Sep 20
Emergency Contraception: Which EC is Right for Me?
This patient fact sheet compares how emergency contraception pills/Copper IUD, ella, and Plan B work, common side effects, and how and where to purchase EC.
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Sep 20
Emergency Contraception and Medication Abortion: What’s the Difference?
This fact sheet explains the difference between how Emergency Contraceptive (EC) pill and the abortion pill (medication abortion) work, what they contain, what they cost, how to take them, and whether they are covered by insurance.
Sep 19
Birth control pills, emergency contraceptive pills, and abortion pills: What’s the difference?
Birth control pills, emergency contraceptive pills, and abortion pills are three different types of medications that are used in reproductive health care. One main difference between them is that birth control pills and emergency contraceptive pills prevent pregnancy, while abortion pills end a pregnancy. Learn more about how these medications are different from one another…
Sep 17
Internal Condom User Guide
Explains the basics of how to use an internal condom.
Sep 17
Contraceptive Pearl: Updated CDC Contraception Guidelines
Written by Angeline Ti On August 6, 2024, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released updates for the U.S. Medical Eligibility Criteria for Contraceptive Use (U.S. MEC) and the U.S. Selected Practice Recommendations for Contraceptive Use (U.S. SPR). Adapted from guidelines from the World Health Organization, the U.S. MEC and U.S. SPR provide…
Aug 30
The Home Shot / Depo-Provera Sub-Q User Guide
Explains the basics of how to use Depo-Provera Sub-Q.
Aug 30
Emergency Contraception Pill User Guide
Explains the basics of how to use emergency contraception pill (EC).
Aug 27
Insights: Expanding Access to Medication Abortion: A Sample Protocol for 11.1-12.0 Weeks Estimated Gestational Duration
Written by Robin Wallace MD MAS, Rosa Topp MSN, RN Medication abortion is now more common than procedural abortion in the United States , and a critical access point for many abortion seekers via both in-person and telehealth care since Dobbs. Common practice is to offer medication abortion through 11.0 weeks estimated gestational duration (EGD),…
Aug 22
GOALS Approach to Sexual History and Health
The GOALS Approach is an evidence-based sex-positive strategy for making sexual history conversations less awkward and more effective. Clinicians and health educators can access self-paced trainings, a clinical champion webinar, and resources on the GOALS Approach website. You can also request one-hour trainings in-person (if based in NYC) or virtually (if outside of NYC). Link:…
Aug 22
Non-Prescription Birth Control Methods
This patient fact sheet outlines non-hormonal and hormonal birth control methods that can be purchased or used without a prescription.