Mar 28
AAFP National Primer
This primer is a guide for organizing and advocacy within the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP).
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Mar 13
Contraceptive Pearl: Vasectomy
Only a very small percentage of men in the US have had vasectomies. In this Contraceptive Pearl, learn more about them and their benefits for men who are finished with childbearing.
Feb 14
Contraceptive Pearl: Implicit Bias and Counseling
Implicit bias can lead clinicians to encourage certain contraceptive methods over others for particular groups of patients. This edition of the Contraceptive Pearls summarizes recent studies on implicit bias and discusses the importance of patient-centered contraceptive counseling.
Jan 22
Contraceptive Pearl: Nausea and oral contraception
Some people struggle with nausea related to oral contraception. Read this Contraceptive Pearl for reasons this might be happening and ways to fix this issue.
Dec 19
Hormonal Contraception, Breast Cancer, and Communicating Risk to Patients
This Contraceptive Pearl clarifies how to communicate risk to address questions regarding cancer risk for users of hormonal contraception.
Nov 14
Contraceptive Pearl: Oral Contraceptives and Cancer Risk
Fear of cancer prevents many people from using birth control pills. However, contrary to popular belief, oral contraceptives (OC) do not raise one’s overall risk of cancer. This Contraceptive Pearl lays out the cancer risks associated with using hormonal contraception.
Nov 01
Algorithm for IUD removal when no strings are visible
Simple algorithm for clinicians to follow when a removing an IUD from a patient when no strings are visible. Created November 2017
Nov 01
First Trimester Bleeding Algorithm
Algorithm for evaluating first trimester bleeding using physical exam, transvaginal ultrasound, and hCG levels for diagnosis.
Oct 10
Contraceptive Pearl: Postpartum IUD Insertion and Risk of Uterine Perforation
IUDs are a safe and reliable form of contraception. With proper counseling about known risks, IUDs can be offered ay any time during the postpartum period.
Aug 03
Recognize Health Care As a Human Right
A 2017 policy resolution urging state academies and the AAFP to recognize health care as a human right.