Contraceptive Technology Update – November 1, 2007
November 1, 2007
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New methods make inroads on Pill's position, but OCs remain popular
As 2007 draws to a close, review the changes at your family planning facility. How has the mix of contraceptive options changed throughout the year? -
What pills do you offer? Readers share options
A quick check of the charts shows the next patient is a 21-year-old nonsmoking women. If she is a candidate for oral contraceptives (OCs), which one will you choose? -
How do you use pills? Check these strategies
When counseling a woman on when to start her first pack of oral contraceptives (OCs), what is your strategy for pill initiation? Most participants in the 2007 Contraceptive Technology Update Contraception Survey say they are using the Quick Start method. -
EC: Family planners still advocate access
August 2007 marked the first anniversary of the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) approval of over-the-counter (OTC) status for the emergency contraceptive Plan B (Barr Pharmaceuticals; Pomona, NY). How has the change affected how family planning clinicians work with emergency contraception (EC)? -
Snapshot: Shot remains as long-acting option
The next patient in your examination room is an 18-year-old female who is seeking effective contraception. She has tried oral contraceptives (OCs), but she hasn't been successful in sticking with the dosing regimen. What options can you offer her? -
Washington Watch: Clinics look to provide HPV vaccine, education
A year ago, the introduction of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine was being hailed as a major public health success story.