Dec 08
Call for FamMedPAC to support Pro-choice Candidates
A 2011 policy resolution calling for FamMedPAC, the American Academy of Family Physicians’ federal political action committee, to support pro-choice candidates.
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Dec 01
Contraceptive Pearl: Introducing ella, A New Emergency Contraception Option
This Contraceptive Pearl is about ella, a new emergency contraception pill which can be taken up to five days after unprotected intercourse.
Dec 01
Ensure Abortion Remains Accessible
A 2010 policy resolution to ensure that abortion remains accessible and covered by health insurance.
Nov 01
Contraceptive Pearl: Minimizing Gaps in Contraceptive Coverage
Many unintended pregnancies happen during a gap between contraceptive methods – that is, at a time when women have stopped one method (due to cost, side effects, a negative newspaper article, a new prescription plan, etc.) without starting a new method.
Oct 25
Contraceptive Pearl: Prescribing Emergency Contraception in Advance
Access to emergency contraceptive pills greatly increases the chance that a person will use it, largely preventing unwanted pregnancies. In this Contraceptive Pearl, read about how prescribing EC in advance can be beneficial to many different groups.
Oct 01
Contraceptive Pearl: Prescribing Emergency Contraception in Advance
Whether Emergency Contraception (EC) can fulfill its potential for decreasing unintended pregnancies depends on a women’s ability to obtain it. This Contraceptive Pearl covers the benefits and importance of advanced prescribing emergency contraception.
Oct 01
Contraceptive Pearl: Prescribing Emergency Contraception (EC) In Advance
Whether emergency contraception (EC) can fulfill its potential for decreasing unintended pregnancies depends on a women’s ability to obtain it. This Contraceptive Pearl encourages giving patients advance prescriptions for EC to increase access and use.
Jul 01
Contraceptive Pearl: IUDs for Teens
The United States has one of the highest teen pregnancy rates in the developed world. This Contraceptive Pearl demonstrates how IUDs can be a good contraceptive option for teens.
Jun 01
Contraceptive Pearl: Hormonal Contraceptives and Smoking
About one-quarter of American women smoke cigarettes. Can smokers safely use hormonal contraceptives? This Contraceptive Pearl examines contraceptive options for smokers.
May 01
Contraceptive Pearl: The Shot (Depo Provera) 101
Depo Provera (Depo) is a progestin injected into the upper arm every three months. This Contraceptive Pearl is about how the shot/depo works.