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Sep 21
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
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
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 17
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
Clinical IUD policy & procedure
Jul 20
There are more and more options for emergency contraception (EC) available for patients. Not only do we have levonorgestrel (LNG) 1.5mg pills, ulipristal acetate 30mg pills, and the copper IUD (Cu-IUD), recent studies have shown that the 52mg progestin IUD can be used for EC up to 5 days after unprotected intercourse. While it’s great…
Jul 09
This patient fact sheet reviews different forms of Fertility Awareness compares methods based on efficacy and how they work.
Jun 24
Effective contraception helps to optimize birth-spacing, thus improving the health of parents and babies. All patients receiving prenatal care should be counseled about available forms of postpartum contraception, their risks, and timing of initiation. For otherwise healthy birthing parents, most hormonal contraception can be safely initiated in the postpartum period. Theoretical concerns exist surrounding the…
Jun 10
A step-by-step guide on initiating medication abortion services within your primary care practice.
Jun 08
Aftercare instructions to use with patients having a vasectomy.