- Bridging the gaps between young people’s knowledge and access
What providers need to know about the 2024 YouR HeAlth Survey to improve contraception and abortion access for young people.
What providers need to know about the 2024 YouR HeAlth Survey to improve contraception and abortion access for young people.
read the full article » - How young people want to learn about birth control
New study highlights how providers and parents can improve reproductive well-being with trusted information.
New study highlights how providers and parents can improve reproductive well-being with trusted information.
read the full article » - Extended Contraceptive Access
Answers for health care providers about prescribing extended contraception supplies.
Answers for health care providers about prescribing extended contraception supplies.
read the full article » - Birth control after abortion
Answers for health care providers about birth control options after abortion.
Answers for health care providers about birth control options after abortion.
read the full article » - What providers need to know about Opill—the first over-the-counter birth control pill
Talk to your patients about the new OTC birth control pill with answers to some of the most frequently asked questions.
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Talk to your patients about the new OTC birth control pill with answers to some of the most frequently asked questions.
read the full article » - What is patient-centered contraceptive counseling?
What providers need to know about patient-centered contraceptive counseling and how to put it into practice.
What providers need to know about patient-centered contraceptive counseling and how to put into practice.
read the full article » - Sexual and reproductive health care for people living with substance use disorders
Unique challenges to accessing and opportunities for improved integration of sexual and reproductive health care.
Unique challenges to accessing and opportunities for improved integration of sexual and reproductive health care.
read the full article » - Research roundup: July 2023 edition
Continued support for misoprostol-only regimens for medication abortion and self-managed abortion between nine and 16 weeks gestation, the use of home pregnancy tests for follow-up care after a telehealth medication abortion, where adolescents and young adults go online to get abortion information, and disparities in recommended retesting for women with trichomonas vaginalis infections.
Continued support for misoprostol-only regimens for medication abortion and self-managed abortion between nine and 16 weeks gestation, the use of home pregnancy tests for follow-up care after a telehealth medication abortion, where adolescents and young adults go online to get abortion information, and disparities in recommended retesting for women with trichomonas vaginalis infections.
read the full article » - Managing IUD insertion pain
What providers need to know for counseling patients and managing their pain during IUD insertion.
What providers need to know for counseling patients and managing their pain during IUD insertion.
read the full article » - Bedsider’s Top 10
The most common questions your patients are searching for on Bedsider.
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The most common questions your patients are searching for on Bedsider.
read the full article » - Pharmacists and birth control access
What you need to know about pharmacist prescribing and how it can increase access to birth control.
What you need to know about pharmacist prescribing and how it can increase access to birth control.
read the full article » - Research roundup: December 2022 edition
#IUD on TikTok, factors associated with pain during medication abortion, continuation rates of IUDs placed as EC at one year, and racial differences in birth control method provision for adolescents.
#IUD on TikTok, factors associated with pain during medication abortion, continuation rates of IUDs placed as EC at one year, and racial differences in birth control method provision for adolescents.
read the full article » - Happy 10th Thanks, Birth Control Day!
ICYMI, here are the 10 best new things to happen to birth control in the last 10 years.
ICYMI, here are the 10 best new things to happen to birth control in the last 10 years.
read the full article » - Backing up a new birth control method
When providers need to recommend a backup method after starting a new method, and when you don’t.
When providers need to recommend a backup method after starting a new method, and when you don’t.
read the full article » - Research roundup: September 2022 edition
Pain management for medication abortion, support for eight years of use for a LNG 52mg IUD (Mirena and Liletta), IUD placement within 48 hours after medication abortion, and more.
Pain management for medication abortion, support for eight years of use for a LNG 52mg IUD (Mirena and Liletta), IUD placement within 48 hours after medication abortion, and more.
read the full article » - Clinical Minute: Which IUD is it?
How to identify what IUD your patient is using without removing it.
How to identify what IUD your patient is using without removing it.
read the full article » - Research roundup: July 2022 edition
Management of retained products of conception and a comparison of buccal and vaginal misoprostol for medication abortion, contraceptive values and preferences of adolescents and young adults, and more.
Management of retained products of conception and a comparison of buccal and vaginal misoprostol for medication abortion, contraceptive values and preferences of adolescents and young adults, and more.
read the full article » - Which IUD should I get?
A quick guide to the five IUDs currently available in the US and tips for counseling your patients on their IUD options.
A quick guide to the five IUDs currently available in the US and what providers needs to know for counseling.
read the full article » - Research roundup: May 2022 edition
Zinc supplements to help clear cervical HPV, unmet needs for reproductive health care in primary care settings, distance related barriers to abortion access, and more.
Zinc supplements to help clear cervical HPV, unmet needs for reproductive health care in primary care settings, distance related barriers to abortion access, and more.
read the full article » - Research roundup: April 2022 edition
Substantial support for over-the-counter abortion medication, benefits and risks of immediate post partum IUD and implant insertions, expanding access to the full range of emergency contraceptive options, and more.
Substantial support for over-the-counter abortion medication, benefits and risks of immediate post partum IUD and implant insertions, expanding access to the full range of emergency contraceptive options, and more.
read the full article » - Clinical minute: Effects of birth control on lactation
What providers need to know when counseling patients about their birth control options and achieving their lactation* goals
What providers need to know when counseling patients about their birth control options and achieving their lactation* goals
read the full article » - Research roundup: March 2022 edition
Benefits of increasing single-visit access to contraception, Black women’s experience with racism in reproductive health care in the U.S., the relationship between contraceptive satisfaction and sexual well-being, and more.
Benefits of increasing single-visit access to contraception, Black women’s experience with racism in reproductive health care in the U.S., the relationship between contraceptive satisfaction and sexual well-being, and more.
read the full article » - How to help patients struggling to get no-copay birth control
New hotlines for patients to report challenges getting no-copay birth control
New hotlines for patients to report challenges getting no-copay birth control
read the full article » - Thanks, Birth Control Day 2021
Thank you, Bedsider Providers, for making it the best #ThxBirthControl Day yet!
Thanks, Birth Control Day 2021 was a smashing success with posts coming in from around the country. Here at Bedsider Providers, our favorite part is hearing from all of you about why access to the full range of birth control methods is so important for you and your patients. Here are some of our favorites
read the full article » - Patient Perspective: My doctor almost sterilized me without telling me
A series highlighting the lived experiences of getting sexual and reproductive health care.
How bias can compromise our health care
read the full article » - Research roundup: September 2021 edition
Society of Family Planning's clinical recommendations for pain control in surgical abortion care, potential reversible hormonal male contraceptive option, restricted abortion access among incarcerated populations, and more.
Society of Family Planning's clinical recommendations for pain control in surgical abortion care, potential reversible hormonal male contraceptive option, restricted abortion access among incarcerated populations, and more.
read the full article » - Birth control options for people with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases
We talked to experts and reviewed the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) guidelines on birth control for people with rheumatic diseases like lupus.
We talked to experts and reviewed the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) guidelines on birth control for people with rheumatic diseases like lupus.
read the full article » - Meet Twirla—a new, lower dose patch
A new lower dose estrogen patch is now available!
A new lower dose estrogen patch is now available!
read the full article » - Research roundup: August 2021 edition
Provision of medication abortion via telehealth, updated CDC treatment guidelines for sexually-transmitted infections, barriers to IUD and implant access for adolescent and young adult patients, and more.
Provision of medication abortion via telehealth, updated CDC treatment guidelines for sexually-transmitted infections, barriers to IUD and implant access for adolescent and young adult patients, and more.
read the full article » - Top reasons the birth control pill should be OTC
Hear more from CEO Dr. Raegan McDonald-Mosley and join our movement to #FreeThePill
Hear more from Power to Decide's CEO Dr. Raegan McDonald-Mosley and join our movement to #FreeThePill
read the full article » - Research roundup: July 2021 edition
Usage of combined oral contraceptives to manage PMS and PMDD symptoms, surgical abortion pain management for patients with opioid use disorder, risks associated with post-placental IUD placement, and more.
Usage of combined oral contraceptives to manage PMS and PMDD symptoms, surgical abortion pain management for patients with opioid use disorder, risks associated with post-placental IUD placement, and more.
read the full article » - Six reasons birth control pills should be available over the counter
Join the movement to make birth control pills available over the counter (OTC), without a prescription, in the drugstore right next to the condoms and lube.
Join the movement to make birth control pills available in the drugstore—right next to the condoms and lube.
read the full article » - Research roundup: June 2021 edition
In-clinic vs pharmacy provision of medication abortion, cost barriers to contraceptive access among community college students, opportunities for PrEP counseling for adolescent and young adults, and more.
In-clinic vs pharmacy provision of medication abortion, cost barriers to contraceptive access among community college students, opportunities for PrEP counseling for adolescent and young adults, and more.
read the full article » - Clinical minute: How long are IUDs and implants effective?
What providers need to know when talking to patients about evidence-based recommendations about IUD and implant duration of use and effectiveness.
What providers need to know when talking to patients about evidence-based recommendations about IUD and implant duration of use and effectiveness.
read the full article » - Research roundup: April 2021 edition
Public health benefits of widespread HPV vaccination, potential for IUDs to be placed as emergency contraception 6-14 days after unprotected vaginal sex, etonogestrel implants to help with pelvic pain, and more.
Public health benefits of widespread HPV vaccination, potential for IUDs to be placed as emergency contraception 6-14 days after unprotected vaginal sex, etonogestrel implants to help with pelvic pain, and more.
read the full article » - Clinical minute: Placing an IUD after unprotected sex
What providers need to know about placing a levonorgestrel intrauterine device (LNG-IUD) after unprotected sex.
What providers need to know about placing a levonorgestrel intrauterine device (LNG-IUD) after unprotected sex.
read the full article » - Patient perspective: The three surprises of getting my IUD
It feels like everything that could have gone wrong with getting my IUD did.
It feels like everything that could have gone wrong with getting my IUD did.
read the full article » - Research roundup: May 2021 edition
Pre-treatment with mifepristone for pain management in first-trimester surgical abortion care, high patient and provider satisfaction with telemedicine contraceptive counseling, an update to the CDC’s recommendation on self-administered DMPA-SC, and more.
Pre-treatment with mifepristone for pain management in first-trimester surgical abortion care, high patient and provider satisfaction with telemedicine contraceptive counseling, an update to the CDC’s recommendation on self-administered DMPA-SC, and more.
read the full article » - Meet Phexxi—a hormone-free, user-controlled prescription birth control gel
Used only when needed, Phexxi changes the vaginal pH in the presence of semen to prevent pregnancy.
Used only when needed, Phexxi changes the vaginal pH to prevent pregnancy.
read the full article » - Research roundup: February 2021 edition
Comparable effectiveness of Levonorgestrel and copper IUDs as emergency contraception, use of the Natural Cycles app for fertility awareness contraceptive method, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation as highly effective pain management in medication abortion care, and more.
Comparable effectiveness of Levonorgestrel and copper IUDs as emergency contraception, use of the Natural Cycles app for fertility awareness contraceptive method, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation as highly effective pain management in medication abortion care, and more.
read the full article » - Patient perspective: Can you get quality health care as a black, disabled person?
A new series highlighting the lived experiences of getting sexual and reproductive health care.
The next in a new series of patient perspectives on getting sexual and reproductive health care.
read the full article » - DMPA-SQ: A Provider’s Guide
A quick reference guide and resources for providers on prescribing and managing subcutaneous (SQ) administration of the birth control shot at home.
A quick reference guide and resources for providers on prescribing and managing subcutaneous (SQ) administration of the birth control shot at home.
read the full article » - Research roundup: December 2020 edition
An analysis of the use of verbal anesthesia vs. oral tramadol for pain management in IUD placement, potential effectiveness of DMPA as a self-bridging emergency contraceptive, the importance of access to PrEP among people at risk of HIV infection through receptive vaginal intercourse, and more.
An analysis of the use of verbal anesthesia vs. oral tramadol for pain management in IUD placement, potential effectiveness of DMPA as a self-bridging emergency contraceptive, the importance of access to PrEP among people at risk of HIV infection through receptive vaginal intercourse, and more.
read the full article » - Patient perspective: Why I’m saying Thanks, Birth Control this year—student edition
Students tell us why they are thankful for birth control this year.
read the full article » - Research roundup: November 2020 edition
Improved patient satisfaction with the implementation of One Key Question in primary care and OB/GYN care settings, increasing access to STI screening for adolescents and young adults, the need to improve contraceptive care for patients with a history of intimate partner violence, and more.
Improved patient satisfaction with the implementation of One Key Question in primary care and OB/GYN care settings, increasing access to STI screening for adolescents and young adults, the need to improve contraceptive care for patients with a history of intimate partner violence, and more.
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read the full article » - Happy Thanks, Birth Control Day!
Let’s keep the celebration going!
Here at Bedsider Providers, we are thankful for everything that birth control makes possible all year round, but this week we get to hear from all of you about why you are thankful for birth control.
read the full article » - Patient perspective: I experienced racial bias in my postpartum care
A new series highlighting the lived experiences of getting sexual and reproductive health care.
The second in a new series of patient perspectives on getting sexual and reproductive health care.
read the full article » - Research roundup: October 2020 edition
IUD use and a demonstrated decreased risk of ovarian cancer, salpingectomy vs. tubal ligation for sterilization, benefits of non-medical treatment options for recurrent bacterial vaginosis, and more.
IUD use and a demonstrated decreased risk of ovarian cancer, salpingectomy vs. tubal ligation for sterilization, benefits of non-medical treatment options for recurrent bacterial vaginosis, and more.
read the full article » - Research roundup: September 2020 edition
Guidance for providers on medication abortion provision up to 70 days gestation, the need for expanded access to the most effective forms of emergency contraception, the important role partner treatment can play in the treatment of bacterial vaginosis, and more.
Guidance for providers on medication abortion provision up to 70 days gestation, the need for expanded access to the most effective forms of emergency contraception, the important role partner treatment can play in the treatment of bacterial vaginosis, and more.
read the full article » - Research roundup: August 2020 edition
The benefit of ultrasound guidance in IUD placement for patients with retroverted uteri, a demonstrated need for trauma-informed care in sexually-transmitted disease clinics, demand among abortion patients for more autonomous care options, and more.
The benefit of ultrasound guidance in IUD placement for patients with retroverted uteri, a demonstrated need for trauma-informed care in sexually-transmitted disease clinics, demand among abortion patients for more autonomous care options, and more.
read the full article » - New survey from Power to Decide shows significant support for telehealth
However, too many people lack information on how to use it.
read the full article » - Research roundup: July 2020 edition
Society of Family Planning’s clinical recommendations for contraceptive counseling for transgender and gender-expansive patients, the positive effect of levonorgestrel IUDs on female sexual function, barriers to abortion care within religious hospital systems, and more.
Society of Family Planning’s clinical recommendations for contraceptive counseling for transgender and gender-expansive patients, the positive effect of levonorgestrel IUDs on female sexual function, barriers to abortion care within religious hospital systems, and more.
read the full article » - How to answer FAQs about getting birth control online
Straightforward answers to the most common questions Bedsider users have about getting birth control online.
Straightforward answers to the most common questions Bedsider users have about getting birth control online.
read the full article » - Research roundup: May 2020 edition
Support for the integration of reproductive health care in the primary care setting, noncontraceptive benefits of hormonal contraception, use of patient decision aids in shared decision making in obstetrics and gynecology care, and more.
Support for the integration of reproductive health care in the primary care setting, noncontraceptive benefits of hormonal contraception, use of patient decision aids in shared decision making in obstetrics and gynecology care, and more.
read the full article » - Research roundup: April 2020 edition
The ACOG Committee Opinion’s stance on telehealth, an analysis of the safety and efficacy of self-administered vs. provider-administered medication abortion, influential factors in postpartum contraception use and short inter pregnancy intervals, and more.
The ACOG Committee Opinion’s stance on telehealth, an analysis of the safety and efficacy of self-administered vs. provider-administered medication abortion, influential factors in postpartum contraception use and short inter pregnancy intervals, and more.
read the full article » - Getting sexual and reproductive health care online
What providers need to know about telehealth options for birth control, STI, abortion, and more.
What providers need to know about telehealth options for birth control, STI, abortion, and more.
read the full article » - Sexual health care for people experiencing homelessness
Additional barriers and unique challenges to accessing sexual and reproductive health care services.
Additional barriers and unique challenges to accessing sexual and reproductive health care services.
read the full article » - Research roundup: February 2020 edition
An analysis of the benefits and risks of immediate postpartum IUD insertion, demonstrated improved health outcomes for society as a whole with universal access to contraception, a systematic review of studies of the efficacy and safety of extended IUD use, and more.
An analysis of the benefits and risks of immediate postpartum IUD insertion, demonstrated improved health outcomes for society as a whole with universal access to contraception, a systematic review of studies of the efficacy and safety of extended IUD use, and more.
read the full article » - Meet ANNOVERA—a vaginal contraceptive ring offering one year of birth control
Each ANNOVERA can be used for up to a year, no refrigeration needed.
Each ANNOVERA can be used for up to a year, no refrigeration needed.
read the full article » - Does body weight change how effective EC is?
What you need to know about the current research and how to talk to patients.
What you need to know about the current research and how to talk to patients.
read the full article » - Research roundup: December 2019 edition
The importance of patient-centered contraceptive counseling, expedited scheduling of interval tubal ligation as a way to improve access to sterilization, a study of barriers to IUD access for adolescent patients, and more.
The importance of patient-centered contraceptive counseling, expedited scheduling of interval tubal ligation as a way to improve access to sterilization, a study of barriers to IUD access for adolescent patients, and more.
read the full article » - Access to birth control is about more than where you live
Identify barriers to birth control and how you can help patients overcome them.
Access to birth control is about more than where you live. Identify barriers to birth control and how you can help patients overcome them.
read the full article » - No more fainting in your practice
How to prevent vasovagal syncope in your patients, your friends, your family, and yourself in one simple step.
read the full article » - Research roundup: November 2019 edition
The ACOG Committee Opinion’s support for over-the-counter hormonal contraception, efficacy of intracervical blocks for pain management during levonorgestrel IUD placement, studies on the mechanism of function of ulipristal acetate, and more.
The ACOG Committee Opinion’s support for over-the-counter hormonal contraception, efficacy of intracervical blocks for pain management during levonorgestrel IUD placement, studies on the mechanism of function of ulipristal acetate, and more.
read the full article » - Exciting News—LILETTA now approved for use up to 6 years!
The FDA has extended approval of LILETTA IUDs for up to 6 years of use, research shows they are safe and effective for up to 7 years.
read the full article » - Research roundup: October 2019 edition
The CDC’s yearly STD report, potential for a trivalent vaccine for genital herpes in the future, hormonal contraceptive use among women with opioid use disorder, improved patient bleeding patters with correct fundal placement of IUDs, and more.
The CDC’s yearly STD report, potential for a trivalent vaccine for genital herpes in the future, hormonal contraceptive use among women with opioid use disorder, improved patient bleeding patters with correct fundal placement of IUDs, and more.
read the full article » - Let’s Talk About Sex: Empowering families in sexual and reproductive health conversations
Talking with patients and their families about sexual and reproductive health conversations
read the full article » - Why (and how) providers should get consent in the exam room
Using the principles of explicit consent to give patients better care
From the #metoo movement to reports of sexual assault being front and center on national television with the confirmation hearings of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, consent has been making the news headlines. Health care providers have an opportunity to provide a safe space to discuss enthusiastic consent in relationships and to model it in the exam room by obtaining explicit consent from our patients prior to performing intimate exams in the office. Consent is an important component of establishing a respectful and trusting relationship with your patient—one that improves satisfaction, adherence, and ultimately, outcomes.
read the full article » - Talking fertility awareness methods with your patients
You may have your doubts about FAM, but what if your patients want to use it?
In the last few years, one of the most ancient contraceptive methods has taken a modern turn. At last count, there are over 200 fertility awareness method (FAM) mobile applications (“apps”) for measuring, monitoring, and tracking women’s cycles. Before we dive into the apps, here’s an oh-so-brief overview of FAM.
read the full article » - What makes the Liletta IUD different from Mirena?
Here’s what you and your patients should know about these two (very similar) hormonal IUDs.
Many of you are likely already stocking and placing Liletta, the levonorgestrel intrauterine system (IUS, a.k.a. IUD) introduced in 2015. But you and your patients may still be trying to sort out how Liletta is different from—or very similar to—another IUD that’s been out there for years, the Mirena. Here are the details.
read the full article » - Starting birth control after using ‘ella’ for EC
Here’s what you need to know to help your patients balance risks and uncertainties related to starting hormonal birth control after ella.
In March 2015, the FDA changed the label for one brand of emergency contraception (EC)—ulipristal acetate (UPA), sold as ella. The new label warned against starting a hormonal birth control method within 5 days of taking UPA. Why the change, and what does this mean for your practice?
read the full article » - What does respect have to do with birth control counseling?
Being warm and listening to patients has a bigger impact than you might expect.
Having a good rapport with your patient is considered a pillar of high quality health care, especially when that care includes counseling around personal matters like sexual health. But what if I told you that our rapport—and the quality of the care we provide overall—actually affects our patients’ long-term birth control use?
read the full article » - Racism in family planning care
Here’s what we can all do to break the cycle.
Today in the United States we see a resurgence of the discussion around our country’s oldest problem: racism. Whether we’re talking about how communities of color are being over-policed and disproportionately imprisoned, or the continuation of economic inequality, it’s clear that institutional racism is an unyielding problem in our society. It is also our shame as a nation, and this shame prevents us from tackling the problem head on.
read the full article » - Is LARC a silver bullet to end unplanned pregnancy?
Experts weigh in on how many women would use IUDs and implants in the absence of barriers.
What do experts think would really happen to national LARC use if all the barriers were removed? A team of researchers at University of California, San Francisco—including me—decided to ask.
read the full article » - Can premedication make IUD insertion less painful?
Contrary to popular belief, ibuprofen does NOT work.
From a clinician’s perspective, inserting an IUD is a relatively quick procedure. However, during that short time, some patients may experience serious pain... Is there something we can recommend that actually works to make insertion more comfortable?
read the full article » - Reproductive counseling in the age of Zika virus
Sex, contraception, pregnancy, fear… Here’s what health care providers can do for their patients.
With news of Zika virus making headlines on a daily basis, health care providers face growing questions from patients who understandably fear Zika’s potential impact on their current or future pregnancies.
read the full article » - Nobody’s perfect: Pill efficacy for the real world
Our patients shouldn’t have to be perfect to protect themselves from accidental pregnancy.
It’s no secret that many women’s health care providers use IUDs, likely because they have the highest efficacy and continuation rates. But the most common method of birth control among our patients remains the pill. The pill is advertised as having 99% efficacy, but in real life we know that about it’s closer to 90%. That means about one in 10 women will have an unplanned pregnancy while using this method. How can the advertised number and real life numbers so different? And what can we do to help our patients narrow the gap between these numbers?
read the full article » - What does evidence say about combined vs. progestin-only pills?
COCs or POPs? Here are some things to consider when helping a patient pick a pill.
By discussing the side effects and benefits of different kinds of pills with your patient, you can help her choose one that fits her life.
read the full article » - Changing the conversation about contraception
The most useful tool for providing contraceptive care may be to ask the right questions.
Talking to women about their pregnancy intentions is an important part of responding to their requests for contraception.
read the full article » - Extended use of the implant and LNG-IUS
New evidence shows these long-acting methods keep working for at least a year after their expiration.
Although the implant is currently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for only 3 years, there is new evidence suggesting that it’s safe and effective to use for at least 4 years. The same is true for the 52mg levonorgestrel intrauterine device (LNG-IUD)—it’s FDA-approved to last up to 5 years but safe and effective to use for at least 6.
read the full article » - Who is at increased risk of IUD expulsion?
New research holds some surprises about who’s at highest risk of expelling an IUD.
An expulsion is when an intrauterine device (IUD) comes out of the uterus on its own and it happens for about 1 in 20 IUD users. Expulsion leaves the patient vulnerable to unintended pregnancy.
read the full article » - Birth Control Without Barriers
Providers play an important role in empowering women to choose the contraceptive best for them.
Providers play an important role in empowering women to choose the contraceptive best for them.
read the full article » - What do YOU use for birth control?
Pros, cons, and alternatives when it comes to telling your patients about your own birth control method.
Self-disclosure by providers is a controversial topic in all areas of medicine. In the field of reproductive health, in which it’s common to discuss the most intimate of topics with our patients, self-disclosure is an especially important consideration. Studies by Evans and by Zapata suggest that, when appropriate, provider self-disclosure about contraception can be done without negative consequences. But how can we be certain that a situation is appropriate? And in circumstances when a clinician isn’t using birth control (e.g., she is trying to conceive; she is infertile; or, like me, she has a female partner), how should she handle the situation?
read the full article » - Birth control and chronic condition care
Chronic health conditions require more medical visits. Are women getting the info they need?
Women who have chronic health conditions like these are more likely to visit a health care provider regularly than those who don't. But could it be that these women aren't getting the information they need about birth control?
read the full article » - Contraception as empowerment
Put the power in her hands by changing the birth control conversation from reactive to proactive.
Using contraception should not be reactionary. It should have nothing to do with this guy or even this relationship. I hope that my patients do not get pregnant until they are ready. Instead of the default position being I will get pregnant unless I do something to prevent it, I want my patients to be able to say "I won't get pregnant until I am ready to get pregnant." This is the power of contraception used consistently and correctly.
read the full article » - Got a health condition? Know your birth control options!
Period problems, obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, breast cancer... There’s a method that can work for you.
There is an effective birth control option for everyone—including those with health conditions like heavy or irregular periods, obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, or breast cancer. Some methods can actually help treat certain conditions. Let’s look at six fairly common medical conditions and the birth control methods that are best for each.
read the full article » - Earth Day Reminder: Birth Control is Green!
Worried about the environment? Ditching your birth control is not the answer.
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We applaud anyone who wants to use an eco-filter when deciding on a contraceptive method. But before you ditch your pill, make sure you have the facts right. And remember: Any birth control is better than no birth control when it comes to helping the planet.
read the full article » - IUDs are OK: The best new birth control has been here all along
The super-effective IUD has officially shaken its bad rap—at least with doctors.
The super-effective IUD has officially shaken its bad rap—at least with doctors.
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