Low-Dose Levonorgestrel IUDs Highly Effective Even After 3 Years of Use

Review some of the top stories from the Contemporary OB/GYN website over the last week, and catch up on anything you may have missed.

In this episode of Pap Talk, we spoke with David Hackney, MD, MS, maternal-fetal medicine physician at Case Western Reserve University and chair of ACOG's Ohio chapter for a full recap of where restrictions on reproductive rights have been and where they're going.

A recent review emphasizes the importance of personalized contraceptive counseling during pregnancy, considering individual preferences, medical conditions, and breastfeeding status.

In this episode of Pap Talk, Gloria Bachmann, MD, MSc, breaks down what it means to be a health care provider for incarcerated individuals, and explores the specific challenges women and their providers face during and after incarceration. Joined by sexual health expert Michael Krychman, MD, Bachmann also discusses trauma-informed care and how providers can get informed.

The statewide standing order policy in Massachusetts significantly increased emergency contraceptive fills at pharmacies, with a notable shift from levonorgestrel to ulipristal, according to a recent study.

A recent study reveals that expanding pregnancy prevention services in emergency department care may address the high incidence of unintended pregnancies.