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Birth Control

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

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Birth Control

Top reasons the birth control pill should be OTC

Hear more from CEO Dr. Raegan McDonald-Mosley and join our movement to #FreeThePill
Research Roundup

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.
Birth Control

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.
Research Roundup

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.
Research Roundup

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.
Research Roundup

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.
Birth Control

Patient perspective: The three surprises of getting my IUD

It feels like everything that could have gone wrong with getting my IUD did.
Research Roundup

Research roundup: March 2021 edition

Importance of trans-inclusive clinics and accessible education on evidence-based self-managed abortion techniques for gender-expansive individuals, an update to the CDC’s treatment guidelines for gonococcal infection, the effects of stigma and barriers to access on abortion method preference, and more.