We're told that migraines increase risk - where would that fit in the table (assuming for non-smokers) - or is that yet another thing used to bully us?
Looking forward to your article about progestin/breast cancer! And at some point would you be willing to tackle breast cancer risk and MHT for those with dense breast tissue?
Since it's like 50% of women, which I'm reminded of after every damn mammogram when I get the letter saying I have "Extremely Dense Breast Tissue," seems like there should be more good (non-scary) info out there, but I can't find it... just info on breast cancer risk in general with various forms of MHT and how lifestyle/diet (like alcohol consumption, etc.) increases risk, which I know you've addressed.
It's a good perspective. But you can further reduce the risk of pregnancy, COVID, getting struck by a car, etc., by doing preventive things. So your risk of getting struck by lightning is zero if you don't go out in thunderstorms, say. But you can't avoid a risk if you need the pill.
And we still need men to step up. Have women invented "the pill for men" yet? Give them pantyhose, too, while we're at it.
As for the infant and mother mortality, it is absolutely unacceptable. Poor white women have a greater chance of a successful pregnancy and delivery than rich Black women! From the NYT: "350 babies born to the poorest white mothers die"; "437 babies born to the richest Black mothers die."
thank you for this - would you be willing to share link to sources so i can "steal" this to add to my contraception patient education handout folder?- thank you - (FNP - family practice)
love this! seems like “everyone” is demonizing hormonal contraceptives esp COCs.. are they still seeing long term benefits of long term pill use? decreased risk of endometrial and ovarian cancers?
My wife and I are having no success finding any research, writing, nor insights on whether or not a person using the pill (Tri-Lo-Sprintec), and nearing typical menopause age (48), could experience symptoms typical to those seen in GUSM. Can you share any insights or research on the topic?
Very interesting perspective, and hoping your "big project" is the completion of another book.
We're told that migraines increase risk - where would that fit in the table (assuming for non-smokers) - or is that yet another thing used to bully us?
Looking forward to your article about progestin/breast cancer! And at some point would you be willing to tackle breast cancer risk and MHT for those with dense breast tissue?
Since it's like 50% of women, which I'm reminded of after every damn mammogram when I get the letter saying I have "Extremely Dense Breast Tissue," seems like there should be more good (non-scary) info out there, but I can't find it... just info on breast cancer risk in general with various forms of MHT and how lifestyle/diet (like alcohol consumption, etc.) increases risk, which I know you've addressed.
It's a good perspective. But you can further reduce the risk of pregnancy, COVID, getting struck by a car, etc., by doing preventive things. So your risk of getting struck by lightning is zero if you don't go out in thunderstorms, say. But you can't avoid a risk if you need the pill.
And we still need men to step up. Have women invented "the pill for men" yet? Give them pantyhose, too, while we're at it.
As for the infant and mother mortality, it is absolutely unacceptable. Poor white women have a greater chance of a successful pregnancy and delivery than rich Black women! From the NYT: "350 babies born to the poorest white mothers die"; "437 babies born to the richest Black mothers die."
thank you for this - would you be willing to share link to sources so i can "steal" this to add to my contraception patient education handout folder?- thank you - (FNP - family practice)
We need more charts like this in the world. Thanks
love this! seems like “everyone” is demonizing hormonal contraceptives esp COCs.. are they still seeing long term benefits of long term pill use? decreased risk of endometrial and ovarian cancers?
Any further commentary on the recent article would be helpful! Thanks for considering.
My wife and I are having no success finding any research, writing, nor insights on whether or not a person using the pill (Tri-Lo-Sprintec), and nearing typical menopause age (48), could experience symptoms typical to those seen in GUSM. Can you share any insights or research on the topic?