Dec 01
End Prior Approvals For Contraceptive Devices
A 2013 policy resolution that calls for the AAFP to support ending all requirements for health insurance prior approval of FDA-approved contraceptive devices.
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Nov 01
Contraceptive Pearl: Emergency Contraception Considerations for Timing, Weight and Efficacy
Are emergency contraception (EC) pills less effective for overweight patients? Unfortunately, the answer is yes – and the degree of this effect depends on the patient’s body mass index (BMI) and the type of EC. This Contraceptive Pearl discusses how BMI plays a roll in choosing the most effective emergency contraception for each patient.
Oct 01
Contraceptive Pearl: Permanent Birth Control for Men (Vasectomy)
Compared to female sterilization, vasectomy is simpler, less expensive, and less likely to cause complications. Vasectomy has efficacy over 99%. Given its many advantages, why is vasectomy so under-used?
Sep 01
Contraceptive Pearl: Permanent Birth Control Options
For patients who don’t want to have more children, there are several permanent birth control options available: tubal ligation and hysteroscopic sterilization for women, and vasectomy for men. This Contraceptive Pearl covers the pros and cons of each option.
Aug 01
Contraceptive Pearl: Headaches and Hormonal Contraception
Women with migraine headaches have a higher risk of stroke – migraine with aura raises the risk more – and estrogen-containing contraceptives raise the risk of stroke even further. May women with migraine headaches take estrogen-containing birth control?
Jul 01
Contraceptive Pearl: Sex, Education and Taking Sexual History of Teens
Seventy percent of teens report having had intercourse by their 19th birthday. However, 41% of teens aged 18-19 report that they know little or nothing about condoms, and 75% report that they know little or nothing about the contraceptive pill. This Contraceptive Pearl coves how best to talk to teens about contraception.
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.
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.