Considerations for perimenopausal contraception

New expert guidelines emphasize trauma-informed care and nonpharmacological techniques to reduce pain and improve patient experience during intrauterine device insertion.

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.

New research links combined oral contraceptives to changes in the gut microbiome that may contribute to mood disorders.

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.

Learn about the intersection of mental health and contraception, with evidence-based guidance on contraceptive options for patients with psychiatric conditions.

Two-thirds of US teen girls live in states with abortion bans, gestational limits, or parental involvement laws, limiting access to care.