Tag: Birth Control
Reproductive Health Guidelines Issued for Rheumatic Diseases
Evidence reviewed for contraception, fertility, pregnancy, HRT, medication use in RMD patients
AAP: Emergency Contraception Should be Given to Sexually Active Teens
Pediatricians should provide education, prescription, and/or supply of emergency contraceptive pills for future use
Few Women With Chronic Health Issues Use Reliable Birth Control
Nearly a third of women of reproductive age found to have one or more chronic health conditions
Teens Using Oral Contraceptives Report More Depressive Symptoms
No association seen between oral contraceptives, depressive symptoms when ages 16 to 25 years were combined
Telecontraception Seems a Promising Option for Patients
Adherence to guidelines high for patients with medical contraindications to oral contraceptives
ACOG Updates Guidance on OTC Contraception Access
Over-the-counter hormonal contraception access recommended with no age restrictions
Intrauterine Device Use May Reduce Incidence of Ovarian Cancer
Novel noncontraceptive benefit seen for all intrauterine devices
Adolescent Oral Contraceptive Use Tied to Later Depression Risk
Findings show long-term impact, regardless of current oral contraception use in adulthood
HIV Risk Does Not Differ With Three Contraceptive Methods
No significant difference seen with use of DMPA-IM, copper IUD device, levonorgestrel implant in African women
Oral Contraceptive Pill May Protect Against ACL Tears
Risk for acute cruciate ligament reconstruction reduced while on OCP, especially for 15- to 19-year-olds
