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New Web-Based Decision Aid Can Help with Permanent Contraception
The most commonly used contraceptive method, tubal sterilization, is on the rise. Requests for the procedure have increased since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Increased demand suggests the need for comprehensive counseling on sterilization procedures, as well as alternatives. Clinicians could benefit from offering a patient-centered decision aid that educates people about permanent contraception.
Patients Want 12 Months of Birth Control, But Most Do Not Receive It
A 12-month supply of birth control pills could be a huge benefit to many people, particularly those who live in areas where it is difficult to see prescribers and pick up prescriptions. It could help people stay on the contraceptive of their choice and reduce discontinuation rates.
Forensic Nurses Need Facts on Emergency Contraception
Forensic nurses, who work with victims of violence, hold a fair amount of misinformation about how emergency contraception works, according to new research.
Reproductive Health Clinicians Can Improve Access to Emergency Contraception
More people are buying emergency contraception, but they face barriers related to misinformation, pharmacy stocking issues, pharmacy staff’s lack of knowledge, and challenges in obtaining prescription EC.
3D Contraceptive Ring Technology Holds Promise for HIV Prevention
The results of recent research suggest it is possible that women could have access to an intravaginal ring that can serve both as a contraceptive and as HIV prevention. The ring would be created through 3D printing technology. So far, it has been tested for safety in sheep, and it could be several years before clinical trials are underway.
Research Shows Need for Better Person-Centered Care
Reproductive healthcare is moving toward a more holistic understanding of reproductive autonomy. It is no longer just about pregnancy intention. As a new study shows, a better goal is to provide a nondirective conversation about the patient’s desire to parent and to assess how important it is for them to prevent pregnancy.
LARC Initiative for Teens Leads to 36% Decrease in Pregnancy Rate
A 2016 Kaiser Permanente Northern California initiative improved adolescent access to a long-acting reversible contraceptive through patient education resources, protocols, and insertion training for pediatric, family medicine, and gynecology providers.
Study: Family Planning Services Need Better Integration in Primary Care
There is a growing need for primary care providers to integrate family planning services into their practices, particularly in rural areas and other places where there is no access to OB/GYNs and family planning centers.
Alabama Sees Surge in Congenital Syphilis Cases and Issues Health Alert
A decade ago, Alabama saw only a few annual cases of congenital syphilis. But now the cases are spiking to record levels, including 42 cases in 2022, and possibly even more in 2023. This alarming trend caused the Alabama Department of Public Health to issue a health alert network message to providers and the public on July 18.
Clinicians Appear to Under-Screen, Under-Treat Patients with STIs
Insurance claims data from tens of millions of outpatient cases of patients seeking treatment for lower genitourinary tract symptoms revealed testing for sexually transmitted infections occurred in only 17.6% of all episodes.