Contraception
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Estrogen-containing OCs cloud measurement of ovarian reserve
Key clinical point: Estrogen-containing oral contraceptive use is linked with significantly reduced levels of ovarian volume, antral follicle...
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HHS loosens contraception rules for employers who object
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Combined hormonal contraception raises VTE risk fivefold
Key clinical point: Combined hormonal contraception increases the risk of VTE, especially in women with certain thrombophilic genotypes.Major...
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Recent use of oral contraceptives linked to breast cancer
Key clinical point: Recent use of oral contraceptives may increase breast cancer risk.Major finding: Oral contraceptive use within the prior year...
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Hormonal birth control linked to gestational diabetes
Key Clinical Point: Use of hormonal birth control may raise the risk of gestational diabetes.Major finding: Missouri women who used hormonal birth...
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Supreme Court: Companies can deny contraceptive coverage
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VIDEO: Contraception 2014: What you need to know
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Uterine perforation rare with levonorgestrel and copper IUDs
Major finding: The perforation rates were 1.4/1,000 insertions and 1.1/1,000 insertions for levonorgestrel and copper IUDs, respectively.Data...
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Survey: 69% support ACA’s contraceptive mandate
Major finding: 69% of U.S. adults support the ACA contraceptive mandate. Data source: A cross-sectional survey of 2,124 U.S. adults, which was...