Contraceptive Technology Update
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Data Indicate Male Birth Control Shot May Be Effective
Men may be able to use birth control shots to prevent pregnancy in their female partners, data suggest in a just-published Phase II study.
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Check Reproductive Health Considerations for Women Presenting with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Women diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis must consider their drug treatment when choosing a contraceptive. Current treatment practice is to prescribe non-biologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs, which reduce disease activity and prevent joint deformity, within three months of diagnosis.
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Data Support Five-year Use of Liletta
Data from a recent analysis of the 52 mg levonorgestrel Liletta intrauterine device indicate its calculated levonorgestrel content and release rate curves support the continued evaluation of its contraceptive use for five or more years.
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STDs at Unprecedented High in United States
Public health agencies battle rise in midst of budget cuts.
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What Do Gay and Bisexual Men Without HIV Know About PrEP?
Studies have shown that pre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP, reduces HIV incidence by 92% in HIV-negative people who are at high risk for HIV, including men who have sex with men. -
Researchers Develop Mobile Technology To Prevent and Treat HIV in Young Adults
According to the latest statistics, youth ages 13-24 account for more than one in five new HIV diagnoses in the United States. -
Gender-Affirming Healthcare: How Providers Can Do Better
The healthcare provider’s office is one of the few places where young people can ask questions and address concerns related to gender, sex, and sexuality. -
Use Quality Tools to Enhance Patient Experience
Concerns about financial sustainability and the changing healthcare environment are placing pressure on family planning service clinics to increase efficiency, improve patient experience, and explore alternative models of care. -
HPV Vaccination: How to Increase Rates
Which message is most likely to motivate parents to get the HPV shot for their children? New research indicates that among surveyed parents, 65% said the statement “I strongly believe in the importance of this cancer-preventing vaccine for [child’s name]” would be the most effective if delivered by a physician. -
Emergency Contraception and LARC: What You Need to Know
What do you need to know about emergency contraception methods and new clinical recommendations, as well as ways to improve access to LARC at the time of emergency contraception visits?