Jun 01
Contraceptive Pearl: Pelvic Inflammatory Disease and the IUD
This Contraceptive Pearl explains how one’s history with Pelvic Inflammatory Disease affects IUD use.
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May 01
Community Health Centers’ Role in Family Planning
Lisa Maldonado, co-author of Community Health Centers’ Role in Family Planning discusses her ACU Column, published in the May 2013 issue of the Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved.
May 01
Contraceptive Pearl: A look at Copper and Progestin IUD Duration
How long do IUDs remain effective? After the FDA approved the progestin (Mirena) and copper (Paragard) IUDs, further studies supported two extra years of use for each device.
Mar 01
Contraceptive Pearl: Copper IUD as Emergency Contraception
When a woman needs emergency contraception (EC), remember the Copper IUD! This Contraceptive Pearl covers use of the Copper IUD as emergency contraception.
Feb 01
Contraceptive Pearl: Introducing Skyla, a New IUD
Skyla contains 13.5mg of levonorgestrel and provides up to three years of protection against pregnancy. Learn all about this new intrauterine device in this Contraceptive Pearl.
Jan 02
Contraceptive Pearl: Quick Starting the Progestin IUD or Implant
Many clinicians follow a two-visit protocol for IUD and implant insertion: the first visit for counseling and testing, the second visit for insertion. Is this delay necessary? Or can we safely quick start progestin IUDs and implants?
Dec 10
Remove Barriers to IUD Use
A 2012 policy resolution calling for AAFP support of policies and legislation that remove barriers to IUD use and support increased education on the use of IUDs.
Dec 01
End Age Restrictions for Emergency Contraception
A 2011 policy resolution calling for the AAFP to support over the counter access to emergency contraception for everyone.
Dec 01
End Healthcare Discrimination For Transgender People
A 2012 policy resolution calling for the AAFP to recognize and support basic primary care treatment and insurance coverage of transgender people.
Dec 01
Contraceptive Pearl: Diabetes and Contraception Use
Unplanned pregnancy among women with diabetes mellitus poses serious risks to both the mother and the fetus. Contraception is a critical and often over looked component of diabetes management. The Contraceptive Pearl covers contraceptive options for women with diabetes.