Oct 25
Vasectomy Equipment and Supplies
List of supplies needed for a vasectomy procedure.
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Oct 19
Contraceptive Pearl: Irregular Bleeding with Hormonal Contraception
Written by Chelsea Faso, M.D. Many patients stop taking contraceptives due to an irregular bleeding pattern. Hormonal contraceptives often cause spotting, especially during the first 3-6 months. Anticipatory counseling about changes in bleeding patterns may help patients adjust to a new method. We can reassure patients that spotting is normal, and that they can stop…
Oct 14
The Well Project
The Well Project is committed to building agency and health literacy among women living with HIV by developing and providing access to culturally responsive, scientifically accurate, women-focused HIV information. Their library hosts nearly 200 educational fact sheets in English, Spanish, and Hindi, slide sets, and recordings of webinars on important topics related to HIV. Link:…
Sep 27
Clinic and Pharmacy Collaboration for Medication Abortion
A resource guide to help clinics and mail-order pharmacies collaborate to provide medication abortion care/prescriptions while the FDA is allowing exceptions to the REMS dispensing restrictions. Clinic and Pharmacy Collaboration for Medication Abortion Birth Control Pharmacist: Clinical Resources
Sep 21
Contraceptive Pearl: Pregnancy with an IUD in Place
Written by Mayra A Hernandez Schulte, M.D. The Intrauterine Device (IUD) is over 99% effective at preventing pregnancy. While pregnancy is rare with an IUD in place, it requires special management when it occurs. Pregnancies that occur with an IUD in place have a higher chance of being ectopic, so it is important to obtain…
Sep 09
Protocol for Pregnancy of Unknown Location
This is a protocol to care for patients who have had an ultrasound without visualization of an intrauterine pregnancy and who have an indeterminate last menstrual period. For further guidance, read our Protocol for Ectopic Pregnancy Treatment.
Sep 08
Permanent Birth Control (Sterilization)
This patient fact sheet explains permanent birth control (Sterilization) options for men and women. Compares methods based on efficacy. Lists average cost and outlines pros and cons of different methods.
Aug 18
Progestin Injection Policy and Procedure
Clinical policy and procedure for the progestin injection (Depo-Provera).
Aug 17
Contraceptive Pearl: Who Needs a Pregnancy Test When Starting Contraception?
Many clinicians or clinic protocols require a pregnancy test for patients who are starting contraception or receiving contraceptive care. However, a routine pregnancy test is not necessary for everyone starting contraception; it can act as a barrier to telehealth care and a negative test can provide false reassurance in some situations. The US Selected Practice…
Aug 12
IUD Policy and Procedure
Clinical IUD policy & procedure