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Birth Control

Evidence-based resources on contraceptive methods, guidelines, and best practices

Latest Edition

How to answer FAQs about the difference between emergency contraception and the abortion pill

Patient Perspectives

Patient perspective: IUD swap under anesthesia

How I fought to get the pain relief I needed
Birth Control Methods

Let’s switch it up: Changing OCP formulations to address side effects

Practical strategies for adjusting combined oral contraceptive formulations to manage side effects and improve patient experiences
Abortion Care & Support

Integrating contraceptive counseling into abortion care

How providers can take a patient-centered approach.
Clinical Scenarios

Clinical Scenario: Complex contraception and pharmacists

An 18-year-old (she/her) started a combined hormonal contraceptive pill (COC) three months ago, prescribed by her primary care provider. She’s been taking a pill with 0.15 mg levonorgestrel/30 mcg EE. She’s now following up with you because she’s been feeling moodier since starting the pill. She’s not totally sure if the pill is to blame, but says it’s affecting her quality of life and she’s interested in talking about other options.
Research Roundup

Research roundup: October 2025 edition

DMPA on TikTok, OTC pill sales, Misoprostol & IUD placements, Telehealth abortion & TGD populations, Abortion restrictions & infant mortality
Clinical Scenarios

Clinical Scenario: Dual contraceptive methods

25 y.o G0 patient (she/her) comes into the clinic for an emergency department (ED) follow up. She has a history of endometriosis and has been using a LNG 52mg IUD for contraception and management of heavy menstrual bleeding. She has no other medical conditions and does not take other medications. She went to the ED for new onset shortness of breath and was diagnosed with a spontaneous pneumothorax (collapsed lung), which was ultimately discovered to be a catamenial pneumothorax.
Research Roundup

Research roundup: September 2025 edition

Contraceptive knowledge gaps, Adolescent awareness of OTC contraception, DMPA and meningioma risk, Implicit bias in contraception counseling, PrEP & STI Risk
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