August 22nd 2025
Review some of the top stories from the Contemporary OB/GYN website over the past week and catch up on anything you may have missed.
Daré Bioscience initiates phase 3 clinical trial for ovaprene contraceptive
December 5th 2023Daré Bioscience has commenced a pivotal phase 3 clinical trial for ovaprene, an intravaginal contraceptive that releases a locally acting agent to prevent sperm entry into the cervical canal, marking a significant step towards a non-hormonal contraceptive option for women.
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Smart Women’s Choice faces federal court order to halt unlawful contraceptive distribution
November 16th 2023The US District Court for the District of Arizona issued an order against Arizona-based company Smart Women’s Choice, Inc, following a complaint by the US Department of Justice, alleging the distribution of unapproved new drugs in violation of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
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Treating heavy menstrual bleeding: Levonorgestrel system vs combined oral contraceptives
November 8th 2023In a recent study, patients who were treated for heavy menstrual bleeding with the levonorgestrel intrauterine system had similar changes in bleeding-related quality of life as those using combined oral contraceptives for treatment.
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Enhancing contraceptive use among female smokers
October 26th 2023Women of reproductive age often use combined hormonal contraceptives, which are available orally, as a vaginal ring, or as a transdermal patch. However, CHCs are associated with increased risks of venous thromboembolism and myocardial infarction (MI).
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Implementing postpartum LARCs into your institution
September 13th 2023Matthew Zerden, MD, provides various tips and resources for ob-gyn hospitalists wanting to implement postpartum LARCs in their institution, according to his presentation at the 2023 Society of OB/GYN Hospitalists Annual Clinical Meeting in Chicago, Illinois.
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Long-acting reversible contraception access for a Southern Texas border population
September 12th 2023The IPP LARC program “allowed for the provision of LARCs for women who had limited to no funds or access, especially in the postpartum period,” according to study authors of a poster presented at the 2023 Society of OB/GYN Hospitalists Annual Clinical Meeting in Chicago, Illinois.
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How to be an advocate for your patients in a post-Roe era
September 11th 2023Angela Dempsey, MD, MPH, gives her insights on how to advocate for your patients in post-Roe America, which was presented during her session at the recent 2023 Society of OB/GYN Hospitalists Annual Clinical Meeting in Chicago, Illinois.
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