- 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 » - 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: 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 » - 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 » - 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
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 » - 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 » - 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 » - 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 » - Your patient has the answer
We can only listen when we create a space for the patient to speak. Listening can be augmented through open-ended questions. During a period of listening, consider opting for one open-ended question in lieu of a series of closed-ended questions.
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 » - STI-status sharing: Online resources for your patients
Have a patient who's uncomfortable notifying partners about a positive STI diagnosis? These online resources can help.
When it comes to STIs, of course you want to encourage patients to get tested regularly (and to practice safe sex). But what if testing results in a positive STI diagnosis? You may be able to support your patient not only in getting further testing or treatment as appropriate, but also in notifying current and past partners. Online resources make it easier than ever to let partners know about a positive STI diagnosis, often while providing further information about that STI and where to get tested.
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 » - 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 » - 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?
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