Contraceptive Technology Update – September 1, 2006
September 1, 2006
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HPV vaccine, with nod from FDA, is first one approved to prevent cervical cancer
With approval from the FDA and a recommendation from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) in hand, providers are poised to offer the first vaccine specifically designed to prevent cervical cancer. -
Bulletin: Single-rod contraceptive implant Implanon gets Food & Drug Administration's OK
Women who are interested in long-term, reliable birth control now have a new option: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has just approved Implanon, the single-rod subdermal contraceptive implant. -
Condoms protect women against HPV infection
Results from a new study indicate that consistent condom use offers protection against high-risk and low-risk types of human papillomavirus (HPV). -
HIV vaccine trials are now under way
The latest U.S. estimates show that some 1 million to 1.2 million people in the United States are living with HIV/AIDS, with 24-27% undiagnosed and unaware of their HIV infection. -
What is the Pill's role in reducing acne?
Your next patient is a 17-year-old female, who says she is interested in using an oral contraceptive (OC) to help control her acne. How do you discuss the use of the Pill in her acne treatment? -
Take aim at BV and trichomoniasis
Power up the radar when it comes to bacterial vaginosis (BV) and trichomoniasis. The first national data on the subject show high prevalence of both reproductive tract infections. -
Letter to the Editor
In the August 2006 article, "Study looks at weight impact on OC efficacy," the apparent conclusion that weight is not associated with differential pregnancy rates is not supported by the data presented.