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Overcome Barriers to HPV Vaccination
A new analysis of a national survey underscores the importance of continued efforts to strengthen practitioner adoption of evidence-based approaches to recommending the HPV vaccine.
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Antiretroviral Treatment Prevents Sexual Transmission of HIV in MSM
New research indicates that antiretroviral treatment that leads to viral suppression prevents sexual transmission of HIV in discordant gay male couples as well as it does among heterosexual couples.
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Researchers Investigate Contraceptive Vaginal Ring
Scientists are now investigating a nonhormonal monthly ring (Ovaprene) as a potential contraceptive. The device involves a permeable mesh in the center of the ring that creates a partial barrier to sperm and locally acting spermiostatic agents to create an inhospitable environment for sperm.
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LARC Contraceptives: Remove the Barriers
Despite guidance stating that a patient should be offered the option to begin her chosen long-acting reversible contraception birth control method at the time of the office visit rather than waiting for her next period or returning for another appointment, just 29% of clinicians say they provide same-day placement.
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Providers, Parents, Adolescents, and Young Adults: Improving Preventive Care Discussions Together
An essential part of delivering critical preventive services to youth includes discussing confidentiality and private time (without a parent in the room) between adolescents and young adults and their healthcare provider to build trust and promote optimal health and well-being.
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Report Highlights Need for New STI Prevention, Treatment Options
According to a new report, serious gaps exist in the research pipeline regarding the development of prevention and treatment options for sexually transmitted infections such as gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis.
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Examining Immune Treatment for Cervical Pre-Cancers
Researchers are moving ahead with studies of a potential immunotherapeutic, nonsurgical approach to treating cervical intraepithelial neoplasia caused by human papillomavirus infection (HPV).
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Researchers Investigate Potential Male Contraceptives
Early studies of a potential male contraceptive pill, which contains a modified testosterone that has the combined actions of an androgen and a progesterone, are underway. The experimental male oral contraceptive was the subject of a recent study to analyze its safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics.
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Contraceptive Jewelry: Potential Family Planning Option?
Scientists are looking at administering contraceptive hormones through special jewelry backings to improve user compliance.
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Updated Guidance Issued to Aid in Care of Sexual Assault Survivors
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has issued updated guidance to aid clinicians with screening protocols and providing resources in caring for sexual assault survivors.