Contraception
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Why Aren’t Women Using Contraception?
ABSTRACT & COMMENTARY: This cross-sectional study highlights new risk factors for nonuse of contraception among women at risk for unintended pregnancy.
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Isotretinoin and Contraception: Should iPLEDGE Be Changed?
In this study of female dermatologic patients, knowledge of the typical effectiveness of contraceptive methods increased after viewing a simple information sheet. Given the teratogenicity of isotretinoin, expanding the use of highly effective contraceptive methods among women of child-bearing potential using this medication is essential.
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Low-lying Intrauterine Devices: To Remove or Not to Remove?
It is not uncommon that we receive reports from radiology regarding the location of an intrauterine device (IUD) in a patient that we have sent for a pelvic ultrasound examination for an entirely different reason (e.g., an adnexal mass). These incidental findings of low-lying or malpositioned IUDs are a conundrum for the practitioner.
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Using Etonogestrel Implants and LNG-IUDs Past FDA-approved Duration
In this small prospective cohort study, use of the etonogestrel implant and the levonorgestrel intrauterine device for an additional year past their FDA-approved duration was associated with an acceptably low failure rate.
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Help young women transition to adult healthcare
Young women ages 18 to 25 represent a heterogeneous population transitioning from adolescence into adulthood who might present with unique issues and challenges, including a potential gap in healthcare after pediatric healthcare. The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology has just released a committee opinion to help providers structure preventive healthcare visits to screen for health issues and counsel patients about a variety of health topics, including reproductive health.
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Counsel women on how to cope with menopause’s vasomotor symptoms
New research indicates that frequent vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause could last more than seven years for many women.
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How to get the message across to young men about using condoms consistently and correctly
When used consistently and correctly, latex condoms are effective at preventing sexually transmitted infections, including HIV.
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Research eyes effect of body weight and BMI impact on emergency contraception
Results of a new statistical analysis of clinical data suggest a significant drop in the efficacy of levonorgestrel emergency contraceptive pills with increasing body weight.
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Intrauterine device and implant are effective beyond use approved by the FDA
An initial analysis of data conducted by Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis indicates that hormonal intrauterine devices and contraceptive implants remain highly effective one year beyond their approved duration of use.
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Options Expand for Women: FDA Approves a New Intrauterine Device
A new option in intrauterine contraception has been approved: the LILETTA intrauterine device.