Contraceptive Technology Update – December 1, 2003
December 1, 2003
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Medical abortion update: Death sparks questions on abortion pill
A young woman recently died after undergoing a medical abortion. Patients are anxious and asking questions. How do you respond? -
Contraception forecast: You’ll have new options
Just as you have integrated new methods such as the transdermal contraceptive and the contraceptive vaginal ring into your practice, be prepared to see more options added to the contraceptive mix. -
Barr to acquire Plan B: EC access to expand?
Emergency contraception (EC), once considered the nations best-kept secret, may be a secret no longer when a major pharmaceutical company takes over a popular dedicated EC product. -
Providers back access for EC, but not for OCs
While medical and reproductive rights groups have petitioned the Food and Drug Administration to make emergency contraception (EC) available over the counter (OTC), many clinicians are less than enthusiastic when it comes to such availability for oral contraceptives (OCs). Why? -
Intrauterine methods move up in acceptance
More women are taking a second look at intrauterine devices (IUDs), and not all of them are considering such use for contraception. -
New starts of the Pill — What’s your approach?
What is the accepted practice for checking blood pressure following initial starts on oral contraceptives? -
Medicaid cuts: What is the impact on your services?
Today, more than 6 million women of reproductive age rely on Medicaid for their basic health care, including family planning services. -
Mark your calendars for women’s conference
Attend the first International Conference on Women and Infectious Diseases, scheduled for Feb. 27-28, 2004, in Atlanta. -
2003 Salary Survey Results
Are you making strides on the salary front? If the answer is no, count yourself among the majority of family planning providers.