by Ros Wood, Australia
Gender issues and the complex nature of endometriosis have led to the creation of a variety of myths and misconceptions about the condition. This article highlights a few of the more common ones, and gives some insights into their origins.
Period pain is normal
‘Women’s problems’ perplexed nineteenth century doctors, who saw them as [...]
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Birth Control Pills Reduce Fertility (Fiction)
No evidence shows that the use of birth control pills affects future fertility. In fact, birth control pills are very short acting. Therefore, birth control pills never make much of an impact on the body’s ability to reproduce. If anything, using the pill or one of its hormonal counterparts such [...]
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by Dr Heather McNamee
The contraceptive “pill” has undergone a second revolution since the sexual revolution it helped create in the 1960s. There have been enormous changes to its composition and our knowledge of its effects. Several old wives tales have recently been dispelled.
Myth 1: You should take a “break” from the pill.
All that happens is you [...]
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Welcome to the new and improved Endometriosis and Fertility Resource Page! It was once known as the EndoPhil Resource Page, but we have taken steps to make it even better, now on our very own website.
This resource page has been set up to collate the latest news on endometriosis, fertility, infertility, medications and medical procedures. It is also a source of basic facts and hopes to bust myths of human reproduction.
DISCLAIMER: It is not the intent of this blog to replace the medical advice of physicians and other health professionals.
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