Clinical Scenarios

Evidence-based strategies for handling real-world clinical scenarios
Each scenario, drawn from real world clinical experiences of Power to Decide’s Senior Director of Health Care and our network of expert clinicians, tackles questions you may face in the exam room.

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Clinical scenario: Effects of birth control on lactation

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.

Clinical scenario: How long are IUDs and implants effective?

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.

Clinical scenario: Which IUD is it?

A 22 year-old patient (she/her) is currently using an IUD and had it placed at another clinic out of state three years ago. When asked which IUD she has, she is not sure, though she thinks it has hormones. She reports having light, irregular periods. Overall, she is satisfied with the IUD and wants to continue using an IUD for birth control.
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