Contraceptive Technology Update
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Levonorgestrel IUDs and Combined Oral Contraceptives Alleviate Menstrual Bleeding
Women with concerns about menstrual bleeding could improve their bleeding-related quality of life with either the levonorgestrel intrauterine device system or combined oral contraceptives at six or 12 months, new research shows.
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Contraception Access Project Focuses on Reproductive Justice and Access Barriers
ICAN! focuses on expanding contraception access beyond what can happen if Title X programs are more fully funded because it works on training non-Title X providers to also offer quality contraceptive care.
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ICAN! Project Improved Reproductive Care at Several Illinois FQHCs
Less access to traditional family planning clinics in many states has created a greater need for public and private primary care providers to offer comprehensive contraceptive care. Research into a demonstration project by the Illinois Contraceptive Access Now project found a 16% improvement in contraceptive care access after providers received training.
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How a Decision Aid on Permanent Contraception Counseling Works
My Decision/Mi Decisión, a web-based decision aid for permanent contraception decision-making, can be used in a variety of settings, including family planning clinics, health departments, hospitals, and OB/GYN offices.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.