Cancer and contraception, menstrual cups and IUD displacement, vaginal microbiome and contraceptives, OTC birth control knowledge gaps, early medication abortion follow-up
A 25 year-old patient (she/her) is interested in starting birth control four weeks after having her first child. She is breastfeeding but needs to supplement formula one to two bottles a day because of “not having enough milk.” Prior to pregnancy she was happy with a hormonal implant but is unsure if this method is safe while producing milk.
Partner treatment for BV, pain and bleeding experiences during first-trimester abortion, interest in Rh testing and treatment for telehealth medication abortion.
Double dosing UPA for EC not needed for BMI > 30, postpartum implant placement and milk supply, mifepristone to increase efficacy of medication management of EPL.
New and updated guidance on the initiation and management of contraception, including pain management options for IUD placement, support for DMPA-SQ, and new conditions and methods added.
A 20 year-old patient (they/them) had a birth control implant placed three years ago this month. They are happy with their method and want to keep using an implant for birth control.
