Women’s Health Illuminated
Complex science in easy conversation - for women and people with XX chromosomes. Join us in this series as we bring insights and illumination to help navigate every woman’s health journey. Hear from global women’s health experts, who will dispel myths, simplify complexities, and cast light on the overlooked and misunderstood.
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Episodes
Jan 3, 2025
Jan 3, 2025
15 min
A new birth control option for men could soon expand our choices. Professor Kristina Gemzell Danielsson discusses the future of male contraceptive methods, and talks about the latest trends in research and counseling, the importance of individualized care and the possibilities when it comes to emergency contraception. This episode was recorded at the conference Contraception today
(Rome, Italy, March 6th-8th, 2024)
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Nov 5, 2024
Nov 5, 2024
13 min
With a mobile app approved as a contraceptive, authorized birth control methods are evolving beyond medicines and devices. Prof Rachel Peragallo-Urrutia gives an overview of fertility awareness-based methods (FABMs), explaining their different approaches, effectiveness and potential advantages for women seeking non-hormonal birth control options.
This episode was recorded at the conference Contraception today (Rome, Italy, March 6th-8th 2024)
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Oct 23, 2024
Oct 23, 2024
11 min
Did you know that intrauterine devices also have a role in emergency contraception? Professor Oskari Heikinheimo discusses the versatility, effectiveness and advantages of IUDs, their impact on reducing the need for surgical interventions and their often misunderstood influence on women's reproductive health.
This episode was recorded at the conference Contraception today (Rome, Italy, March 6th-8th 2024)
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Oct 9, 2024
Oct 9, 2024
14 min
There is no single best contraceptive method or silver bullet, so what is the best choice for you? Professor Johannes Bitzer talks about the importance of personalized contraception options tailored to different life stages and individual factors, including physical, mental and genetic health considerations.
This episode was recorded at the conference Contraception today (Rome, Italy, March 6th-8th, 2024)
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Sep 24, 2024
Sep 24, 2024
21 min
Even the choice of magazines in a doctor`s waiting room can make a difference for someone. Prof. Anne-Beatrice Kihara explains the importance of a holistic approach to women's health and contraception, looks at the evolving nature of modern families and talks about the importance of education, technology and global cooperation in advancing reproductive health.
This episode was recorded at the conference Contraception today (Rome, Italy, March 6th-8th 2024).
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