Contraceptive Pearl: Pelvic Inflammatory Disease and the IUD

This Contraceptive Pearl explains how one’s history with Pelvic Inflammatory Disease affects IUD use.

Contraceptive Pearl: A look at Copper and Progestin IUD Duration

How long do IUDs remain effective? After the FDA approved the progestin (Mirena) and copper (Paragard) IUDs, further studies supported two extra years of use for each device.

Contraceptive Pearl: Copper IUD as Emergency Contraception

When a woman needs emergency contraception (EC), remember the Copper IUD! This Contraceptive Pearl covers use of the Copper IUD as emergency contraception.

Contraceptive Pearl: Introducing Skyla, a New IUD

Skyla contains 13.5mg of levonorgestrel and provides up to three years of protection against pregnancy. Learn all about this new intrauterine device in this Contraceptive Pearl.

Contraceptive Pearl: Quick Starting the Progestin IUD or Implant

Many clinicians follow a two-visit protocol for IUD and implant insertion: the first visit for counseling and testing, the second visit for insertion. Is this delay necessary? Or can we safely quick start progestin IUDs and implants?

Contraceptive Pearl: Diabetes and Contraception Use

Unplanned pregnancy among women with diabetes mellitus poses serious risks to both the mother and the fetus. Contraception is a critical and often over looked component of diabetes management. The Contraceptive Pearl covers contraceptive options for women with diabetes.

Contraceptive Pearl: Contraception and the Affordable Care Act

This Contraceptive Pearl covers what the Affordable Care Act (ACA) means for birth control access.

Contraceptive Pearl: What Should My Patient Do If She Vomits After Taking Her Birth Control Pill?

This Contraceptive Pearl covers what to counsel patients who vomited their contraceptive pill.

Contraceptive Pearl: Post-Abortion Contraception

Women may ovulate soon after an abortion. Many patients presenting for pregnancy termination are dissatisfied with their current contraceptive method and open to making a change. This Contraceptive Pearl covers post-abortion contraceptive options.

Contraceptive Pearl: Non-pharmacologic Pain Management

IUD or implant insertion may cause pain, anxiety, and fear. This Contraceptive Pearl covers interpersonal techniques clinicians can use to reduce patients’ perception of pain.