Contraception

January 19, 2021

Initiation of more effective contraception occurred more often among patients who were seen by a volunteer reproductive health educator during routine visits at a resident obstetrics and gynecology clinic, according to a study published in Maternal and Child Health Journal.

January 18, 2021

In response to the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, many U.S. family planning providers have started offering telemedicine services.

December 02, 2020

The study in the Brazilian Journal of Nursing also found that the IUD complications were the same as those commonly cited in the literature.

December 02, 2020

The ever-use of an intrauterine device (IUD) reduces the risk of ovarian cancer by an average of 30%, according to a rigorous meta-analysis in the Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

November 25, 2020

Less than half of ob/gyns offer their patients the two most effective forms of emergency contraception -- ulipristal acetate and the copper intrauterine device (IUD) -- according to a national survey.

November 12, 2020

Neither the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (LNG-IUS) nor the copper intrauterine device (IUD) impact the incidence of cellular atypia, but do interfere with the microbiota over time, according to liquid-based cervical cytology and microbiological analyses.

November 12, 2020

A prospective interventional hospital-based study from India has found that a postpartum intrauterine copper device (PPIUCD) is an efficacious method to reduce the unmet need of contraception.

November 03, 2020

A summary of key findings from the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) recent data brief, No.388, October 2020.

October 29, 2020

“Telehealth visits serve to ensure patient-centered, shared decision-making counseling, as well as allowing the provider to confirm that the patients are good candidates with no contraindications for their method of choice,” Eve Espey, MD, MPH, said.

October 13, 2020

Although hypertension is a modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD), certain hormonal contraceptives increase the risk of stroke and myocardial infarction in women with the disorder.

October 02, 2020

Oral contraceptive pills are a popular choice for many; providers should understand the options to guide patients effectively.

September 14, 2020

An overwhelming 84% of young women in the United States who reported using contraception chose their method based on factors other than provider recommendation, according to a survey.

August 12, 2020

Yesterday, on August 11, 2020, the FDA posted the first spreadsheet of adverse event reports.

August 06, 2020

Transgender and nonbinary people face disproportionate rates of stigma and discrimination in seeking healthcare—and may encounter additional unique barriers in attaining gynecologic and reproductive care.

August 03, 2020

Ensuring access to safe and effective contraception for postpartum women is an important national goal for India because only one-quarter of the country’s postpartum population is using contraception.

July 28, 2020

The American Academy of Pediatrics has released new information to improve long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) access for teenagers.

July 16, 2020

New research suggests levonorgestrel IUDs are successful in treating adolescents with HMB and AUB.

July 09, 2020

“This wouldn’t have happened if I was still in Brazil!” exclaimed my patient.

June 24, 2020

Rates of depression at 6 weeks postpartum among adolescents and young adults (AYA) were significantly lower in those initiating immediate postpartum etonogestrel (ENG) implants compared to other birth control methods, according to new research.

June 10, 2020

Plasma oxytocin levels are significantly higher in oral contraceptive (OC) users than in to non-users, according to a study in Scientific Reports. The cross-sectional study of nearly 200 women also found that scores for satisfaction with life were higher among OC users.