Lisa Bayer, MD, MPH,discusses how unplanned pregnancy rates remain high in the US, particularly among disadvantaged communities. She also explores how intrauterine devices (IUDs) offer effective contraception despite underutilization. She emphasizes that physicians should address patient concerns directly, develop individualized pain management plans with patient input, acknowledge the gap between physician perception and patient experience of insertion pain, and implement environmental modifications and strong rapport to improve the overall experience while ensuring proper follow-up care.
EP. 1: Understanding the Rates of Unplanned Pregnancy in the United States
March 11th 2025Panelists discuss how nearly 46% of pregnancies in the US are unplanned. Although this rate has declined, the US still has one of the highest rates of unplanned pregnancies in the world, particularly affecting minority and disadvantaged communities.
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