Sep 11
Contraceptive Pearl: Contraception for Women with Endometriosis
Endometriosis varies greatly between patients. This Contraceptive Pearl explains how multiple different types of contraceptives can work as treatments for endometriosis.
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Aug 11
Contraceptive Pearl: Introducing the Flexible-Fit Diaphragm
A new “one size fits most” diaphragm, Caya, was approved by the FDA in September 2014 and is now available in the US. Find out about the new diaphragm in this Contraceptive Pearl.
Jul 21
Insights: RH Negative Treatment After Early Pregnancy Loss or Termination
This issue reviews the clinical evidence for treating Rh negative patients who have a first trimester pregnancy loss or abortion.
Jul 21
Clinical practice handbook for safe abortion
This comprehensive reference, published by the World Health Organization, is a useful resource for clinicians in various settings to provide safe abortion care and to treat complications. Link: http://www.who.int/reproductivehealth/publications/unsafe_abortion/clinical-practice-safe-abortion/en/
Jul 13
Contraceptive Pearl: Contraceptive Care for LGBT Patients
All patients deserve to be treated with the highest level of respect. When a patient is a member of the LGBT community, health care providers should take care to use the correct language so that the patient feels most comfortable.
Jun 09
Contraceptive Pearl: Withdrawal
Nearly 60% of women aged 15-44 in the United States have used withdrawal for birth control at least once. This contraceptive Pearl covers the pros and cons of this contraceptive method.
May 19
Insights: Counseling for Miscarriage Management
This issue outlines a shared decision-making approach for counseling patients making decisions on how to manage their early pregnancy loss.
May 12
Contraceptive Pearl: Starting the vaginal ring after abortion
After an abortion, women may start ovulating very soon. This is why it is so important to be prompt with contraception. This Contraceptive Pearl focuses on use of the vaginal ring after an abortion.
Apr 22
Training, Education & Advocacy in Miscarriage Management (TEAMM)
This website, hosted by the University of Washington School of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, contains training tools, workshop materials and resources for implementing outpatient miscarriage management services.
Apr 14
Contraceptive Pearl: Introducing Liletta, a New Progestin IUD
Liletta, a new progestin intrauterine device (IUD), was approved by the FDA in February 2015. It is the same size and shape as the Mirena and contains the same dose of levonorgestrel. Learn more about Liletta by reading this edition of the Contraceptive Pearls.