Nov 24
Insights: Local Anesthesia for Uterine Aspiration
This issue covers best practices for using local anesthesia to decrease pain associated with uterine aspiration.
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Nov 10
Contraceptive Pearl: Abnormal Pap Smears and Contraceptive Options
In this Contraceptive Pearl, options of contraception for women who have experienced abnormal pap smears are detailed.
Oct 13
Contraceptive Pearl: Breast Cancer and Contraception
For many years, clinicians and patients were concerned that hormonal contraceptives might raise the risk of developing breast cancer. Fortunately, studies indicate that using hormonal contraception does not contribute to breast cancer. This Contraceptive Pearl details the history and relationship between hormonal contraceptives and breast cancer.
Sep 22
Insights: Pain Management with Uterine Aspiration
This issue covers the three clinical strategies available for managing pain associated with uterine aspiration.
Sep 11
Contraceptive Pearl: Contraception for Women with Endometriosis
Endometriosis varies greatly between patients. This Contraceptive Pearl explains how multiple different types of contraceptives can work as treatments for endometriosis.
Aug 11
Contraceptive Pearl: Introducing the Flexible-Fit Diaphragm
A new “one size fits most” diaphragm, Caya, was approved by the FDA in September 2014 and is now available in the US. Find out about the new diaphragm in this Contraceptive Pearl.
Jul 21
Insights: RH Negative Treatment After Early Pregnancy Loss or Termination
This issue reviews the clinical evidence for treating Rh negative patients who have a first trimester pregnancy loss or abortion.
Jul 21
Clinical practice handbook for safe abortion
This comprehensive reference, published by the World Health Organization, is a useful resource for clinicians in various settings to provide safe abortion care and to treat complications. Link: http://www.who.int/reproductivehealth/publications/unsafe_abortion/clinical-practice-safe-abortion/en/
Jul 13
Contraceptive Pearl: Contraceptive Care for LGBT Patients
All patients deserve to be treated with the highest level of respect. When a patient is a member of the LGBT community, health care providers should take care to use the correct language so that the patient feels most comfortable.
Jun 09
Contraceptive Pearl: Withdrawal
Nearly 60% of women aged 15-44 in the United States have used withdrawal for birth control at least once. This contraceptive Pearl covers the pros and cons of this contraceptive method.