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.
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May 19
Insights: Counseling for Miscarriage Management
This issue outlines a shared decision-making approach for counseling patients making decisions on how to manage their early pregnancy loss.
May 12
Contraceptive Pearl: Starting the vaginal ring after abortion
After an abortion, women may start ovulating very soon. This is why it is so important to be prompt with contraception. This Contraceptive Pearl focuses on use of the vaginal ring after an abortion.
Apr 22
Training, Education & Advocacy in Miscarriage Management (TEAMM)
This website, hosted by the University of Washington School of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, contains training tools, workshop materials and resources for implementing outpatient miscarriage management services.
Apr 14
Contraceptive Pearl: Introducing Liletta, a New Progestin IUD
Liletta, a new progestin intrauterine device (IUD), was approved by the FDA in February 2015. It is the same size and shape as the Mirena and contains the same dose of levonorgestrel. Learn more about Liletta by reading this edition of the Contraceptive Pearls.
Mar 17
Insights: Using Ultrasound to Diagnose Early Pregnancy Loss
This issue of Insights reviews the guidelines for diagnosing an early pregnancy loss with an ultrasound.
Mar 10
Contraceptive Pearl: Contraception and Anticonvulsants
Due to the risk of fetal anomalies with these medications, contraceptive counseling is particularly important for women taking anticonvulsants. This Contraceptive Pearl covers contraception and contraindications for patients on anticonvulsants.
Feb 11
Insights: Managing Call for Medication Abortion
This issue outlines medication abortion anticipatory guidance and counseling to help patients differentiate between urgent and non-urgent concerns.
Feb 10
Contraceptive Pearl: Trauma-Informed Pelvic Exams
For patients with a history of sexual trauma, pelvic exams may trigger PTSD symptoms. The techniques outlined in this Contraceptive Pearl of trauma-informed care can lead to an easier exam.
Feb 01
Women’s Satisfaction With Abortion Care in Academic Family Medicine Centers
The primary study aim was to describe patient satisfaction with abortion care in family medicine centers (FMCs).