Contraceptive Counseling

A look at some of the narratives that shaped social media conversations about contraception, abortion, and sexual health in the first part of 2026.

What providers need to know about supporting patients who want to use fertility awareness-based methods

Stroke risk with CHC and triptan co-use, IUD self-removal patient perspectives and simulation, LMP dating accuracy in adolescents, intravaginal vitamin C for recurrent BV, sexual health concerns and contraceptive discontinuation, letrozole-misoprostol as mifepristone alternative, OB-GYN job satisfaction post-Dobbs

What providers need to know about recognizing, responding, and preventing vasovagal syncope.

COCs vs POPs for heavy menstrual bleeding, five-year Miudella copper IUD data, VTE risk with body-identical estrogen COCs, OTC Opill self-screening, mood symptoms and progestin-only discontinuation, Dobbs and residency application trends

Probiotics as adjunct therapy for recurrent VVC, structured ACOG guidance on unexplained elevated hCG, paracervical block efficacy for IUD pain, menstrual blood HPV testing accuracy, telemedicine medication abortion outcomes

Evidence increasingly shows that person-centered contraceptive counseling is essential to delivering high-quality, equitable contraceptive care.

What providers need to know about contraceptives and GLP-1 medications