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Physician-authored summaries on the latest research on contraception, editorials on contraception, and perspectives on contraception - drawn from the top medical journals.
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Myths and Lack of Access to Contraception Still Contribute to High Teen Pregnancy Rates
- January 5, 2012
- Anne A. Moore, WHNP/ANP-BC, FAANP
- Women's Health
Teens cite barriers to contraceptive access and misconceptions about fertility as reasons for unintended pregnancies and births.- Reviewing:
- Coles MS et al., Contraception 2011 Dec; 84:578.
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Where Can Women Obtain Long-Acting Reversible Contraception?
- February 17, 2011
- Diane E. Judge, APN/CNP
- Women's Health
More Title X clinics than office practices provided most methods onsite, but more office practices provided the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system.- Reviewing:
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)., MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 2011 Jan 14; 60:1.
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Which Older Women Skip Contraception Despite Not Wanting Pregnancy?
- June 17, 2010
- Diane E. Judge, APN/CNP
- Women's Health
Women who were older, black, or born outside the U.S. were less likely to use contraception, even though they did not desire pregnancy.- Reviewing:
- Upson K et al., Contraception 2010 May; 81:427.
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Intrauterine Contraception in Adolescents
- April 15, 2010
- Ann J. Davis, MD
- Women's Health
Pilot study suggests that this safe contraceptive method is acceptable to teens.- Reviewing:
- Godfrey EM et al., Contraception 2010 Feb; 81:123.
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Epilepsy, Sexuality, and Contraception
- June 26, 2008
- Andrew M. Kaunitz, MD
- Women's Health
Highly effective contraceptives were underused by women with seizure disorders.- Reviewing:
- Davis AR et al., Contraception 2008 Jun; 77:405.
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Hormonal Contraception by Way of the Internet Was Bound to Happen
- December 6, 2007
- Diane E. Judge, APN/CNP
- Women's Health
Women who obtained hormonal contraceptive prescriptions online showed equivalent knowledge of risks and benefits as did those who obtained prescriptions in a clinic.- Reviewing:
- Kaskowitz AP et al., Contraception 2007 Oct; 76:273.
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Emergency Contraception: Perceptions and Use Patterns
- April 12, 2007
- Ann J. Davis, MD
- Women's Health
Women viewed EC favorably, and advance provision boosted likelihood of use.- Reviewing:
- Rocca CH et al., Am J Obstet Gynecol 2007 Jan; 196:29.e1-6.
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Notes from the ED: Contraception Free
- November 2, 2006
- Diane E. Judge, APN/CNP
- Women's Health
Surprisingly few women surveyed at an urban ED reported using contraception.- Reviewing:
- Merchant RC et al., Contraception 2006 Sep; 74:201-7.
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Copper IUD: Permanent, Reversible Contraception?
- January 10, 2006
- Diane E. Judge, APN/CNP
- Women's Health
In 1984, the U.S. FDA approved the copper intrauterine device (IUD; ParaGard) as being safe and effective for 4 years, and eventually extended that period . . .- Reviewing:
- Bahamondes L et al., Contraception 2005 Nov; 72:337-41.
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OTC Access to EC: No Effect on Contraception Use
- September 7, 2005
- Ann J. Davis, MD
- Women's Health
There is concern that over-the-counter (OTC) access to emergency contraception (EC) might invite sexually risky behavior. In the U.K., EC became available without prescription in . . .- Reviewing:
- Marston C et al., BMJ 2005 Jul 30; 331:271-3.
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Contraception for Women Who Receive Anticoagulant Therapy for Venous Thrombosis
- November 12, 2009
- Andrew M. Kaunitz, MD
- Women's Health
The levonorgestrel IUD and injectable contraception are safe and effective options with noncontraceptive benefits. -
Contraception in Schools OK with Most U.S. Adults Free
- November 8, 2007
- Diane E. Judge, APN/CNP
- Women's Health
An AP poll found that 67% of adults support access to contraception in public schools. -
Is the IUD Undergoing a Renaissance in the U.S.?
- March 8, 2012
- Anne A. Moore, APN, WHNP/ANP-BC, FAANP
- Women's Health
The popularity of IUDs continues to increase, but access remains an issue.- Reviewing:
- Fanarjian N et al., Contraception 2012 Feb; 85:160. Xu X et al., Contraception 2012 Feb; 85:155.
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Contraceptive Counseling for Women Who Are Prescribed Teratogenic Medications
- November 17, 2011
- Anne A. Moore, WHNP/ANP-BC, FAANP
- Women's Health
Missed opportunities could be remedied with better training of primary care clinicians.- Reviewing:
- Fritsche MD et al., Contraception 2011 Oct; 84:372.
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Consequences of Oral Anticoagulation on Menstrual Bleeding and Contraceptive Use Free
- September 1, 2011
- Robert W. Rebar, MD
- Women's Health
OA therapy was associated with heavier bleeding and changes in or discontinuation of contraception.- Reviewing:
- Huq FY et al., Contraception 2011 Aug; 84:128.
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Contraceptive Adherence: Cost Isn't Everything
- April 21, 2011
- Andrew M. Kaunitz, MD
- Women's Health
Nonadherence to oral, transdermal, and vaginal ring contraception was common even in the absence of financial barriers.- Reviewing:
- Pittman ME et al., Contraception 2011 Apr; 83:340.
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How Does the Levonorgestrel-Releasing Intrauterine System Prevent Conception? Free
- January 6, 2011
- Robert W. Rebar, MD
- Women's Health
LNG-IUS use blocked sperm penetration of cervical mucus in vitro.- Reviewing:
- Lewis RA et al., Contraception 2010 Dec; 82:491.
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For U.S. Women, It's Still the Pill
- June 24, 2010
- Diane E. Judge, APN/CNP
- Women's Health
Oral contraceptive pills remain the most common method of contraception, followed by female sterilization.- Reviewing:
- Mosher WD and Jones J., Vital Health Stat 2010 Jun;:
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Contraceptive Costs and Effectiveness
- January 29, 2009
- Diane E. Judge, APN/CNP
- Women's Health
Of all major contraceptive options, IUDs and vasectomy were the most cost-effective.
CME Exam- Reviewing:
- Trussell J et al., Contraception 2009 Jan; 79:5.
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STIs in HIV-Infected DMPA Users
- July 17, 2008
- Anna Wald, MD, MPH
- Women's Health
STI acquisition rates did not differ in HIV-infected DMPA users and nonusers.- Reviewing:
- Overton ET et al., Contraception 2008 May 29;:
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