Nov 30
Evaluation of Basic Ultrasound Skills
A form to use to assess a learner’s grasp of basic early pregnancy ultrasound skills.
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Nov 30
Manual Vacuum Aspiration Training Evaluation Form
A form to use to assess a learner’s ability to perform a manual vacuum aspiration.
Nov 22
Insights: Updates in Rh Testing
Written by Jessica Beaman, MD MPH The National Abortion Federation (NAF) recently updated its guidelines, removing Rh testing and Rhogam treatment for people seeking medication and surgical abortion care with gestation under 12 weeks.¹ This update aligns with the current World Health Organization guidelines and has the potential to reduce barriers to care.² Previous NAF…
Nov 15
Contraceptive Pearl: Vasectomy Counseling
Written by Heather Stevens, MD Vasectomy is a highly effective method used for permanent sterilization for people with testicles. This method has been used for over 100 years across the world. Vasectomies are done in an outpatient setting with local anesthesia, and have very low complication rates. Though vasectomy is less expensive and safer than…
Nov 08
Birth Control Across the Gender Spectrum
This resource explains different birth control methods for people across the gender spectrum, with a focus on the effects of different forms of birth control on those taking gender-affirming hormones such as testosterone. Spanish: Updated 2022 Reading Grade Level (Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level): 6.7
Nov 04
Pregnancy and Substance Use: A Harm Reduction Toolkit
The Academy of Perinatal Harm Reduction wishes to promote the overall health and well-being of pregnant people who use substances and their families. This resource from, the Academy of Perinatal Harm Reduction, was created for pregnant and parenting people who use drugs, their loved ones, and their service providers. You can use this information to understand your rights, access services, and find high-quality, evidence-based care. This toolkit was a special collaboration with National Harm Reduction Coalition.
Nov 04
IUDs: Dispelling the Myths
This presentation is a teaching tool that was created for a clinical audience to discuss the pros and cons of hormonal vs. non-hormonal IUD use and the role of higher efficacy, non-user dependent, contraceptive methods like the IUD,
Nov 04
Medically Complex Contraceptive Care
This presentation is a teaching tool that was created for a clinical audience to demonstrate medical contraindications to contraceptive use using the CDC Medical Eligibility Criteria for Initiating Contraception.
Nov 03
Introduction to LARC (Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptives)
This presentation offers a comprehensive overview of the various Long Acting Reversible Contraceptive (LARC) methods for audiences who may not be very familiar with the topic.
Nov 03
Contraception: Updates on the Evidence
This presentation is a teaching tool was created for a clinical audience to demonstrate how to use WHO/CDC categories for eligibility, how to counsel patients about contraceptive efficacy for successful prevention of unintended pregnancy and to address systems practices which can affect contraceptive initiation and continuation rates.