Mar 13
Contraceptive Pearl: Vasectomy
Only a very small percentage of men in the US have had vasectomies. In this Contraceptive Pearl, learn more about them and their benefits for men who are finished with childbearing.
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Feb 14
Contraceptive Pearl: Implicit Bias and Counseling
Implicit bias can lead clinicians to encourage certain contraceptive methods over others for particular groups of patients. This edition of the Contraceptive Pearls summarizes recent studies on implicit bias and discusses the importance of patient-centered contraceptive counseling.
Jan 22
Contraceptive Pearl: Nausea and oral contraception
Some people struggle with nausea related to oral contraception. Read this Contraceptive Pearl for reasons this might be happening and ways to fix this issue.
Dec 19
Hormonal Contraception, Breast Cancer, and Communicating Risk to Patients
This Contraceptive Pearl clarifies how to communicate risk to address questions regarding cancer risk for users of hormonal contraception.
Nov 01
Algorithm for IUD removal when no strings are visible
Simple algorithm for clinicians to follow when a removing an IUD from a patient when no strings are visible. Created November 2017
Aug 01
Contraceptive Pearl: Continuous Use of Contraception
Why have a period? Hormonal contraception products allow for plenty of flexibility. This Contraceptive Pearls explains how to skip periods by using hormonal birth control. This Contraceptive Pearl was first published March 2010.
May 09
Contraceptive Pearl: Is follow-up necessary after starting OCs?
Although follow-up appointments for patients who have just been prescribed oral contraceptives can be seen as positive, they can actually present many problems for some patients. Read this Contraceptive Pearl to find out why these follow-ups might not be necessary.
Feb 14
Contraceptive Pearl: EC and Hormonal Contraception
Emergency contraceptives with ulipristal may lower the efficacy of hormonal birth control. This Contraceptive Pearl explains how to use effective birth control after taking ulipristal.
Jan 10
Contraceptive Pearl: Contraception and sickle cell disease
This edition covers the use of contraception by people with sickle cell disease.
Dec 14
Contraceptive Pearl: Decoupling Pap and Contraception
Advocates for clinicians to decouple pelvic exams and birth control in their practice.