Apr 30
IUD Self-Removal Fact Sheet
This fact sheet explains the steps someone can take to remove their own IUD at home. The fact sheet includes helpful images. Sources: Update informed by PICCK’s resource, How to Remove Your IUD By Yourself
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Apr 30
Non-Prescription Birth Control Methods
This patient fact sheet outlines non-hormonal and hormonal birth control methods that can be purchased or used without a prescription.
Apr 29
Insights: Pain Control During Procedural Abortions
Written by Divya Bhatia, MD Pain perception during procedures for abortion or management of early pregnancy loss is shaped by multiple physical and psychosocial factors and can vary substantially from person to person. Accordingly, it is best managed using a multi-modal approach.1 Pharmacological methods include oral pain medication, paracervical block, and sedation with anesthesia. Premedication…
Apr 22
Contraceptive Implant Types and Removal – A Global Perspective
Written by Ellen Stoke, MD In the US, the contraceptive implant has become increasingly popular.1-2 This soft, flexible progestin implant is the size of a matchstick and is inserted subdermally in the upper arm. It was first licensed in 1983 as a six-rod contraceptive system (Norplant), and by 1984, the World Health Organization recommended the…
Apr 17
Combined Hormonal Contraception Factsheet
This factsheet compares birth control options that contain estrogen and progestin: the pill, patch, and ring.
Apr 16
Quick Start Algorithm
This clinical guide explains how health care providers can Quick Start contraception.
Apr 08
Insights: How All Clinicians Can Support People Who Need Abortion
Written by Jasmine Chan, M.D. and Navjot Narula, MD As restrictive laws increasingly limit patients’ access to abortion care, clinicians must maximize their support for patients seeking abortions. Even if your organization does not provide abortions, there are still many ways you can support patients seeking abortion care. These recommendations may fall in a legally…
Mar 31
Coding for Implant Insertion and Removal
CPT, ICD-9, ICD-10, out-patient procedure, medication administration, and other common codes to use for documentation and billing related to the progestin implant.
Mar 18
Staff Attitude Survey
Health centers considering adding abortion to their services can use this tool to assess staff attitudes towards abortion and medication abortion.
Mar 18
Contraception and Sickle Cell Disease
Written by Aderinsola Odetunde, MD Sickle cell disease (SCD) affects approximately 100,000 people in the United States, with the highest prevalence among those of African descent.1,2 Many of those living with SCD are not counseled on reproductive health, especially during the transition period from pediatric to adult care.3 Clinicians should regularly discuss reproductive health care…