Dec 19
Hormonal Contraception, Breast Cancer, and Communicating Risk to Patients
This Contraceptive Pearl clarifies how to communicate risk to address questions regarding cancer risk for users of hormonal contraception.
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Nov 14
Contraceptive Pearl: Oral Contraceptives and Cancer Risk
Fear of cancer prevents many people from using birth control pills. However, contrary to popular belief, oral contraceptives (OC) do not raise one’s overall risk of cancer. This Contraceptive Pearl lays out the cancer risks associated with using hormonal contraception.
Nov 01
Algorithm for IUD removal when no strings are visible
Simple algorithm for clinicians to follow when a removing an IUD from a patient when no strings are visible. Created November 2017
Nov 01
First Trimester Bleeding Algorithm
Algorithm for evaluating first trimester bleeding using physical exam, transvaginal ultrasound, and hCG levels for diagnosis.
Oct 10
Contraceptive Pearl: Postpartum IUD Insertion and Risk of Uterine Perforation
IUDs are a safe and reliable form of contraception. With proper counseling about known risks, IUDs can be offered ay any time during the postpartum period.
Sep 11
Contraceptive Pearl: Promoting Contraceptive Adherence
For many reasons, some people have a low adherence rate to their hormonal contraceptives. This Contraceptive Pearl explains trials run by the Cochrane Collaborative aimed at increasing adherence rates.
Aug 03
Recognize Health Care As a Human Right
A 2017 policy resolution urging state academies and the AAFP to recognize health care as a human right.
Aug 01
Contraceptive Pearl: Continuous Use of Contraception
Why have a period? Hormonal contraception products allow for plenty of flexibility. This Contraceptive Pearls explains how to skip periods by using hormonal birth control. This Contraceptive Pearl was first published March 2010.
Jul 13
Screen, Intervene, and Advocate to Address Food Insecurity
A 2017 policy resolution urging the AAFP to support efforts to universally screen patients for food insecurity and advocate for a strong and effective national nutrition safety net for vulnerable, low-income individuals.
Jul 13
Support Reproductive Health Education
A 2015 policy resolution urging that the AAFP National Conference of Residents and Students support and encourage inclusion of reproductive health topics.