Jun 11
Algorithm to Diagnose and Treat Ectopic Pregnancy
Algorithm to help determine diagnosis and treatment of ectopic pregnancy.
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May 28
Contraceptive Pearl: Progestin Implant Update
In 2006 the FDA approved the progestin implant. At the time, the device was approved for 3-year duration. Studies since then provide evidence that the progestin implant is effective for up to 5 years, although the labeling remains at 3 years. The progestin implant is a soft, flexible polymer about the size of a match…
Apr 08
Sam’s Medication Abortion Zine
Sam’s Medication Abortion is a zine that follows one person’s experience of a medication abortion. This evidence-based resource explains the medication abortion process, side effects, and when to reach out for help.
Apr 02
Contraceptive Pearl: Reproductive Health Care for People with Physical Disabilities
Many people with mobility and physical disabilities lack basic reproductive health care. People with disabilities are less likely to receive cervical cancer screenings, prenatal care, and family planning services than those without disabilities. Estimates of contraceptive use vary across studies, but some studies indicate that those with disabilities use a narrower set of contraceptive methods…
Mar 19
Contraceptive Pearl: Oral Contraceptive Pills and Endometriosis
For decades, birth control pills have been used to treat the symptoms of endometriosis. Does evidence support this? The Cochrane Collaborative updated its review of this topic in May, 2018. Reviewers found 5 clinical trials that examined the use of oral contraceptives to control endometriosis pain. Of these 5 trials, three met criteria for analysis. Two…
Feb 27
LGBT Healthcare Education
A 2018 policy resolution that urges the AAFP to promote education on appropriate therapies, surgical care, and support services for LGBT individuals.
Feb 27
Maternal Mortality in the United States
A 2018 policy resolution to encourage the AAFP to take several steps to further understand and address the high rate and disparities of maternal mortality in the United States.
Feb 27
Address Institutional Racism in the Health Care System
A policy resolution that urges the AAFP to take several steps to address institutional racism in the health care system.
Feb 27
Reinforce Support of Ensuring Accurate Medical Information at CPCs
A policy resolution urging the AAFP to support efforts to hold CPCs accountable for false or misleading advertising about the pregnancy-related services they offer.
Feb 27
Long-Acting Reversible Contraception in Practice
A 2018 policy resolution that calls for the AAFP to take steps to expand training and access to resources on LARC.