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Contraceptive Pearl: Progestin Implant Update

The progestin implant, Implanon, introduced in 1999, has been replaced by an updated version called Nexplanon. The Contraceptive Pearl covers the differences between Implanon and Nexplanon.

Contraceptive Pearl: Can We Improve Adherence through Counseling?

Several researchers have tried to find a counseling approach that leads women to stick with their contraceptive method longer. So far, the results are disappointing! This Contraceptive Pearl discusses why adherence is low and what clinicians can do about it.

Contraceptive Pearl: the Patch, Deep Vein Thrombosis and Communicating Risk to Patients

Studies of the contraceptive patch and Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) have yielded conflicting results. In 2006, two trials found a higher incidence of nonfatal blood clots among women using the patch than among women taking oral contraceptives, while a third study found no significant difference. How can we frame this discussion so that we communicate honestly without alarming patients?

Contraceptive Pearl: Twelve Month Prescriptions

One barrier in terms of a patient’s adherence to their prescription contraceptives is lack of supply. In this Contraceptive Pearl, read about how prescribing a larger supply can increase adherence.

Contraceptive Pearl: Treating Chlamydia with an IUD in Place

I ordered a gonorrhea/chlamydia test for my asymptomatic 17-year-old patient the day I inserted her progestin IUD. The chlamydia test was positive. I treated her and her partner with azithromycin. I left the IUD in place. Does my patient need a test of cure? If so, when? Dr. Anjna Ganatra – New York, NY Contraceptive…

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