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Diepiriye S. Kuku-Siemons, MPH (Tulane) is a researcher/writer/consultant based in New Delhi, pursuing a PhD in Sociology focusing on urban sexuality and globalization. His primary areas of interest are Reproductive Health Justice and Public Health Communications. No portion of this article may be reprinted without permission.

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I Made the Choice
DMPA acts by suppressing ovulation (egg formation) and thickening the cervical mucous to make sperm entry difficult. In addition it also thins the endometrial lining. As a natural effect of this action, most women experience changes in their menstrual cycles. Some women may experience spotting for 1-6 months. This is not a cause of concern and these symptoms disappear with continued usage. Read
By: Diepiriye S. Kuku-siemons | 01/12/2006 | Women's Issues
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The Dmpa Advantage
DMPA acts by suppressing ovulation (egg formation) and thickening the cervical mucous to make sperm entry difficult. In addition it also thins the endometrial lining. As a natural effect of this action, most women experience changes in their menstrual cycles. Some women may experience spotting for 1-6 months. This is not a cause of concern and these symptoms disappear with continued usage. Read
By: Diepiriye S. Kuku-siemons | 01/12/2006 | Women's Issues
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Choices for Women- Safety and Health
Research has shown that numerous pregnancies and closely spaced births erode a mother's nutritional status, which can negatively affect the pregnancy outcome (e.g. premature births or low birth-weight babies). Mothers also suffer various increased health risks. Read
By: Diepiriye S. Kuku-siemons | 01/12/2006 | Women's Issues
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Choices- Reproductive Justice
Research has shown that numerous pregnancies and closely spaced births erode a mother's nutritional status, which can negatively affect the pregnancy outcome (e.g. premature births or low birth-weight babies). As a result, mothers can suffer a variety of additional physical and psychosocial health risks. Read
By: Diepiriye S. Kuku-siemons | 01/12/2006 | Women's Issues
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Harmonal Contraception
Hormonal contraceptives are made up of single or combination female sex hormones: estrogen and progesterone. Read
By: Diepiriye S. Kuku-siemons | 01/12/2006 | Women's Issues
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I'm Actually Feeling Better
DMPA is currently used by over 12 million women across 106 countries, it is a safe, highly effective and reversible method of contraception which provides a viable option for the woman to meet her social and reproductive needs. A single dose of DMPA assures 99.7 per cent contraceptive protection for three months at a time. Developed after research conducted over 40 years, DMPA was approved in the United States in 1992 and by the Drug Controller of India in 1994. Read
By: Diepiriye S. Kuku-siemons | 07/09/2006 | Health
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Freedom of Choice
DMPA is currently used by over 12 million women across 106 countries, it is a safe, highly effective and reversible method of contraception which provides a viable option for the woman to meet her social and reproductive needs. A single dose of DMPA assures 99.7 per cent contraceptive protection for three months at a time. Read
By: Diepiriye S. Kuku-siemons | 02/08/2006 | Health
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Planning it Right: Spacing Revised.
DMPA is currently used by over 12 million women across 106 countries, it is a safe, highly effective and reversible method of contraception which provides a viable option for the woman to meet her social and reproductive needs. A single dose of DMPA assures 99.7 per cent contraceptive protection for three months at a time. Read
By: Diepiriye S. Kuku-siemons | 02/08/2006 | Health
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Heinous Histories Collide
DMPA is currently used by over 12 million women across 106 countries, it is a safe, highly effective and reversible method of contraception which provides a viable option for the woman to meet her social and reproductive needs. A single dose of DMPA assures 99.7 per cent contraceptive protection for three months at a time. Read
By: Diepiriye S. Kuku-siemons | 02/08/2006 | Health
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A Bonus with Contraception
DMPA is currently used by over 12 million women across 106 countries, it is a safe, highly effective and reversible method of contraception which provides a viable option for the woman to meet her social and reproductive needs. A single dose of DMPA assures 99.7 per cent contraceptive protection for three months at a time. Read
By: Diepiriye S. Kuku-siemons | 02/08/2006 | Health