Contraception
Expert Commentary
Does taking an NSAID while on hormonal contraception increase VTE risk?
It could (although the absolute risk is modest), depending on the risk category of the hormonal contraception and the particular NSAID...
Clinical Review
Case Q: How soon after taking emergency contraception can a patient begin hormonal contraception?
These two, publicly available, guidelines—the US Medical Eligibility for Contraceptive Use and US Selected Practice Recommendations for...
Feature
Why aren’t doctors managing pain during gynecologic procedures?
By not teaching her how to administer pain treatment options such as lidocaine gel or injection, “they made the decision for me, whether I could...
Latest News
Taking a new obesity drug and birth control pills? Be careful
“It [the warning] was in the product insert, but clinically speaking, I don’t know if it was at the top of providers’ minds when they were...
Clinical Review
2023 Update on contraception
More US women are using IUDs than ever before. With more use comes the potential for complications and more requests related to non-contraceptive...
Latest News
Piroxicam boosts success of levonorgestrel for emergency contraception
Oral levonorgestrel plus oral piroxicam prevented 30% more pregnancies than levonorgestrel alone.
News for Your Practice
News & Perspectives from Ob.Gyn. News
NEWS FROM THE FDA/CDC
FDA approves first over-the-counter birth control pill
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Latest News
Don’t skip contraception talk for women with complex health conditions
Primary care providers should discuss contraindications and contraception preferences for patients of child-bearing ability.
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA approves first over-the-counter birth control pill
The product, OPill, is expected to be available early in 2024.
From the Journals
Do oral contraceptives increase depression risk?
The authors also didn’t study the indication for OC use. Several medical conditions are treated with OCs, including premenstrual dysphoric...
Clinical Review
Postpartum IUD insertion: Best practices
Increasing access to contraception in the immediate postpartum period can reduce unintended and short-interval pregnancies, but there are still...