Contraception
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Piroxicam boosts success of levonorgestrel for emergency contraception
Oral levonorgestrel plus oral piroxicam prevented 30% more pregnancies than levonorgestrel alone.
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NEWS FROM THE FDA/CDC
FDA approves first over-the-counter birth control pill
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Don’t skip contraception talk for women with complex health conditions
Primary care providers should discuss contraindications and contraception preferences for patients of child-bearing ability.
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA approves first over-the-counter birth control pill
The product, OPill, is expected to be available early in 2024.
From the Journals
Do oral contraceptives increase depression risk?
The authors also didn’t study the indication for OC use. Several medical conditions are treated with OCs, including premenstrual dysphoric...
Clinical Review
Postpartum IUD insertion: Best practices
Increasing access to contraception in the immediate postpartum period can reduce unintended and short-interval pregnancies, but there are still...
Roundtable
The perimenopausal period and the benefits of progestin IUDs
Although the use is off label, a progestin IUD can provide contraception not only in the reproductive years but through the perimenopause, to...
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.
From the Journals
Cycle timing may reduce hormonal dosage for contraception
A mathematical model showed lower levels of hormones effectively provide contraception in the follicular phase.
Commentary
Neuropsychiatric side effects of hormonal contraceptives: More common than you think!
Practitioners of all types need to engage in shared decision-making to identify the key benefits and risks of hormonal contraceptive use for each...