(Published March 2011) Barriers to EC Access and Use Timely access to emergency contraception (EC) is essential. Access has improved considerably since the Food and … Read more
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What is the hormonal IUD? Hormonal intrauterine devices (IUDs) are a type of intrauterine contraception. With this form of birth control, a tiny device is … Read more
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Misoprostol In Women’s Hands: A Harm Reduction Strategy For Unsafe Abortions Alyson Hyman, Kelly Blanchard, Francine Coeytaux, Daniel Grossman, Alexandra Teixeira On any given day … Read more
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(Updated December 2011) Get expert answers here: Provider questions Patient questions What is Emergency Contraception? The term “emergency contraception” (also known as “the … Read more
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(Published May 2013) Lack of Information About HPV Data from a national survey show that only 40% of women had ever heard of human papillomavirus, … Read more
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(Published June 2008) Clinical Components of the MVA Procedure MVA Instruments and Supplies1 MVA aspirator Silicone lubrication Cannulae (4–12 mm) Adaptor for cannulae Specula Tenaculum … Read more
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Birth control methods (contraceptives) are used to prevent pregnancy. Some of them can be found at your pharmacy and some require a visit to a … Read more
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Contraception Editorial May 2011 Megan L. Evans, Lois V. Backus Medical Students for Choice history In the spring of 1993, tens of thousands of US … Read more
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(Updated December 2009; also available in Spanish) What is female sterilization? Female sterilization is a permanent form of birth control for women. You have a choice … Read more
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How Much Do You Really Know About Today’s Birth Control Pill? You eat well. You try to exercise regularly. You care about your health. But … Read more
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