A trend moving across the nation among young women is THE SECOND VIRGINITY. Unfulfilled and hurt from past sexual liaisons, more women are taking control of their bodies—and feeling better for it emotionally. What are the benefits to THE SECOND VIRGINITY? Avoiding all STD’s (Sexual Transmitted Diseases). Many STDs are curable, but others carry a
THE ABORTION PILLIf you are facing an unplanned pregnancy you may feel fearful and confused. You may be pressured by others, and it may appear that the easiest and simplest way would be a medical (chemical) abortion, otherwise known as the abortion pill. The following information is to help you understand what the abortion pill
GRIEF AFTER MISCARRIAGE YOU ARE NOT ALONE. In the United States it is estimated that 15%-20% of known pregnancies end in miscarriage. Many women, however, feel alone and grieve in silence. When you don’t receive the sympathy and support you need, your reactions may become more intense and scarier. COMMON REACTIONS: ConfusionYou may wonder what
There are two main types of pregnancy tests given: One uses a urine sample, and the other uses a blood sample. Both tests detect the presence of a hormone called Human Chorionic Gonadopotrin (hCG). After the fertilized egg has attached itself to the uterine lining (implantation) the placenta starts producing this hormone. It builds up
MARRIAGE: A BENEFICIAL LIFESTYLE CHOICEWhile marriage is work, research affirms that it is prosperous to your long-term physical, financial, and emotional health. It also edifies the next generation and communities where they reside. THE BOTTOM LINEThose who get and stay married are four-times more likely to enjoy greater financial stability than their divorced or single
ECTOPIC PREGNANCY (Tubal pregnancy) An ectopic pregnancy is one in which a fertilized egg (embryo) implants and develops somewhere other than the lining of the uterus, usually in the fallopian tube. An ectopic pregnancy is potentially dangerous, so it is important to recognize the early signs and seek medical help. Unfortunately, an ectopic pregnancy cannot
P0ST-ABORTION SYNDROME (PAS) Post-abortion syndrome occurs after an abortion and can be experienced by both men and women. Symptoms are similar to those in any post-traumatic stress disorder and may involve psychological, emotional, physical, and spiritual distress. Post-Abortion Stress Syndrome (PAS) is a form of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and affects everyone involved. Making the
REVERSAL OF THE ABORTION PILL (Medical Abortion) Have you taken the first dose of mifepristone pills for a medical abortion and now you have changed your mind? It may not be too late. The process CAN be reversed. The HOTLINE number is (877) 558-0333. HOW THE ABORTION PILL WORKS At the first doctor visit you
If you have had unprotected sex and now you are wondering if you could be pregnant, you may have heard about Plan B, the “emergency contraception” from friends and are wondering what it is, and if you should take it. (NOTE: The Morning-After pill is NOT the same as the Abortion pill.) WHAT THE MORNING-AFTER