Guest guest Posted January 15, 2004 Report Share Posted January 15, 2004 The Catholic perspective....which makes hysterectomy for fibroids a legitimate form of birth control as it is a causal byproduct of treating disease.... *********** Sterilization: Why It Is Wrong By Fr. P. Saunders Herald Columnist (From the issue of 1/15/04) I recently saw the movie " Cheaper by the Dozen. " In it, the father, played by Steve , states that he has had a vasectomy. This has caused some discussion among friends, especially because some people think that after 12 children one logically should have a vasectomy. Why does the Church teach that sterilization is wrong? — A reader in Ashburn read the response here: http://www.catholicherald.com/saunders/04ws/ws040115.htm ********************************* Journal Standard (Wisconsin) January 15, 2004 Daily Features Health Matters: Alternatives to hysterectomy for managing uterine fibroids Uterine fibroids (leiomyomas) are the most common solid pelvic tumors found in women. Genetic factors play a large role in their development but these tumors can be found in as many as one out of every three women older than 30. These tumors are generally benign (non-cancerous) and arise from the muscle of the uterus. They can become malignant (cancerous) but the rate is less than 1 percent for that to occur. read the rest here: http://www.journalstandard.com/articles/2004/01/15/daily_features/pulse/fea= tures03.txt ***************************** Please, I recommend CAUTION on reading this one. Evista is the trademark name for raloxifene and there may be additional issues to consider on this drug....such as it is definitely not a drug for women who still desire to carry children or are actively seeking pregnancy. **** Evista Stops Growth of Uterine Fibroids Osteoporosis Drug May Offer New Alternative for Premenopausal Women By Warner WebMD Medical News Jan. 14, 2004 -- High doses of a drug commonly used to treat osteoporosis may help stop the growth of uterine fibroids and offer a new alternative treatment for premenopausal women with the condition. read the rest here: http://my.webmd.com/content/article/79/96261.htm?z=1728_00000_1000_nb_03 ***************************** Published Thursday, January 15, 2004 HOPING FOR THE BEST Woman Faces Surgery With No Health Benefits By Pera The Ledger eric.pera@... Lakeland, FL LAKELAND Jacklyn Holliman is paying a price for living without health insurance, which she said she couldn't afford. She isn't alone. Plenty of people go without a health safety net, then just make do somehow when illness or injury strikes. read the rest here: http://www.theledger.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20040115/NEWS/401150394= /1134 ********************** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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