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We recently sat down with Dr. Jacot-Guillarmod, an experienced gynecologist specialized in children and adolescents, at the CHUV – University Hospital in Lausanne. During our conversation, we wanted to know more about her daily practice and the topics related to sexual and reproductive health that are top of mind for young girls in Switzerland. At Aspivix, we found…

The Intrauterine contraceptive device (IUD) is one of the most effective contraceptives on the market. It is proven to be 99% effective, offering the highest protection with the lowest risk of unintended pregnancies. However, according to studies about 20% of women are discouraged to choose an IUD because they believed the insertion procedure is painful.   To insert an…

Inspired by the celebration of World Health Day in April, we go beyond contraception to explore the benefits of IUDs in common health conditions affecting women such as migraine or endometrial cancer. Join us on this discovery: Migraines Migraine affects 1 in every 7 adults in the world – it is about 3 times more…

Every year, March is entirely dedicated to celebrating women, starting with International Women’s Day and continuing with Women’s History month, highlighting exceptional females who have made history. Thus, as we celebrate Women’s History Month this March, we look back to the contributions of women to women’s health, gynecology, and birth control throughout history. In this article we…

In our last articles we discussed the trends in women’s health and we explored how COVID-19 is changing the contraception landscape across the entire ecosystem. We were encouraged to learn that: Some women reconsidered their approach to contraception due to Clinicians are revamping their service to offer telehealth when and where it’s needed. More women are opting…

The new coronavirus has spread rapidly in cities around the globe. Some believe that pandemics will become endemic or part of our daily lives – vaccination disparities will cause that many countries will not reach herd immunity and other variants will develop. If pandemics linger, what will we do differently in healthcare, specifically contraception? What did we learn…

In recognition of Cervical Cancer Awareness month, we would like to join the conversation and spread awareness around this very crucial part of the female reproductive system. As women, it’s important to be aware of our bodies and the complexities within them so we can make informed and educated decisions about our health and what is…

We certainly all agree that 2020 was anything but ordinary. COVID-19 forced us to quickly adapt to the new normal and change our way of life. At ASPIVIX, we found an opportunity to take a stand and amplify our voice in “matters that matter” the most to us: to advance women’s healthcare needs. This year, more…

Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are a great innovation for family planning, allowing women to have control over their fertility and future. The effectiveness and benefits of both hormonal and non-hormonal IUDs have been discussed at length in our previous articles. Here, we will be focusing on the copper IUD (also referred to as coil) specifically as an option of emergency contraception,…

Continuing on our discussion around IUDs, we recently caught up with Dr. David Finci, an Obstetrician and Gynecologist from Geneva and the Co-founder & Chief Medical Officer at ASPIVIX. From his private practice in Meyrin, we talked about his experience with IUD insertion and procedures, his opinion about the cervical tenaculum, as well as what he believes could be done to…