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The creation of “the pill” in the early 1960s has given birth to a variety of innovative contraception options which may make it difficult for women to choose what works best for them.
That’s the basis for “Romance & Responsibility: Making Conscious Choices” at the IUPUI campus on Tuesday, Feb. 8. The event will be 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Lilly Auditorium in the lower level of University Library, 755 W. Michigan St., Indianapolis.
“Despite access to so much information, young women today remain misinformed about menstrual periods and birth control,” said Dr. Jeffrey Rothenberg, assistant professor in the IU Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. “Many are unaware of the health benefits associated with oral contraceptives.”
Rothenberg will discuss new research findings and contraceptive developments, such as extended-cycle birth control pills, and other relevant issues. The program is open to the public.
“We tend to believe that especially college-age women already know about their contraceptive choices by the time they reach this age, but we are finding the opposite to be true,” said Dr. Rose Fife, director of the National Center of Excellence in Women’s Health at the IU School of Medicine. “With this lecture, we hope to clarify the facts and dispel the myths surrounding birth control.”
The event is co-sponsored by the National Center of Excellence in Women’s Health, IUPUI Office for Women, IUPUI Human Resource Work/Life Program and IUPUI Campus and Community Life office.
For more information, contact Tina Darling at 317-630-2243.
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