Apr 17
Combined Hormonal Contraception Factsheet
This factsheet compares birth control options that contain estrogen and progestin: the pill, patch, and ring.
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Apr 16
Quick Start Algorithm
This clinical guide explains how health care providers can Quick Start contraception.
Feb 04
Medical Eligibility Criteria for Initiating Contraception
A tool for health care providers who want to check a patient’s medical eligibility for various forms of contraception as they relate to absolute and relative contraindications.
Jan 15
Skipping Periods on Birth Control
This sheet answers common patient questions about continuous use of birth control (especially the pill, patch, and ring), skipping periods and explains how to do so safely.
Oct 21
Patch User Guide
Explains the basics of how to use the patch.
Apr 16
Your Birth Control Choices Poster
This poster compares birth control choices based on efficacy, cost, side effects, and other patient-focused factors.
Nov 04
Medically Complex Contraceptive Care
This presentation is a teaching tool that was created for a clinical audience to demonstrate medical contraindications to contraceptive use using the CDC Medical Eligibility Criteria for Initiating Contraception.
Nov 03
Contraception: Updates on the Evidence
This presentation is a teaching tool was created for a clinical audience to demonstrate how to use WHO/CDC categories for eligibility, how to counsel patients about contraceptive efficacy for successful prevention of unintended pregnancy and to address systems practices which can affect contraceptive initiation and continuation rates.
Oct 07
Your Birth Control Choices Fact Sheet
This patient fact sheet compares different birth control choices in a colorful and easy to read chart. The methods are organized alphabetically. The sheet includes essential information about each method, how to use, impact on bleeding/menstruation, along with common side effects. Ideal for health centers, doctor’s offices, and school clinics.
Nov 16
Contraceptive Pearl: Birth Control Patches
Updated November 29th, 2022 The three birth control patches available in the US deliver estrogen and progestin transdermally. Some people find a once-weekly patch easier to remember than a daily pill. The newest patch, Twirla, contains lower doses of hormones: Brand Name Estrogen Progestin Xulane 35 mcg 150 mcg norelgestromin Zafemy 35 mcg 150 mcg norelgestromin Twirla 30 mcg…