(Updated June 2014) Description A variety of contraceptive methods known variously as fertility awareness, natural family planning, rhythm, and other names may be suitable choices … Read more
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Background The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy (NC), founded in 1996 to work on teen pregnancy prevention in the United States, has … Read more
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(Published June 2009) External genital warts (EGW), also called condyloma acuminata, are fleshy lesions located in the genital area that are caused by HPV. EGW … Read more
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Cervical Cancer What is cervical cancer? Cervical cancer is cancer that starts in the cervix, which is the lower part of your uterus (womb). The … Read more
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(Published March 2011) Related Links: Reproductive health topic area: Emergency Contraception Facts About Emergency Contraception pills patient fact sheet Table of Contents Accreditation, Publication Information, and Post-Test … Read more
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Clinical Proceedings is ARHP’s accredited monograph series designed primarily for nurse practitioners, nurse midwives, pharmacists, physicians, physician assistants, and public health professionals. Each issue of … Read more
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(Updated June 2014) Description The implant is a progestin-only long-acting reversible contraceptive method. It consists of a single, matchstick-sized rod that contains the progestin etonogestrel … Read more
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(Updated June 2014) Description Two formulations are available: one contains 0.35 mg of norethindrone, the other contains 0.075 mg of norgestrel. The primary mechanism of … Read more
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(Updated December 2009, also available in Spanish) What are abstinence and outercourse? Abstinence generally means not having vaginal sex. Some people who practice abstinence also … Read more
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(Published July 2008) Implanon™ has the highest efficacy among available contraceptive methods.1 Optimal efficacy is due to the mechanism of action, which is principally ovulation inhibition, … Read more
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