Contraceptive Technology Update – August 1, 2007
August 1, 2007
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Spotlight on chlamydia: Boost your screening rate in young women
If adolescents and young women are not being routinely screened for chlamydia at your facility, it is time to reverse the trend, says the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). -
Quick Start, Same Day: Jump-start pills, shot
When it comes to initiating oral contraceptives (OCs), new research indicates that immediate initiation before start of the next menses improves short-term continuation of pill use. -
Contraception for obese women — Check options
Obesity is gaining ground in the United States. Are you prepared to offer women effective options? James Trussell, PhD, professor of economics and public affairs and director of the Office of Population Research at Princeton (NJ) University, reviewed current research at the 2007 Contraceptive Technology conferences to help clinicians select appropriate options. -
Recurrent bacterial vaginosis — What works?
The next patient in your exam room is a 23-year-old woman who is experiencing her third episode of symptomatic bacterial vaginosis (BV) in six months. Which of the following strategies would you recommend? -
New research targets Mycoplasma genitalium
Results of a large national study of young men and women ages 18-27 suggest that Mycoplasma genitalium, a relatively new sexually transmitted infection, surpassed gonorrhea in prevalence. -
Hormonal contraception and HIV risk: A review
Results from past research studies have investigated a possible relationship between hormonal contraceptive use and HIV acquisition, but understanding remained poor due to inconsistent results and shortfalls in study design. -
CT Updates: Hatcher recipient of leadership award
Robert Hatcher, MD, MPH, professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Atlanta's Emory University and chairman of the editorial board for Contraceptive Technology Update, is the 2007 recipient of the Kenneth J. Ryan, MD, Physician Leadership Award.