- 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 » - 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: 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 » - 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.
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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 » - 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 » - 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 » - 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 » - 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 » - 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 » - 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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