Surprising news about female sterilization Or “permanent contraception†(the new term): It was huge news in 1996 when a large study (CREST) was published and we learned that female sterilization, or having your tubes tied, failed much more often than we had...
Such a big problem August 11, 2014            In 1985 Georgians were among the most overweight individuals in the country. By 2005, the incidence of obesity had more than doubled. By 2005, 28% of all adults in Georgia and 26-28% of adults in Rabun...
So very differently Bob Hatcher June 23, 2014 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â One day at a time people choose to live their lives so very differently. The differences sometimes amaze me. The patterns of living may be beautiful or repulsive; constructive or destructive;...
Numbers June 2, 2014           Numbers have always fascinated me. I guess I inherited this from my parents. After mom graduated from the University of Chicago in 1922 she worked for over a decade as an actuarial for Metropolitan Life. Dad was a...
         If we keep our eyes open on most days there are blessings, bright moments or happy events. But the quest for that which is good is up to each individual because whether you are looking at local, national or international news, good news is not...
May 5, 2014          Are the incredible opportunities afforded us through information technology a blessing or a curse? For me they are both. I love it when I can gain some degree of mastery over one technique. I have come to recognize the power and...
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.
