Contraception
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Obesity, oral contraceptive use are risk factors for cerebral venous thrombosis in women
Key clinical point: Obesity and oral contraceptive use significantly increased the odds for cerebral venous thrombosis in adults.
News
Better billing privacy protections needed for youth
Better protections of confidential health information of adolescents and young adults in billing and insurance statements are needed.
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Unintended pregnancies fall to 30-year low
The rate of unintended pregnancies in the United States declined 18% between 2008 and 2011 after a long interval of minimal change, and it is now...
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FDA calls for more safety data, patient counseling for Essure
The Food and Drug Administration has ordered Bayer to conduct a 2,000-patient postmarketing study of the Essure implantable birth control device,...
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CDC: Screen women for alcohol, birth control use
An estimated 3.3 million U.S. women aged 15-44 years risk conceiving a child with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders by using alcohol but not birth...
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Few teen females prescribed teratogenic meds get contraceptive advice, Rx
Fewer than one-third of adolescent females prescribed a teratogenic medication also receive contraception provision.
Law & Medicine
Oral contraception and medical liability
Can physicians be held liable for ‘wrongful life’ for prenatal advice or faulty oral contraceptives?
Conference Coverage
AES: Hormonal contraceptives can boost seizures in epileptics
Key clinical point: Women with epilepsy often reported having more seizures while taking a hormonal contraceptive, compared with women using...
News
Reality check about IUDs
Dr. Francine Pearce advises you about prescribing IUDs for adolescents.
Conference Coverage
Midlife contraception strategy should include transition to menopause
Though fertility declines precipitously as menopause nears, women in midlife may still conceive. Clinicians and patients need guidance to develop...
News
Essure reoperation risk 10 times higher than tubal ligation
Laparoscopic tubal ligation works as well as Essure, with fewer reoperations and a lower price tag.