Perimenopause is a several-year period of major hormonal transition much akin to puberty, and culminating in menopause. While there are many specific herbal remedies for specific perimenopausal symptoms, the most important thing you can do is support your nervous system and stress response cycle, because almost all perimenopause symptoms increase with increased stress.

Emergency contraception (EC) reduces the chance of pregnancy after vaginal contact with semen. It may be used if someone forgets to take their pill, a partner didn’t pull out in time, or a condom breaks or if there was no form of birth control used. Whatever the circumstance, if there’s a chance of pregnancy when it’s not wanted, this is a time when emergency contraception may be useful.

Social analysis and critique of the Medical Industrial Complex vital in assessing the efficacy of systems, bringing attention to places for improvement, and holding essential services accountable to their role and impact in the community

Professionally, education is often seen as having more value than experience, (think applications that filter for education level as the baseline), but it’s experience that is embodiment of knowledge. It’s experience that is required in a “practice” and it’s that practice that portends adaptation and innovation.

The world of modern contraception can be overwhelming, confusing, and inaccessible. Only then can a person make a truly informed decision; if they don’t have all of the information, then it is not a truly informed choice. Listen to your body and do your own research based on your needs.