Articles Tagged With: Contraception
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Where do pills fit in the family planning picture?
In national statistics, the pill continues to lead the pack, with 25.9% of contracepting women (9.7 million women) reporting its use. Female sterilization was listed by 25.1% (9.4 million women), followed by the male condom (15.3%, 5.8 million women) and long-acting reversible contraception (11.6%, 4.4 million women).
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Should oral contraceptives move over the counter? Readers speak out
Most participants in the Contraceptive Technology Update Contraception Survey say they support moving oral contraceptives over the counter. Almost 50% say they would support OTC availability of progestin-only pills, while 32% say they would support similar availability of combined hormonal pills.
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Focus on the contraceptive implant — Insert it in your family planning practice
About 30% of participants in the 2015 Contraceptive Technology Update Contraception Survey reported 25 or more implant insertions in the past year, with 14% saying they inserted 11 to 24 devices.
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Survey profile
The 2015 Contraceptive Technology Update Contraception Survey monitors contraceptive trends and family planning issues among readers. Results were tallied and analyzed by AHC Media in Atlanta, which publishes CTU and dozens of other healthcare newsletters and sourcebooks and presents webinars and conferences.
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Should Oral Contraceptives Move Over the Counter?
When it comes to moving oral contraceptives over the counter, most participants in the Contraceptive Technology Update Contraception Survey say they support it.
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Survey results show use of LARC continues to rise
About 46% of participants in the 2015 Contraceptive Technology Update Contraception Survey say they have seen “dramatically more” women choosing long-acting reversible contraceptive methods such as the intrauterine device and contraceptive implant in the last year.
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Family planners can look into the future — What contraceptive options are in the pipeline?
What new methods can clinicians look to add to their arsenal of family planning options in the upcoming years? With the recent upsurge in interest in long-acting reversible contraceptives, it’s no surprise that several possible LARC options are moving through the research pipeline.
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When Do Combined Oral Contraceptives Start Working After Ulipristal Acetate Emergency Contraception?
In this randomized, controlled trial of the effects of combined oral contraceptives on ovarian activity after taking ulipristal acetate, investigators found that some women needed up to 14 days to achieve ovarian quiescence. Therefore, abstinence or backup contraception should be used during that time.
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Why Aren’t Women Using Contraception?
ABSTRACT & COMMENTARY: This cross-sectional study highlights new risk factors for nonuse of contraception among women at risk for unintended pregnancy.
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Isotretinoin and Contraception: Should iPLEDGE Be Changed?
In this study of female dermatologic patients, knowledge of the typical effectiveness of contraceptive methods increased after viewing a simple information sheet. Given the teratogenicity of isotretinoin, expanding the use of highly effective contraceptive methods among women of child-bearing potential using this medication is essential.