- 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 » - Research roundup: April 2021 edition
We’ve searched the journals and read the practice updates to round up this month’s top research and guidelines on birth control, sexual health, abortion, STIs, and more!
We’ve searched the journals and read the practice updates to round up this month’s top research and guidelines on birth control, sexual health, abortion, STIs, 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 » - Research roundup: May 2021 edition
We’ve searched the journals and read the practice updates to round up this month’s top research and guidelines on birth control, sexual health, abortion, STIs, and more!
We’ve searched the journals and read the practice updates to round up this month’s top research and guidelines on birth control, sexual health, abortion, STIs, and more!
read the full article » - Research roundup: February 2021 edition
We’ve searched the journals and read the practice updates to round up this month’s top research and guidelines on birth control, sexual health, abortion, STIs, and more!
We’ve searched the journals and read the practice updates to round up this month’s top research and guidelines on birth control, sexual health, abortion, STIs, 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 » - Clinical minute: Emergency Contraception for transgender or gender nonbinary patients
What providers need to know about offering emergency contraception (EC) to transgender and gender nonbinary (TGNB) patients.
What providers need to know about offering emergency contraception (EC) to transgender and gender nonbinary (TGNB) patients.
read the full article » - Research roundup: July 2020 edition
We’ve searched the journals and read the practice updates to round up this month’s top research and guidelines on birth control, sexual health, abortion, STIs, and more!
We’ve searched the journals and read the practice updates to round up this month’s top research and guidelines on birth control, sexual health, abortion, STIs, 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 » - Telehealth research roundup
What the research shows about telehealth’s safety, acceptability, and ability to improve access to sexual and reproductive health care services.
What the research shows about telehealth’s safety, acceptability, and ability to improve access to sexual and reproductive health care services.
read the full article » - Research roundup: February 2020 edition
We’ve searched the journals and read the practice updates to round up this month’s top research and guidelines on birth control, sexual health, abortion, STIs, and more!
We’ve searched the journals and read the practice updates to round up this month’s top research and guidelines on birth control, sexual health, abortion, STIs, and more!
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: November 2019 edition
We’ve searched the journals and read the practice updates to round up this month’s top research and guidelines on birth control, sexual health, abortion, STIs, and more!
We’ve searched the journals and read the practice updates to round up this month’s top research and guidelines on birth control, sexual health, abortion, STIs, and more!
read the full article » - How to help people get the emergency contraception (EC) pills they need
Barriers to accessing EC pills exist, what are they and how can you help people get the EC pills they need.
Barriers to accessing EC pills still exist, what are they and how can you help people get the EC pills they need.
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 » - 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 » - Misinformed: What do pharmacy staff say about emergency contraception?
Do you know what info your patients are getting about EC?
Many patients head straight to the pharmacy when they need EC. It’s convenient and may be more affordable for them, depending on their health care coverage. So what do we know about women’s ability to access EC at pharmacies?
read the full article » - Deciding on emergency contraception
How do we help our patients make the best decision they can for their emergency contraception?
How do we help our patients make the best decision they can for their emergency contraception (EC)?
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