Contraception
Conference Coverage
Copper IUDs increase bacterial vaginosis risk
PARK CITY, UTAH – These IUDs cause heavier and longer menstrual bleeding, which in turn disrupts the vaginal microbiome.
From the Journals
Oral contraceptive use linked to lower rheumatoid arthritis risk
The decrease in risk was seen only in women with ACPA-positive RA.
News
FDA extends Liletta IUD duration of use to 4 years
The agency extended the duration of use for the hormonal IUD by 1 year.
From the Journals
Hormonal IUD is most cost-effective menorrhagia management
A hormonal IUD outperformed hysterectomy and ablation in a modeling study.
Feature
HHS eliminates funding for teen pregnancy prevention programs
Program advocates say this could harm recent progress in decreasing teen pregnancy.
Conference Coverage
How primary care physicians can hit the mark on contraceptive counseling
Building rapport and giving decision support helps women choose a method that’s right for them.
Feature
More states require coverage of 1-year supplies of contraception
An analysis of the California law projects fewer unintended pregnancies and fewer abortions.
From the Journals
Less sex, more contraception use in teens in last decade
Contraception use is up in teens.
Feature
HHS proposal may limit birth control access
The administration plans to expand the religious exemption to covering contraception, according to a leaked copy of the draft regulation.
Conference Coverage
LARCs are underutilized, even where Zika risk is high
SAN DIEGO – Officials in LA County are bracing for increased Zika transmission this summer by educating women about effective birth control.
Conference Coverage
Modern estrogen ‘microdoses’ in contraceptives did not increase risk of melanoma
PORTLAND, ORE. – The null results of a retrospective cohort study belied decades-old studies that linked contraceptives containing much higher...