A Clinical Update on Intrauterine Contraception

This is an internet-based activity that should take 1 hour to complete

To participate in this webinar learners should:

• Take the pretest
• Listen to webinar
• Take the post-test
• Complete follow-up evaluation survey

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:

• Name the two forms of intrauterine contraception currently available in the United States.
• State efficacy associated with intrauterine contraception as compared to other contraceptive methods.
• List selection criteria for appropriate candidates for intrauterine contraception.
• Identify two possible side effects of intrauterine contraception.

A Clinical Update on Intrauterine Contraception: Special Cases. At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:

• Select candidates for intrauterine contraception in patients who:

• Are adolescents
• Are nulligravid
• Have uterine fibroids
• Have cervical stenosis
• Have heavy menstrual bleeding
• Have recently had induced abortion

• Provide pain management during IUD insertion if needed
• Describe special techniques to visualize and access the cervix when needed
• Discuss strategies for management and follow-up after IUD insertion

Accreditation Information

Physicians:

ACCREDITATION
The Association of Reproductive Health Professionals is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

DESIGNATION
ARHP designates this internet enduring material for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit^TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurse Practitioners and Nurses:

This activity has been approved by the Continuing Education Approval Program of the National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health for up to 1.5 contact hours, including up to 1.0 pharmacology hour. Credit can be applied toward the nursing continuing requirements of most professional organizations and State Boards of Nursing.

Others:

A certificate of attendance will be issued indicating that this activity is accredited for up to 1.5 hours of AMA PRA Category 1 Credit^TM.

Sponsoring Information

This program is sponsored by the Association of Reproductive Health Professionals.

Funding Information

This project is funded through educational grants from Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals and Teva Pharmaceuticals.

Disclosure Information

All individuals in a position to influence the content of this activity must disclose relevant financial relationship(s) with commercial interests and the nature of the relationship. A commercial interest is defined as any entity producing, marketing, re-selling, or distributing health care goods or services consumed by or used on patients.

Target Audience

The intended audiences for this activity are nurse practitioners, nurse-midwives, physicians, physician assistants, and other health care providers in obstetrics/gynecology, family medicine, and other primary care practice settings.

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ARHP Staff/Consultant Disclosures