Contraceptive Technology Update 1999 Index

Abortion

Abortion care gets high marks from patients, AUG:88

Manual vacuum aspiration technique, JAN:8

Mifepristone set for 1999 U.S. debut, MAY:55

National abortion group begins education effort, NOV:132

Condoms

Ansell debuts new condom packaging, MAY supplement:4

Carter-Wallace debuts new polyurethane condom, JUL:73

Condom use increases, but goals remain unmet, MAY supplement:3

Keep condom use, retain no-charge status, OCT:118

Overcome barriers to correct condom use, MAR:31

Research affirms female condom efficacy, FEB:18

Two programs designed to support condom use, APR:44

Conferences

ARHP sponsors back-to-back conferences, AUG:96

Colposcopy course scheduled, MAR:36

Conference focuses on older women's health, JUN:72

Contraceptive Technology fall conference on tap, SEP:111

Women's health symposium scheduled, MAR:35

Contraception

Contraceptive patches now under research, OCT:113

FDA eyes consumer contraceptive ads, JAN:10

Implanon status report: Not on U.S. market yet, AUG:87

Monthly injectable and LNG IUS move toward U.S., JUN:65

N-9 spermicides focus of trials, JAN:5

Today sponge to return to U.S. market, MAY:49

Wait for monthly combined hormonal injectable may be over soon, NOV:125

Depo-Provera (DMPA)

Alternative medicine, DMPA costs top concerns, SEP:110

Answering questions on galactorrhea, DMPA, JUN:70

Depressive symptoms not tied to DMPA, Norplant, FEB:16

DMPA costs impact clinic budgets, JAN:1

Emergency contraception

Counsel women to take ECPs as soon as possible, JUL:75

ECP access extended through toll-free hotline, JUN:64

Companies make commitment to emergency contraception — have you? DEC:137

Emergency contraception listings updated, NOV:135

Emergency contraception use up — new ECP arrives, SEP:108

Include pharmacists in loop in ECP education, JUN:61

Pharmacists, providers link to provide EC, AUG:85

Progestin-only ECPs on way to U.S., MAR:28

IUD

Flexible, frameless IUD seeks FDA approval, APR:41

Legislative

Capitol Hill forecast for family planning issues, FEB:22

Contraceptive coverage act returns to Congress, JUN:67

Contraceptive coverage laws proliferate in 1999, DEC:147

Dealing with conscience clauses, MAY:58

First look at abstinence programs published, AUG:93

States address coverage for contraceptives, JUN:68

Males

Focus on young men in pregnancy prevention, AUG:92

Linking men to family planning services, FEB:21

Management

Family planners gear up for Y2K challenge, MAY:57

Health care Y2K reference available through AHC, MAY:58

Late-night hours draw busy patients, OCT:119

Menopause/perimenopause/ postmenopause

Contraceptive options for perimenopausal women, OCT:122

European, U.S. tamoxifen studies, JAN supplement:4

HRT and breast cancer, JAN supplement:1

HRT and ovarian cancer, JAN supplement:3

Transdermal estrogen replacement: Pros and cons, DEC:145

Understand the options when it comes to fibroids, JUL:83

Norplant

Counseling key in Norplant satisfaction, AUG:90

Depressive symptoms not tied to DMPA, Norplant, FEB:16

Manufacturer moves to settle Norplant claims, NOV:129

Norplant: Use remains low, providers report, SEP:101

Set clear guidelines for Norplant removals, MAR:29

U.K. distributor pulls Norplant; U.S. holds firm, JUL:77

Oral contraceptives

Answering questions on when to use pills, OCT:120

Consider options when providing OCs, SEP:102

Does smoking affect OC efficacy?, DEC:143

4-periods-per-year OC eyed for U.S. market, MAY:51

Further insight gained on impact of OC use, APR:43

How to use OCs? Readers offer insights, SEP:105

Maximizing use of progestin-only pill, FEB:19

New look for Ortho OCs aids patients, providers, JUL:78

No link between OC use and heart attack risk, OCT:115

Ortho launches Web site, JAN:12

Pills remain top choice among reversible methods, SEP:97

Reminder Card helps patients remember OCs, NOV:127

Third-generation OCs safe, health officials stress, DEC:140

Patient handouts

Facts about correct condom use handout, MAR supplement:1

HPV and genital warts handout, MAR supplement:1

"How to use a latex condom" algorithm: MAY supplement:1

Provider resources

Contraceptive choices video available, AUG:95

Get state women's health statistics, JAN:11

Get women's health info via telephone, Internet, APR:48

Health care Y2K reference available through AHC, MAY:58

Nurse practitioner organization renamed, AUG:95

Ortho launches Web site, JAN:12

7 fast facts from national meetings, DEC:144

Reproductive tract infections

Act now to stem STD epidemic, FEB supplement:1

Community approach gets grip on syphilis, MAR:32

Delay in HIV treatment creates medical dilemma, MAR supplement:1

Despite vaccine, risks remain for hepatitis B, FEB supplement:3

Expanding HIV prevention programs in African- American communities, DEC supplement:1

Herpes virus stays step ahead of science, MAY supplement:1

Research continues on vaginal microbicides, MAR:25

Questions surround HPV transmission routes, MAR supplement:1

Spermicides eyed in microbicide research, APR:40

STD program in 2 states targets teen awareness, AUG supplement:3

Testing strategy gives look at HIV incidence, DEC supplement:3

Treatment guidelines for genital herpes, NOV:133

Vigilance needed to eliminate syphilis in U.S., AUG supplement:1

Women to have more options in preventing disease, APR:37

Salary information

Contraceptive Technology Update 1999 salary survey, NOV supplement:1

Sterilization

Expanding no-scalpel vasectomy use, APR:46

Filshie clip gains acceptance, JAN:2

Young age a factor in sterilization regret, OCT:116

Teens

Health fairs focus on adolescents, JUN:71

Providers offer views on treatment of teens, SEP:106

Questions to ask teen partners of adult men, NOV:131

Questions, trust vital in teen medical history, JUL:80

Teen pregnancy rates continue to decline, JUL:81

Teens with older men: A population at risk, NOV:130

Women's health

Answering questions on galactorrhea, DMPA, JUN:70

Challenge: Providing reproductive health care to Hispanic women, DEC:141

PCOS: Diagnosis and contraceptive options, MAY:54

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), MAY:53

Screening for domestic violence, FEB:13

Test card for vaginitis diagnosis, JAN:6

Using biochemical bone markers in osteoporosis, MAR:34