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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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Highly Effective Reversible Contraception Has Staying Power to Prevent Teen Pregnancy
- January 3, 2013
- Eleanor Bimla Schwarz, MD, MS
- Women's Health
Disseminating the CHOICE Project could avoid more than 60% of U.S. abortions.- Reviewing:
- Rosenstock JR et al., Obstet Gynecol 2012 Dec; 120:1298.
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Free Highly Effective Reversible Contraception: Conquering a Barrier Free
- October 11, 2012
- Anne A. Moore, DNP, APRN, FAANP
- Women's Health
Providing such contraception at no cost significantly reduced abortion rates.
CME Exam- Reviewing:
- Peipert JF et al., Obstet Gynecol 2012 Oct 3;:
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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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Despite Uptick in Overall Use, Intrauterine Contraception Still Should Be Encouraged in Teens Free
- May 30, 2013
- Eleanor Bimla Schwarz, MD, MS
- Women's Health
The levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system is preferred for adolescents.- Reviewing:
- Berenson AB et al., Obstet Gynecol 2013 May; 121:951.
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Best Options in Emergency Contraception Free
- April 18, 2013
- Eleanor Bimla Schwarz, MD, MS, and David K. Turok, MD, MPH
- Women's Health
Access is broadened by judge's order to make levonorgestrel-containing EC pills nonprescription regardless of a woman's age. -
Emergency Contraception: What It Is, How It Works, and How to Get It
- April 18, 2013
- Diane E. Judge, APN/CNP
- Women's Health
If you have had unprotected sex, a pill or the copper IUD can reduce your likelihood of becoming pregnant. -
Bringing New Meaning to the Term “Emergency Contraception” Free
- March 28, 2013
- Anne A. Moore, DNP, APRN, FAANP
- Women's Health
Disruption of contraceptive access is common during emergency response situations.- Reviewing:
- Ellington SR et al., J Womens Health (Larchmt) 2013 Mar; 22:189.
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State of the Nation's Contraception
- November 15, 2012
- Eleanor Bimla Schwarz, MD, MS
- Women's Health
One of nine U.S. women at risk for unintended pregnancy uses no contraception.
CME Exam- Reviewing:
- Jones J et al., Natl Health Stat Rep 2012 Oct 18; 60:1.
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Subdermal Implants for Contraception After Pregnancy Termination
- November 15, 2012
- Eleanor Bimla Schwarz, MD, MS
- Women's Health
One year later, most women were still using the subdermal contraception they received postabortion.- Reviewing:
- Madden T et al., Obstet Gynecol 2012 Nov; 120:1053.
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Contraception for HIV-Seropositive Women
- October 25, 2012
- Eleanor Bimla Schwarz, MD, MS
- Women's Health
Highly effective contraception is rarely used by women with HIV.- Reviewing:
- Sun M et al., Obstet Gynecol 2012 Oct; 120:783.
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U.S. Teen Birth Rate Trending Lower — Further Proof That Contraception (Including Abstinence) Works Free
Decrease in teen pregnancy rate could be due to increased abstinence and improved use of contraception.
CME Exam- Reviewing:
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)., MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 2012 May 4; 61:297.
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