Medically reviewed by Mary Jane Minkin, M.D. If you’re looking for a safe, effective and hassle-free way to prevent pregnancy, long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) may be a good option for you. We reached out to Mary Jane Minkin, M.D., a clinical professor of obstetrics, gynecology and reproductive sciences at the Yale University School of Medicine… Read More Clinically Speaking: Questions and Answers About Long-Acting Reversible Contraception

Medically reviewed by Mary Jane Minkin, M.D. Women today have more options than ever when it comes to birth control. One of these options is the intrauterine device, better known as the IUD. But how do you know if an IUD is right for you? Talk to your healthcare provider (HCP) about your options. In… Read More Fast Facts: What You Need to Know About IUDs

Medically reviewed by Kelynne J. Oristel, R.N., GNP, APRN, Ph.D. (hon.) Aging is the biggest risk factor for heart attacks, stroke, cancer, diabetes and other chronic health conditions. And obesity can make the aging process happen faster. That puts women who are living with obesity or overweight at even higher risk for mental and physical… Read More Living With Obesity as You Age