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Genetic testing

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The results of a survey on genetic testing are analyzed. According to the survey, 93% of women would want to know if they had a genetically increased chance of getting breast cancer and 71& say the benefits of genetic testing outweigh the ethical questions.

Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Glamour
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0017-0747
Year: 1993
Public opinion, Genetic screening, Genetic testing

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Measure your contraceptive fears against the facts

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Birth control pills are safer than many people think. The pill, the IUD, Norplant, Depo-Provera, condoms and diaphragms are most popular forms of contraceptives. The health aspects of each are discussed, and facts and myths are separated.

Author: Koontz, Katy
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Glamour
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0017-0747
Year: 1996
Health aspects, Condoms, Oral contraceptives, Norplant (Contraceptive), Contraceptives, Diaphragms, Vaginal, Diaphragms (Contraceptives), Depo-Provera (Contraceptive)

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Testing a new contraceptive

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Researchers are conducting a five-year study on IUDs that will involve 80 women. Some women will use the ParaGard IUD, while others will use the experimental FlexiGard IUD. One participant describes her experiences.

Author: Cadoff, Jennifer Kintzing
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Glamour
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0017-0747
Year: 1992
Research, Personal narratives, Clinical trials

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Subjects list: Intrauterine contraceptives, Intrauterine devices
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