Update on Over-the-Counter (OTC) Contrac...

In the 25 years since its emergence in the US, West Nile virus has become the leading cause of domestic mosquito-borne disease. It causes approximately 1300 neuroinvasive disease cases and 130 deaths annually in the US. Coauthor Carolyn Gould, MD, of the CDC joins JAMA Senior Edi ... Show More

Worldwide, 1 in 3 women and 1 in 5 men older than 50 years experience osteoporotic fractures in their lifetime. Author Suzanne N. Morin, MD, MSc, of McGill University and JAMA Deputy Editor Mary M. McDermott, MD, discuss the diagnosis and management of osteoporosis. Related Conte ... Show More

Which tests can be used to diagnose type 2 diabetes? When should injectable medications for type 2 diabetes be started? These are just some of the questions clinicians may have when diagnosing and treating type 2 diabetes in adults. Author Rita Kalyani, MD, MHS, of Johns Hopkins ... Show More

Despite the apparent simplicity in the two options available, the combined oral contraceptive pill (COCP) and the progestogen-only pill (POP), choosing the right oral contraceptive pill can be challenging. In this podcast, Dr Thomas Round, a GP and EKU Clinical Lead, talks to Dr ... Show More

Both the combined and progestin-only pills are highly effective with perfect use, with a failure rate of less than 1%. However, the failure rate with “typical use” is 9%, which accounts for inconsistent or incorrect use. In this podcast Dr Thomas Round, a GP and EKU Clinical Lead ... Show More

Ever wondered how birth control affects your natural hormonal rhythm? Listen to Dr. Sarah Hill reveal the truth about hormones, health, and life choices. This episode explores how synthetic hormones from birth control pills can influence a wide range of bodily functions, from bra ... Show More

In this episode, Clare sits down with Annabelle to tackle a hot topic: hormonal birth control. Whether it’s the pill, IUD, or implant, hormonal birth control is often recommended for managing PCOS symptoms. But is it right for you?We’re diving into the pros, cons, and everything ... Show More

Sis, it’s time to talk about a topic that impacts so many of us—contraception! In this episode, we’re breaking down the different types of contraceptives, how they work, and the effects they can have on your body, mental health, and fitness journey. Whether it’s hormonal methods ... Show More

La vie de Marion a basculé le jour où elle a fait un AVC massif à 18 ans l'a laissant lourdement handicapée. En errance médical pendant des années, elle découvre plusieurs années plus tard que sa pilule contraceptive de 3eme générations en est la cause. Je vous laisse avec la sui ... Show More

For decades, taking the birth control pill to prevent pregnancy was seen as a no-brainer. But lately, people are saying that it’s actually a brain-changer. They say that the pill can affect who you’re attracted to, that it can tank your libido, and that it can make you depressed. ... Show More

In today’s episode, we revisit an important conversation that resonates with many listeners: the connection between hormonal birth control and weight gain.Join Clare, the host of PCOS Explained, as she dives deep into the nuances of hormonal contraceptives. We’ll explore the hist ... Show More

Pilule, implant, stérilet, anneau… Au rayon de la contraception, les femmes ont le choix. Une douzaine de choix précisément. Pour les hommes c’est beaucoup plus restreint. Il y a le préservatif, mais son taux d’échec en vie réelle reste élevé (13 %, selon l’Organisation mondiale ... Show More

Accredited sex and relationships therapist Cate Campbell and her son, Diggory Waite, chat about the groundbreaking work of William Masters and Virginia Johnson, the pioneers of human sexuality research. They discuss how their unconventional experiments—often involving themselves— ... Show More