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May 10
The Zika virus poses an international public health threat. A more vigorous and appropriate response to Zika should include full access to contraception, prenatal care, options counseling, abortion care, and pediatric developmental services. Read about the relation between the Zika virus and reproductive health in this Contraceptive Pearl.
Apr 12
Which oral contraceptive pills (OCPs) are best for patients at risk for cardiovascular disease? Find out in this Contraceptive Pearl.
Mar 15
This issue outlines the use of low-sensitivity pregnancy tests in managing medication abortion.
Mar 08
The progestin IUD is a safe and effective method of decreasing menstrual bleeding which spares future fertility and decreases costs.
Feb 09
Implant removal can be significantly more difficult than insertion. This Contraceptive Pearl details the “pop-out” or “fingers only” implant removal technique, which requires less anesthesia and a smaller incision and causes less swelling than removal with instruments.
Jan 19
This issue addresses the use ultrasounds in managing medication abortion.
Jan 12
This Contraceptive Pearl covers Depo SubQ, the version of depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) that can be prescribed as a subcutaneous injection that patients give themselves at home. It contains about 30% less progestin than the in-office form, which may reduce some of Depo’s side effects.
Dec 08
People with physical disabilities often lack basic reproductive health care. This Contraceptive Pearl describes how providers can go beyond compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act towards full accessibility for patients with impaired mobility.
Nov 24
This issue covers best practices for using local anesthesia to decrease pain associated with uterine aspiration.
Nov 10
In this Contraceptive Pearl, options of contraception for women who have experienced abnormal pap smears are detailed.