Research Roundup

Intracervical block vs naproxen for pain during IUD insertion, IUD use in transgender and gender-diverse individuals, self-administration of the Depo shot, and more.

Novel ulipristal-releasing copper IUD, internal medicine physicians’ provision of medication abortion in a primary care setting, analysis of contraceptive decision aids for adolescents and young adults, and more.

Society of Family Planning's clinical recommendations for pain control in surgical abortion care, potential reversible hormonal male contraceptive option, restricted abortion access among incarcerated populations, and more.

Provision of medication abortion via telehealth, updated CDC treatment guidelines for sexually-transmitted infections, barriers to IUD and implant access for adolescent and young adult patients, and more.

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.

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.

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.

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.