Contraceptive Pearl: Minimizing Gaps in Contraceptive Coverage

Many unintended pregnancies happen during a gap between contraceptive methods – that is, at a time when women have stopped one method (due to cost, side effects, a negative newspaper article, a new prescription plan, etc.) without starting a new method.

Contraceptive Pearl: Prescribing Emergency Contraception in Advance

Access to emergency contraceptive pills greatly increases the chance that a person will use it, largely preventing unwanted pregnancies. In this Contraceptive Pearl, read about how prescribing EC in advance can be beneficial to many different groups.

Contraceptive Pearl: Prescribing Emergency Contraception in Advance

Whether Emergency Contraception (EC) can fulfill its potential for decreasing unintended pregnancies depends on a women’s ability to obtain it. This Contraceptive Pearl covers the benefits and importance of advanced prescribing emergency contraception. 

Contraceptive Pearl: Prescribing Emergency Contraception (EC) In Advance

Whether emergency contraception (EC) can fulfill its potential for decreasing unintended pregnancies depends on a women’s ability to obtain it. This Contraceptive Pearl encourages giving patients advance prescriptions for EC to increase access and use.

Contraceptive Pearl: IUDs for Teens

The United States has one of the highest teen pregnancy rates in the developed world. This Contraceptive Pearl demonstrates how IUDs can be a good contraceptive option for teens.

Contraceptive Pearl: Hormonal Contraceptives and Smoking

About one-quarter of American women smoke cigarettes. Can smokers safely use hormonal contraceptives? This Contraceptive Pearl examines contraceptive options for smokers.

Contraceptive Pearl: The Shot (Depo Provera) 101

Depo Provera (Depo) is a progestin injected into the upper arm every three months. This Contraceptive Pearl is about how the shot/depo works.

Contraceptive Pearl: The Myth of the Required Pelvic Exam

Many clinicians require patients to have a recent pelvic exam and pap smear before starting or renewing hormonal birth control. Do women really need a pelvic exam before starting hormonal contraception?

Contraceptive Pearl: Nexplanon – The New Single Rod Progestin Implant

Do some of your patients wrinkle their noses at the idea of an intrauterine device (IUD)? Don’t forget to suggest the progestin implant! Learn about the single rod progestin implant in this Contraceptive Pearl.

Contraceptive Pearl: Non-Prescription Birth Control Methods

Cost is one of the biggest barriers to effective contraception. About 18% of American women are uninsured, and many more are under-insured. This Contraceptive Pearl explores low-cost, non-hormonal methods of contraception.