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		<title>Menstrual Suppression for Military Women</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Jan 2011 20:01:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elizabeth Kissling</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Birth Control]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Menstruation]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[menstrual suppression]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[military service]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[One of the arguments for using hormonal contraception to suppress the menstrual cycle is that it mitigates the logistical challenges menstruation can present in high-stress occupations in harsh settings &#8212; such as military service in a combat theatre. Given how  compelling the argument is, it&#8217;s surprising that birth control pills/patches aren&#8217;t used in these settings [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One of the arguments for using hormonal contraception to suppress the menstrual cycle is that it mitigates the logistical challenges menstruation can present in high-stress occupations in harsh settings &#8212; such as military service in a combat theatre. Given how  compelling the argument is, it&#8217;s surprising that birth control pills/patches aren&#8217;t used in these settings more frequently.</p>
<p>A new study in <em>Women&#8217;s Health Issues</em> indicates that although service women are eager to learn more about the option of menstrual suppression, education about it is lacking. <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21185993" target="_blank">A survey of U.S. women serving in Iraq, Afghanistan, and other combat operations</a> indicates that the number of lost duty days due to menstrual pain would likely decrease with better education about suppression options and compliance regimens.</p>
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