Hormonal IUD

How to talk with patients about how long IUDs and implants work, and what to say when the evidence goes beyond the FDA label.

What providers need to know about safety and contraceptive decision-making for patients with autoimmune conditions

Cancer and contraception, menstrual cups and IUD displacement, vaginal microbiome and contraceptives, OTC birth control knowledge gaps, early medication abortion follow-up

What providers need to know when counseling patients about their birth control options and achieving their lactation goals

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.

What providers need to know about identifying which IUD a patient is using without removing it

Clinical trial data on a new IUD, clinical guidance on self-managed abortion, the impact of the ACA on reproductive health, and CDC’s abortion surveillance data.