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Apr 29
Written by Divya Bhatia, MD Pain perception during procedures for abortion or management of early pregnancy loss is shaped by multiple physical and psychosocial factors and can vary substantially from person to person. Accordingly, it is best managed using a multi-modal approach.1 Pharmacological methods include oral pain medication, paracervical block, and sedation with anesthesia. Premedication…
Apr 22
Written by Ellen Stoke, MD In the US, the contraceptive implant has become increasingly popular.1-2 This soft, flexible progestin implant is the size of a matchstick and is inserted subdermally in the upper arm. It was first licensed in 1983 as a six-rod contraceptive system (Norplant), and by 1984, the World Health Organization recommended the…
Apr 17
This factsheet compares birth control options that contain estrogen and progestin: the pill, patch, and ring.
Apr 16
This clinical guide explains how health care providers can Quick Start contraception.
Apr 08
Written by Jasmine Chan, M.D. and Navjot Narula, MD As restrictive laws increasingly limit patients’ access to abortion care, clinicians must maximize their support for patients seeking abortions. Even if your organization does not provide abortions, there are still many ways you can support patients seeking abortion care. These recommendations may fall in a legally…
Mar 31
CPT, ICD-9, ICD-10, out-patient procedure, medication administration, and other common codes to use for documentation and billing related to the progestin implant.
Mar 18
Health centers considering adding abortion to their services can use this tool to assess staff attitudes towards abortion and medication abortion.
Mar 18
Written by Aderinsola Odetunde, MD Sickle cell disease (SCD) affects approximately 100,000 people in the United States, with the highest prevalence among those of African descent.1,2 Many of those living with SCD are not counseled on reproductive health, especially during the transition period from pediatric to adult care.3 Clinicians should regularly discuss reproductive health care…
Feb 28
Explains the basics of how to use a condom.
Feb 28
CPT, ICD-9, ICD-10, out-patient procedure, medication administration, and other codes to use for documentation and billing related to IUDs