Contraceptive Pearl: Contraception for HIV Infected Women

Contraception is especially important for HIV+ women due to the risks that pregnancy can bring on. Different types of contraception and how they work for HIV+ women are detailed in this Contraceptive Pearl.

Endorse the One Key Question

A 2011 policy resolution calling for state academy endorsement of the One Key Question, which requires doctors to routinely asses a person’s pregnancy intentions and to provide appropriate services as indicated.

Ensure Contraceptive Access in Community Health Centers

A 2011 policy resolution calling for federal agencies to take action to ensure that community health centers provide access to all contraceptive methods.

Endorse the US Medical Eligibility Criteria for Contraceptive Use

A 2011 policy resolution calling for AAFP endorsement of the United States Medical Eligibility Criteria for Contraceptive Use.

Ensure Medically Accurate Information at Crisis Pregnancy Centers

A 2011 policy resolution calling for Crisis Pregnancy Centers to disclose that the center is not a medical facility, that it does not perform or provide referrals for abortion or contraception, and that it is not bound by HIPAA requirements protecting confidentiality.

Contraceptive Pearl: Can We Improve Adherence through Counseling?

Several researchers have tried to find a counseling approach that leads women to stick with their contraceptive method longer. So far, the results are disappointing! This Contraceptive Pearl discusses why adherence is low and what clinicians can do about it.

Contraceptive Pearl: Confidential Care for Teens

This Contraceptive Pearl covers the best practice to confidentially discuss and prescribe contraception with teens.

Contraceptive Pearl: the Patch, Deep Vein Thrombosis and Communicating Risk to Patients

Studies of the contraceptive patch and Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) have yielded conflicting results. In 2006, two trials found a higher incidence of nonfatal blood clots among women using the patch than among women taking oral contraceptives, while a third study found no significant difference. How can we frame this discussion so that we communicate honestly without alarming patients?

Contraceptive Pearl: Twelve Month Prescriptions

One barrier in terms of a patient’s adherence to their prescription contraceptives is lack of supply. In this Contraceptive Pearl, read about how prescribing a larger supply can increase adherence.

Contraceptive Pearl: Does Hormonal Birth Control Increase Cancer Risk?

Fear of cancer prevents many women from using hormonal contraceptives. This Contraceptive Pearl covers the facts about hormonal contraception and cancer risk.