Contraceptive Technology Update
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Affordable Care Act makes impact on costs of many forms of birth control
Results of an analysis of a large national insurer’s prescription claims database indicate the average out-of-pocket expense for a pill prescription fell from $32.74 in the first six months of 2012 to $20.37 in the first six months of 2013, which is a 38% decline, while similar expenses for an intrauterine device insertion fell from $262.38 to $84.30, a 68% drop.
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HPV vaccination: Many teens still not receiving the shot
The latest estimates indicate that 60% of adolescent girls and 42% of adolescent boys have received one or more doses of HPV vaccine.
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Get CDC fact sheet on shigellosis
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have a patient information sheet on shigellosis. Shigellosis is a common diarrheal disease caused by a group of bacteria called Shigella.
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Data suggest genital screening misses many STI cases in women
Data from a recent study that looked at more than 10,000 people who attended a Baltimore public health clinic indicate the occurrence of gonorrhea or chlamydia in extragenital areas such as the throat or rectum is significant in women, particularly younger women.
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Time to update your clinical practice: 2015 STD Treatment Guidelines available
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released the 2015 STD Treatment Guidelines.
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Liletta IUD available in the United States
The LILETTA intrauterine device is for sale in the United States. The device was launched through partners Medicines360, a San Francisco-based nonprofit pharmaceutical company, and Actavis, a Dublin, Ireland-based pharmaceutical company.
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Gay, lesbian, and bisexual youth grouped, show increased risk for unintended pregnancy
The United States has seen significant advances in rights for lesbian and gay populations this summer, with the Supreme Court’s decision affirming same-sex marriage nationwide. As we celebrate this victory, however, we remain aware of the many challenges still facing lesbian, gay, and bisexual populations, including health disparities. Many such disparities affect youth, especially in the areas of sexual and reproductive health.
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Study: Obese teens less likely to use contraception
A study of nearly 1,000 Michigan teens found that sexually active obese adolescents were significantly less likely to use contraception than normal weight peers.
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Long-acting reversible contraceptives used by few women after delivery
Researchers recently looked at national data to investigate women’s patterns of contraceptive use after delivery and the association between method use and risk of pregnancy within 18 months.
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What are the options available for medication prior to IUD placement?
While the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends taking over-the-counter pain medication prior to intrauterine device insertion, no specific drug is recommended.