Contraception
From the Journals
Oral contraceptive use confers long-term cancer protection
A new analysis of the General Practitioners’ Oral Contraception Study offers reassurance about the use of combined oral contraceptives and cancer...
From the Journals
High continuation rates for IUDs, implants at 2 years
Are women satisfied with their IUDs or contraceptive implants? A new real-world study suggests that they are.
Feature
Quality group endorses new contraception measures
For the first time, the National Quality Forum has included contraception measures in its portfolio of perinatal quality measures.
Expert Commentary
Audiocast: Hysteroscopic tubal occlusion: How new product labeling can be a resource for patient counseling
Conference Coverage
VIDEO: Patient survey data yield useful information on acne and different contraceptives
WAILEA, HAWAII - A study that used patient-reported outcomes to assess the impact of different contraceptive methods on acne provided "fascinating...
Expert Commentary
Hysteroscopic tubal occlusion: How new product labeling can be a resource for patient counseling
Hysteroscopically placed tubal implants are a nonsurgical permanent birth control option for some women, but you need to make sure you explain—and...
From the Editor
Women’s Preventive Services Initiative Guidelines provide consensus for practicing ObGyns
In a remarkable demonstration of collaboration and unity, 21 independent major health organizations have reached agreement on 9 high-priority...
Clinical Review
Overcoming LARC complications: 7 case challenges
The strings to your patient’s intrauterine device (IUD) are “missing.” Clinical experience and ACOG direction guide the management plans for this...
From the Journals
Immediate postpartum LARC requires cross-disciplinary cooperation in the hospital
Early inclusion of nonclinical staff is key to a successful in-hospital program.
Expert Commentary
Benefit of self-administered vaginal lidocaine gel in IUD placement
While patient-administered lidocaine gel compared with placebo gel did not alter pain scores on IUD placement, the need for cervical dilation was...