Jun 05
Protocol for Medication Abortion Using Mifepristone and Misoprostol
Protocol and guidance for providing a medication abortion using mifepristone and misoprostol without ultrasound.
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Apr 23
Comparing Tubal Sterilization with Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptives
This resource from the University of California San Francisco compares tubal sterilization with long-acting reversible contraceptive (LARC) methods like the IUD and Implant.
Apr 23
Insights: Part Two: Misoprostol-only Medication Abortion
Written by Brandy Bautista This article was published in April 2024, before the Supreme Court released its ruling in Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine v. U.S. Food and Drug Administration on June 13th. In its ruling, the Supreme Court unanimously rejected the challenge to mifepristone access. While we celebrate this decision, we know this will not…
Apr 16
Contraceptive Pearl: The Latest Updates on the Over-the-Counter Contraceptive Pill
By Joi C. Spaulding MD, MS Opill, a daily progestin-only birth control pill (POP), was first approved for over-the-counter (OTC) use by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on July 13, 2023. As of March 2024, the pill is now available to people of all ages to purchase at retailers online and in…
Apr 16
Your Birth Control Choices Poster
This poster compares birth control choices based on efficacy, cost, side effects, and other patient-focused factors.
Mar 26
Insights: Prenatal Drug Testing and Reporting: What does the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) actually require of healthcare providers?
Written by Rebecca Wang, JD, Senior Legal Support Counsel and Lauren Paulk, JD, Senior Research Counsel Mandatory reporting is not an evidence-based practice. Neither is punishing providers for a failure to report. Still, healthcare provider reports to Child Protective Services of infants have increased substantially over the last decade.¹ This is despite only two states…
Mar 20
Coding for Medication Abortion using Mifepristone and Misoprostol
CPT, ICD-10, out-patient procedure, medication administration, and other codes to use for documenting and billing medication abortion services.
Feb 27
Insights: Follow-Up After Medication Abortion
Written by Sadia A study by the Guttmacher Institute shows that over half of all abortions are done via medication abortion (MAB), using misoprostol only or mifepristone with misoprostol.¹ Patients who have a MAB often wonder about the need for a follow-up appointment. Follow-up appointments are used to determine if the MAB was successful. Health…
Feb 20
Contraceptive Pearl: Understanding Conventional and Non-Hormonal Approaches to PCOS
By Lakshmi Sundaresan, MD Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrinological phenomenon, often manifesting with symptoms of irregular periods, coarse facial/terminal hair, and glucose intolerance.¹ Conventionally, treatments for PCOS are tailored to the manifestations of hyperandrogenism, insulin resistance, and menstrual irregularities that patients experience. In 2023, the International PCOS practice guidelines were updated to…
Feb 14
Ectopic Pregnancy Fact Sheet
This factsheet explains basic information about ectopic pregnancy, including the symptoms, tests a patient might need, treatment, and future risks. Spanish: Updated June/junio 2024 Reading Grade Level (Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level): 5.5