At 20 months post Depo, I hope that I never have another uterine cramp of any sort (that is what drove me to Depo-Provera shots for 15 years). Once I almost overdosed on Ibuprofen, the cramps were so bad. Many times I have scanned and searched forums and lists...
The Year of Magical Thinking          Among the many words and phrases used to define magic and magical in Webster’s New Collegiate Dictionary and Webster’s Collegiate Thesaurus are the following: charms or spells believed to have supernatural power over...
Connections Bob Hatcher September 22, 2012Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Every time I get together with Pierce Cline we make interesting connections. I went to see him in Social Circle a week ago. He is very ill and has great difficulty talking now. Often our connections begin...
The average American is above average. Bob Hatcher September 10, 2012                The other day I heard a quote attributed to a writer/broadcaster in the 30’s named Franklin P. Adams. He said (and he apparently made this statement often),...
Dents and Gashes Happen Bob Hatcher July 29, 2012          Dents and gashes happen in our lives, with amazing regularity. They happen to our cars and brand new bikes and motorcycles. They happen when our feelings are hurt. They happen when we don’t get...
Board-certified as an OB/GYN with a fellowship in contraceptive research and education, I aim to help people make informed decisions about their health.
I’ve co-authored sixteen editions of Managing Contraception* with over one million copies in circulation. I’m here to answer your questions about birth control.