by Elizabeth Kissling | Jan 30, 2011 | Internet
The FDA announced this week that breast implants may be linked to anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL), a very rare type of cancer. You can purchase a trucker hat illustrated with female reproductive organs. The cancer risks of using hormones for menopause appear to...
by Elizabeth Kissling | Jan 27, 2011 | Anatomy, Menstruation, New Research, Pharmaceutical
Guest Post by Emily Swan, Marymount Manhattan College With the military’s history of suppressing minority groups, its new effort to conceal and terminate menstruation comes as no surprise. Hopefully, the menses will be able to come out of the closet soon enough. I...
by Elizabeth Kissling | Jan 26, 2011 | Advertising, Disposable menstrual products, FemCare
In the spirit of Ms. magazine’s long-standing “No Comment” feature, I share without comment this e-card forwarded to me by a student:...
by Elizabeth Kissling | Jan 24, 2011 | Advertising, Media, Menorrhagia, Menstruation, Pharmaceutical, Television
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved tranexamic acid tablets as treatment for heavy menstrual bleeding more than a year ago, but you probably haven’t seen much of this television commercial to promote the drug (brand name Lysteda). Matthew Arnold...
by Elizabeth Kissling | Jan 23, 2011 | Internet
Will contraceptive coverage be included as part of preventive health care under the Affordable Coverage Act? A study explores the benefits of using humor to improve chances of conception with in-vitro fertilization. Feministe presents the nice pregnant lady’s...
