Obgyn Key

Long-Acting Methods of Contraception The high rate of unintended pregnancies and the relatively high failure rates with the typical use of reversible methods of contraception are strong indications of a…

Vaginal and Transdermal Estrogen-Progestin Contraception The more options available for contraception the more effective family planning is within a society. Vaginal and transdermal estrogen-progestin contraception have considerable appeal for some…

Oral Contraception Contraception is commonly viewed as a modern event, a recent development in human history. On the contrary, efforts to limit reproduction predate our ability to write about it….

Reproduction and the Thyroid Thomas Wharton, in 1656, gave the thyroid gland its modern name (meaning oblong shield) because he believed the function of the thyroid was to fill vacant…

Family Planning, Sterilization, and Abortion As societies become more affluent, fertility decreases. This decrease is a response to the use of contraception and induced abortion. During her reproductive lifespan, the…

Introduction

Obesity Because more than one-third of American adults are obese, the unrewarding fight against obesity is all too common, not only with our patients but also with ourselves. An astonishing…

Postmenopausal Hormone Therapy Postmenopausal hormone therapy had its beginning in the effort to alleviate specific symptoms associated with the decline in estrogen production at menopause. There is little question that…

Menopause and the Perimenopausal Transition Throughout recorded history, multiple physical and mental conditions have been attributed to the menopause. Although medical writers often wrote colorfully in the past, unfortunately they…

The Breast The form, function, and pathology of the human female breast are major concerns of medicine and society. As mammals, we define our biologic class by the function of…