Jul 01
Contraceptive Pearl: Non-pharmacologic Pain Management
IUD or implant insertion may cause pain, anxiety, and fear. This Contraceptive Pearl covers interpersonal techniques clinicians can use to reduce patients’ perception of pain.
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Jun 01
Contraceptive Pearl: Breastfeeding and Birth Control
After pregnancy, breastfeeding can work in conjunction with birth control, or even on its own as birth control. Learn more about the intersection between breastfeeding and birth control in this Contraceptive Pearl.
May 01
Contraceptive Pearl: Can You Insert An IUD In A Single Visit?
This Contraceptive Pearl explores IUD insertion, with overviews of reasons one might want an IUD inserted and some of the many pros of this type of contraception.
Apr 10
Contraceptive Pearl: Birth Control for Less: Low-Cost Contraception Options
Cost is one of the biggest barriers to accessing effective hormonal birth control. Read this Contraceptive Pearl to find out about low-cost options for hormonal birth control.
Mar 01
Contraceptive Pearl: Estrogen Contraindications
The birth control pill, patch and ring contain estrogen and progestin. Of those two hormones, estrogen carries more risk – especially to the cardiovascular system. This Contraceptive Pearl covers which women shouldn’t take estrogen.
Feb 14
Contraceptive Pearl: Emergency Contraception Clinician Guide
Since EC isn’t available over-the-counter to everyone yet, clinicians should be well-versed in the different types of emergency contraception. This Contraceptive Pearl details the different types so clinicians can know what will work best for their patients.
Jan 01
Contraceptive Pearl: Progestin Implant Update
The progestin implant, Implanon, introduced in 1999, has been replaced by an updated version called Nexplanon. The Contraceptive Pearl covers the differences between Implanon and Nexplanon.
Dec 01
Contraceptive Pearl: Contraception for HIV Infected Women
Contraception is especially important for HIV+ women due to the risks that pregnancy can bring on. Different types of contraception and how they work for HIV+ women are detailed in this Contraceptive Pearl.
Dec 01
Endorse the One Key Question
A 2011 policy resolution calling for state academy endorsement of the One Key Question, which requires doctors to routinely asses a person’s pregnancy intentions and to provide appropriate services as indicated.
Dec 01
Ensure Contraceptive Access in Community Health Centers
A 2011 policy resolution calling for federal agencies to take action to ensure that community health centers provide access to all contraceptive methods.