Tag: Birth Control
Women in Oregon No Longer Need Rx for Birth Control
Those younger than 18 still require a doctor's prescription, but that may change in a few years
Contraceptive Provision Rates Low for Teen Girls on Teratogens
Contraceptive provision in only 28.6 percent of visits; provision more likely for white, older girls
Two States to Allow Pharmacists to Prescribe Birth Control
Contraceptives prescribed by pharmacists will be covered by insurance
Hormonal Contraceptives Safe After Complete Hydatidiform Mole
HC use doesn't increase risk of gestational trophoblastic neoplasia regardless of hCG level
Hysteroscopic Sterilization Tied to Higher Reoperation Risk
But similar risk of unintended pregnancy with hysteroscopic, laparoscopic methods
ACOG: Encourage Consideration of Contraceptive Implants/IUDs
Committee opinion recommends counseling women to consider long-acting reversible birth control
Oral Contraceptive Use May Moderate Inflammatory Arthritis
OC use linked to better Rheumatoid Arthritis Impact of Disease scores over two years
Oral Contraceptives Tied to Long-Term Endometrial CA Protection
Protective effect seems to linger for decades after contraceptive is discontinued, researchers find
Multiple Contraceptive Attributes Influence Decision Making
Highest importance scores for effectiveness, safety, affordability, whether method is long lasting
Women’s Birth Control Rx Costs Down Due to ACA
Out-of-pocket costs for 'the pill' fell 38 percent between 2012 and 2013
