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Understanding the ecosystem: What providers need to know about organized SRH disinformation

Patient Counseling

Top sexual and reproductive misinformation trends of 2026 (So far)

A look at some of the narratives that shaped social media conversations about contraception, abortion, and sexual health in the first part of 2026.

Gynecologic & Sexual Health

Managing Acute Heavy Menstrual Bleeding in the Office Setting

When a patient can't wait—here's how to act now.

Clinical Scenarios

Clinical scenario: Vasovagal reaction during an IUD insertion

A 24-year-old (she/they) presents to your health center requesting an IUD. They filled out her intake form online and noted they are "nervous about procedures." As you are sounding their uterus, they say they feel "kind of weird." You ask for more detail, and they report they are a little sweaty and like they need to go to the bathroom. The medical assistant notes that their face has “gone pale.”

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