Mar 03

Initiating Hormonal Contraception

Most patients can safely begin using hormonal contraception at any point in their menstrual cycle. This article covers an evidence-based, flexible, patient-centered approach to initiating contraception promotes health and enhances patients’ reproductive autonomy. This article was published in American Family Physician in March 2021.  It is an update of an article originally published in 2006.…

Oct 01

Low Cost Birth Control Options

Payment Assistance Programs: DepoProvera (Progestin Injection) Pfizer Patient Assistance Program: Provides injected progestin, intramuscular for office administration and subcutaneous for home administration. IUDs (Intrauterine Devices) ARCH Foundation: Patient Assistance Program for Mirena, Kyleena, and Skyla IUDs Liletta Patient Savings Program ParaGard Patient Assistance Program Oral Contraceptive Pills 340B Drug Pricing Program: Offers birth control pills…

Oct 09

Contraceptive Pearl: Internal Condom Accessibility

In June 2017, the internal condom’s manufacturer changed it from over-the-counter in pharmacies to prescription and online-only.  There are now four ways patients can get the internal condom: 1. Prescription from a clinician; 2. Prescription from an online clinician; 3. Bulk order through the manufacturer’s website; 4. Community organizations that provide the condom. Patients can purchase…