Contraception
Conference Coverage
Prenatal intention affects postpartum contraceptive use
Major finding: Rates of contraceptive use were similar at 6 months postpartum in the intervention and control groups, at 71% and 67%, respectively...
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LARCs appear safe in adolescents with CVD
Major finding: In a study of LARC use among adolescents with congenital cardiac anomalies or other cardiovascular disease, no cases of...
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Feds appeal ruling that makes Plan B available to all ages
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Plan B One-Step now OTC for women 15-16 years old
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Ruling allows all ages access to OTC emergency contraceptives
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Feds aim to clarify regs on copay free contraception
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FDA approves Skyla IUD
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Physicians seek OTC access to Plan B for all ages
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Women Seeking Oral Contraceptives Have Few Contraindications
Major Finding: Among 1,010 women seeking a combined hormonal contraceptive, 2.4% had a true contraindication for these drugs.Data Source: Data...
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Hypertension Drives Up Risks from Oral Contraceptives
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Hormonal Contraception Raises Thrombotic Stroke, MI Risk
Major Finding: Women who used low-dose OCs (30-40 mcg estradiol) had a risk of arterial thrombosis that was 1.3-2.3 times higher than that in...