Pain Management

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

How I fought to get the pain relief I needed

Review of evidence-based, person-centered strategies for improving patient comfort during IUD placements, from paracervical blocks to non-medication supports

LNG IUD as EC, IUD pain management, thrombosis risks with hormonal contraception, telehealth & medication abortion, adolescent contraception guidance

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

Infection prevention after abortion, estetrol in oral contraceptives, postpartum implant placement and breastfeeding, SAHM position statements

Partner treatment for BV, pain and bleeding experiences during first-trimester abortion, interest in Rh testing and treatment for telehealth medication abortion.