Multiple sclerosis (MS), a degenerative neurologic disorder, often begins in early adulthood. The illness itself does not complicate pregnancy or affect contraceptive choice. Read this Contraceptive Pearl to learn more about managing contraception for patients with multiple sclerosis.
A 2015 policy resolution urging the AAFP to write a letter to the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services advocating for full coverage of all contraceptive options for people of reproductive age.
A 2015 policy resolution urging the AAFP to assure coverage of LARC device and placement, prior to hospital discharge, for all women who select these methods.
A 2017 policy resolution urging the AAFP to increase efficiency of search function for family medicine residencies to include specific, interest-based keywords.
This presentation uses interactive case-based learning with evidenced-based algorithms for first trimester bleeding, pregnancy of unknown location and guidelines on ultrasound findings to determine pregnancy viability.
Family Physician Joshua Steinberg and his colleagues at the UHS Department of Family Medicine developed a free contraceptive point-of-care app that pulls together evidence-based resources from the Reproductive Health Access Project, the CDC, and other sources. The resources in the app include the Quick Start Algorithm, the Medical Eligibility Criteria for Initiating Contraception, a table of…