named ‘women’s healthcare’ ? Such reflections made us stop and recognize the pivotal role of companies in the field of Obstetrics and Gynecology, so we asked ourselves: How to be inclusive in gynecolog ..read more
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“Movers & Shakers” Bringing Women’s Health into the Spotlight
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by Michaela Palenikova
2y ago
It is a fact: Women’s Healthcare has been neglected for far too long. Put simply into numbers, 50% of the world’s population are women but only 4% of investment goes into research focused on women’s health, according to some reports. Additionally, there is vast evidence showing that throughout history, women have been underrepresented or excluded from clinical trials. According to Fiona Maini, global compliance and strategy principal for Medidata: “Fundamental metabolic and hormonal differences can make women difficult to study compared to men but that is exactly why we must ensure we’re stud ..read more
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Teen Gynecology: The Fear of Unintended Pregnancies is a Global Concern
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by Michaela Palenikova
2y ago
We recently sat down with Dr. Jacot-Guillarmod, an experienced gynecologist specialized in children and adolescents, at the CHUV – University Hospital in Lausanne. During our conversation, we wanted to know more about her daily practice and the topics related to sexual and reproductive health that are top of mind for young girls in Switzerland. At Aspivix, we found this conversation timely and relevant.  If you are a young adult or have one in your life, we encourage you to take a read and please share your thoughts. Why teen gynecology? With close to 15 years of practice, Dr. Jacot-Guil ..read more
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Infographic: Tenaculum Use During IUD Procedures in the US
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by Michaela Palenikova
2y ago
The Intrauterine contraceptive device (IUD) is one of the most effective contraceptives on the market. It is proven to be 99% effective, offering the highest protection with the lowest risk of unintended pregnancies. However, according to studies about 20% of women are discouraged to choose an IUD because they believed the insertion procedure is painful.   To insert an IUD, clinicians need to gain access to the uterus which often requires the cervix to be stabilized. To stabilize the cervix (the lower part of the uterus) clinicians use an instrument called the tenaculum that works ..read more
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