Contraception
Conference Coverage
Youth-led sexual health program improves teen knowledge, autonomy
Participants in the 9-month program improved in all domains assessed, including sexual and reproductive health knowledge, self-efficacy and...
Conference Coverage
Scheduled bleeding may boost tolerability of hormone implants
Rates of early discontinuation have been variable, according to published literature, ranging from 13% to 21.1%, said Dr. Jordan Gray.
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Cycle timing may reduce hormonal dosage for contraception
A mathematical model showed lower levels of hormones effectively provide contraception in the follicular phase.
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Adherence to oral contraceptive protocols prevents pregnancy
Pregnancy rates rise when oral contraceptive users miss more than two pills or fail to follow instructions.
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Frustration over iPLEDGE evident at FDA meeting
Dermatologists argue the iPLEDGE REMS burden is too high for providers and patients. Access problems persist with lockouts and some cite a lack of...
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FDA Advisory panels consider easing isotretinoin requirements
The 2-day meeting is addressing what can be done to reduce burden with the iPLEDGE REMS while maintaining safety and preventing fetal exposure to...
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Risk of expulsion low after early postpartum IUD placement
The early postpartum period 2-4 weeks after birth has the advantage of convenience since it coincides with early-postpartum or well-baby visits....
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Ectopic pregnancy risk and levonorgestrel-releasing IUDs
The hormone content in levonorgestrel-releasing IUDs must be high enough to maintain optimal contraceptive effect but sufficiently low to minimize...
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Ninety-four women allege a Utah doctor sexually assaulted them. Here’s why a judge threw out their case
Stephanie Mateer felt disgusted and violated after going to the ob.gyn. Dr. David Broadbent for guidance about having sex for the first time.
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Post ‘Roe,’ contraceptive failures carry bigger stakes
Researchers distinguish between the perfect use of birth control, when a method is used consistently and correctly every time, and typical use,...