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May 27

Insights: Tips for Addressing Challenging Questions

Written by Lily Van Tongeren, MD and Maya Bass, MD MA FAAFP During options counseling and abortion care, clinicians and support staff are often asked challenging questions about the abortion process. These inquiries can range from scientific to deeply spiritual in nature. Questions such as “Is there a heartbeat?” and “Does the baby feel pain?”…

May 20

Contraceptive Implant Localization: Non-Palpable Implants

Written by Ellen Stoke, MD In the United States, the contraceptive implant is a single, soft, flexible progestin rod that is inserted subdermally in the upper arm. Globally, two-rod systems are also available and some patients still have a discontinued six-rod system in place. All contraceptive implants should be placed superficially, but occasionally patients and…

May 16

Progestin-Only Birth Control Sheet

Some people prefer to take hormonal birth control without estrogen. This fact sheet highlights the progestin-only options that are available.   Spanish: Updated 2025 Reading Grade Level (Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level): 6.2     Sources: CDC – Injectables – US SPR – Reproductive Health. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/reproductivehealth/contraception/mmwr/spr/injectables.html. Published May 20, 2021. Accessed…