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Oct 24

Options to Manage Pain for Gynecologic Procedures

This fact sheet offers patients and clinicians a menu of options to manage pain during gynecologic procedures in an office setting, like IUD placement and removal, cervical or endometrial biopsies, colposcopy, uterine suction (e.g. abortion, miscarriage management), pap smears, and other common gynecologic care. Methods include: comfort options, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen and naproxen,…

Oct 22

Privacy Considerations for Abortion Care

Talking with others about pregnancy and/or abortion experiences can help in processing emotions and decision-making. But, some people have been investigated or arrested after information about their abortion or miscarriage was given to law enforcement–usually by friends, family, partners, or healthcare workers. Use the tips and resources in this guide to protect yourself and your…

Oct 21

Providing Contraceptive Care in School-Based Health Centers

Written by Lisa Maldonado, MA, MPH There are more than 2,500 school-based health centers (SBHCs) across the country.1 SBHCs present a vital opportunity to integrate contraceptive care within primary care services for adolescents. These centers are uniquely positioned within the school environment—where students spend a significant portion of their time—to deliver comprehensive primary and preventive…

Sep 23

Insights: Benzodiazepine Use in Pregnancy and Lactation

Written by Crystal Lai, PharmD Candidate 2025 & Regina Ginzburg, Pharm.D., CDCES, BC-ADM Benzodiazepines are a class of medications indicated for generalized anxiety disorder, seizures, and insomnia. These drugs end in “lam or pam,” such as alprazolam, lorazepam, diazepam, or clonazepam.1 Despite their potential to cause serious adverse effects and potential for abuse, 5% of people…

Sep 16

Federal Policy and Access to Contraception

Written by Silpa Srinivasulu, MPH Since it took effect in 2012, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has mandated that public and most private health insurance plans cover the full range of contraceptive methods (at least one form in each of the 18 method categories) and related services and counseling for people with reproductive capacity without…

Sep 15

Protocol Template: Management of Pain for IUD Placement

This template by the Clinical Training Center for Sexual and Reproductive Health is intended to support sexual and reproductive health providers in developing or revising site-specific protocols for pain management during intrauterine device placement. A word document version is available to tailor content to your own organization. Link: https://ctcsrh.org/ctcsrh-resource/protocol-template-management-of-pain-for-iuc-placement/            

Sep 08

Clinician’s Guide to Disability-Informed Care

The Clinician’s Guide to Disability-Informed Care, created by the National Coalition for Sexual Health, is a resource for clinicians seeking to provide respectful, person-centered physical examinations in sexual and reproductive health settings for patients with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities. This guide supports clinicians in delivering compassionate care, fostering patient autonomy, building trust, and tailoring…