Oct 10
Contraceptive Pearl: Postpartum IUD Insertion and Risk of Uterine Perforation
IUDs are a safe and reliable form of contraception. With proper counseling about known risks, IUDs can be offered ay any time during the postpartum period.
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Sep 11
Contraceptive Pearl: Promoting Contraceptive Adherence
For many reasons, some people have a low adherence rate to their hormonal contraceptives. This Contraceptive Pearl explains trials run by the Cochrane Collaborative aimed at increasing adherence rates.
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.
Jul 12
Contraceptive Pearl: Multiple Sclerosis and Contraception
Multiple sclerosis (MS), a degenerative neurologic disorder, often begins in early adulthood. The illness itself does not complicate pregnancy or affect contraceptive choice. Read this Contraceptive Pearl to learn more about managing contraception for patients with multiple sclerosis.
Jun 13
Contraceptive Pearl: New Contraceptive Point of Care App
Family Physician Joshua Steinberg and his colleagues at the UHS Department of Family Medicine developed a free contraceptive point-of-care app that pulls together evidence-based resources from the Reproductive Health Access Project, the CDC, and other sources. The resources in the app include the Quick Start Algorithm, the Medical Eligibility Criteria for Initiating Contraception, a table of…
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.
Mar 14
Contraceptive Pearl: Headaches and Hormonal Contraception
Women who have migraines with aura and take estrogen-containing contraceptives have a relatively higher risk of suffering from a stroke than women who take contraceptives without estrogen. Luckily, there are multiple progestin-only contraceptives, which you can read about in this Contraceptive Pearl.
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.