By Natalie Cheung-Jones, DO During perimenopause, some people have inconsistent ovulation and irregular menses. Despite these changes, pregnancy occurs for 30% of pregnancy-capable people ages 40-44, decreasing to 10% by ages 45-50.¹ Though menstrual cycles may be unpredictable, studies indicate that ovulation occurs in 87% of cycles up to five years before menopause and 22%…
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…
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…
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
CPT, ICD-10, out-patient procedure, medication procedure, and other codes to use for documenting and billing treament and management of early pregnancy loss.
This clinical presentation outlines, using a case study approach, how to provide all three treatment options for managing early miscarriage in a primary care setting.
Written by Julia Wang, MD and Jillian MacLeod, Esq. As we experience ongoing attacks on abortion access and provision, it is important to highlight the numerous barriers to equitable care that disabled patients face. These barriers include inaccessible online information about abortion services (for example, websites that lack straightforward language or are incompatible with screen…