Medical abortions have become popular in the U.S. Since 2001 with the FDA approval of RU486 for pregnancy between 3 and 7 weeks. Prior to 2001, medical abortions were commonly carried out with methotrexate. Methtrexate was FDA approved in the late 1950's for treatment of certain cancers. Since then, it has been used to treat psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis. Methotrexate is known to cause miscarriages and severe fetal abnormalities in the first...more
There have been numerous studies and articles written in medical literature regarding medical abortion in the first nine weeks of pregnancy. Prior to medical abortion, the most common method of performing a termination of pregnancy required undergoing a Suction D&C (Dilatation and Currettage). The manner in which a Suction Currettage is carried out for patients 12 weeks or less, is to position the patient as if she is to undergo a routine Pap...more
The Abortion Pill (Mifeprex, RU 486) was discovered and became popular in France in the late 1970's and early 1980's for termination of pregnancies between 3 and 7 weeks gestation. More than 50% of women in France and other parts of Europe choose the Abortion Pill method to terminate their pregnancy over the traditional surgical Suction Curettage. The reason that women choose the abortion pill more frequently is because women feel it is more private to have the abortion process take place in their own surroundings where they can be with their support person. It also avoids uncomfortable surgery and sedation and allows women a different choice. When the FDA approved RU 486 in the U.S. in 2000, it was initially thought that there would be a dramatic increase in the number of medical abortions performed. This did not turn out to be the case for multiple reasons. These included the following:1) High failure rate: The original studies of abortion procedures. with RU 486 were done with patients between 4 to 7 weeks (28 to 49 days). A lot of facilities in Europe still do not go past 7 weeks in performing abortions using RU 486. This is because the success rate drops from 95 to 99% success...more
What is Rh factor?Every person's blood is one of four major types. A, B, AB, or O. Blood types are determined by the types of antigens on the blood cells.Rh describes the factor that is found on the red blood cells of most people. People with the Rh factor are Rh positive, those who do not have the factor are Rh negative. Approximately 85% of the...more
Abortion is defined as the termination of a human pregnancy from within the intrauterine (womb) cavity with the intent not to produce a live birth. The way abortions are carried out in the first trimester of pregnancy is either 1) medical abortion where RU486 or methotrexate are given the first day a patient visits the medical office or clinic....more
Lamiinaria tents are made of the stems of the algae Laminaria digitate and Laminaria Japonica. Laminaria is seaweed that is mostly grown and cultivated in Korea, China, and Japan. It is written about in the Chinese literature that dates back over 1000 years. For the past 100 years Laminaria have been used in the U.S.. The standard stick is approximately 6 to 7 mm in length and 2 to 3 mm in diameter. The Laminaria sticks are individually packaged and sterilized using gamma-irradiation. Laminaria use in Early Second Trimester Abortions (12.5 to 17 weeks) is associated with reduced maternal morbidity (complications to the mother) and mortality). Laminaria work by its hydroscopic (swelling) action by removing water from the cervix (lower womb). The Laminaria tent is associated with the synthesis and release of prostaglandins. This causes local changes to occur in the cervix that leads to the maturation (softening and dilation) of the cervix which allows for easier use of surgical dilators or shortens the induction (uterine contractions to delivery of gestational tissue) interval with the use of prostaglandins, and also reduces the amount of prostaglandins that are needed to terminate a...more
Breast enlargement is the number one cosmetic surgery procedure in Europe. Its popularity shows no sign of waning and requests for surgery come from ever younger potential patients.However, is breast enlargement surgery really an option?Should women...more
Inner beauty may be what counts but people often feel better about themselves when they look their best. So, the cosmetics trade is one of the few recession-proof industries. Discount cosmetics are an inexpensive pick-me-up. Add some shine to your...more
Admittedly, the clothes of John Galliano, Alexander McQueen, Vivienne Westwood and Stella McCartney, to mention a few famous British designers, can cost a small fortune for the average person. However, being fashionable need not be expensive, not...more
It's a strange thing the internet, some might be a little surprised at what you can buy on it, wedding dress hire shops online are probably up and among what would have a few years ago been pigeon holed as being 'not really suitable' for the big...more
Maybe it's the credit crunch, maybe it's the just good sense, and wedding dress hire is on the increase. The hire of outfits for the purpose of either a traditional Church wedding with a horse drawn carriage or maybe a big pink limousine and a civil...more
Do not give up! If you are having problems with your period cup, menstrual cup, moon cup, diva cup or keeper you are not alone! Practice is the key to managing your periods with this environmentally friendly tampon alternative.Lots of women see the...more