Contraceptive Technology Update – September 1, 2011
September 1, 2011
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Health & Human Services includes coverage for contraception — What is the next step?
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Put support behind contraception that is long-acting and reversible
Long-acting reversible contraceptive (LARC) methods the Copper T 380A intrauterine device (IUD), the levonorgestrel intrauterine system, and the contraceptive implant are the best tools clinicians have to fight against unintended pregnancies, which account for about half of U.S. -
Teen Topics: Add subdermal implant to options for teens
Most adolescents who use contraception rely on combination oral contraceptive pills. -
Contraception guidance for postpartum period
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Research explores at-home HIV testing
While only one company has received Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for an HIV home collection-test system that requires users to collect a blood specimen, then mail it to a laboratory for professional testing, no test kit is available to allow consumers to interpret test results at home. -
New condoms eyed for men, women
A California-based company is looking at new condom designs, including a male non-rolled silicone condom, a female silicone condom, and a silicone condom designed specifically for receptive anal intercourse. -
Build skill in taking teen sexual histories
Why is it so important that providers develop their skills when it comes to taking an adolescent sexual history? -
STI Quarterly: Test now for trichomonas infection: New data shows spread of disease
Trichomoniasis, caused by the parasite Trichomonas vaginalis, is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) in the nation, with an estimated 7.4 million men and women newly infected each year. -
STI Quarterly: Options running out for gonorrhea treatment
Although there have been no documented treatment failures in the United States, untreatable gonorrhea might become a reality in this country, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). -
STI Quarterly: Submit abstracts now for 2012 STD conference
Received a promising program aimed at preventing transmission of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)? Circle Oct. 14 as the deadline for abstract submission for the 2012 National STD Prevention Conference March 12-15 in Minneapolis.