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Birth Control

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

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Birth Control

Exciting News—LILETTA now approved for use up to 8 years!

The FDA has extended approval of LILETTA IUDs for up to 6 years of use, research shows they are safe and effective for up to 7 years.
Research Roundup

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.
Research Roundup

Research roundup: September 2019 edition

An analysis of the efficacy and safety of telehealth medication abortion care, IUD use and a decreased risk of ovarian cancer, widespread support for HPV vaccination, and more.
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.