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Birth Control

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

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Birth Control

Talking fertility awareness methods with your patients

You may have your doubts about FAM, but what if your patients want to use it?
Patient Counseling

Liletta vs Mirena IUD: What makes the Liletta IUD different from Mirena?

Here’s what you and your patients should know about these two (very similar) hormonal IUDs.
Birth Control

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.
Patient Perspectives

The perfect threesome: Pulling out + spermicide + Caya

The new Caya diaphragm pairs well with some spermicide and the oldest birth control method.
Birth Control

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.
Birth Control

Can premedication make IUD insertion less painful?

Contrary to popular belief, ibuprofen is not enough.
Birth Control

Nobody’s perfect: Pill efficacy for the real world

Our patients shouldn’t have to be perfect to protect themselves from accidental pregnancy.
Birth Control

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.