Dec 14
Contraceptive Pearl: Decoupling Pap and Contraception
Advocates for clinicians to decouple pelvic exams and birth control in their practice.
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Dec 05
Resources for FQHCs on providing reproductive health care
Two documents commissioned by the National Association of Community Health Centers that outline federal laws and regulations regarding providing women’s health services in federally qualified health centers.
Oct 12
Contraception for patients with lupus
Systemic lupus erythematosus primarily affects women of reproductive age and often worsens during pregnancy. This issue covers contraceptive options for lupus patients who usually receive little contraceptive counseling.
Aug 09
Contraceptive Pearl: Coding for LARC Insertion & Removal
As of September 2014, HCPCS codes for removing and inserting IUDs and contraceptive implants have changed. Read the new codes in this Contraceptive Pearl.
Jul 19
Insights: Initiating Depo or Nexplanon after a medication abortion
Guidance on initiating progestin injection or progestin implant after a medication abortion.
Jul 12
Contraceptive Pearl: St. John’s Wort and Hormonal Contraception
Women who take St. John’s wort should consider using a barrier method along with oral contraceptive pills. Pill users who need medication for depression should consider something other than St. John’s wort. The possible interaction between St. John’s wort and oral contraceptives highlights the importance of asking patients about their use of health supplements.
Apr 12
Contraceptive Pearl: Oral Contraceptives and Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
Which oral contraceptive pills (OCPs) are best for patients at risk for cardiovascular disease? Find out in this Contraceptive Pearl.
Feb 09
Contraceptive Pearl: Implant Removal: Pop Out Technique
Implant removal can be significantly more difficult than insertion. This Contraceptive Pearl details the “pop-out” or “fingers only” implant removal technique, which requires less anesthesia and a smaller incision and causes less swelling than removal with instruments.
Nov 10
Contraceptive Pearl: Abnormal Pap Smears and Contraceptive Options
In this Contraceptive Pearl, options of contraception for women who have experienced abnormal pap smears are detailed.
Oct 13
Contraceptive Pearl: Breast Cancer and Contraception
For many years, clinicians and patients were concerned that hormonal contraceptives might raise the risk of developing breast cancer. Fortunately, studies indicate that using hormonal contraception does not contribute to breast cancer. This Contraceptive Pearl details the history and relationship between hormonal contraceptives and breast cancer.