Contraceptive Technology Update – June 1, 2017
June 1, 2017
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New U.S. Zika Figures Prompt Healthcare Providers to Play a Key Role in Prevention Efforts
Although it has been more than a year since the CDC released the first travel alert related to Zika virus in the Americas, experts warn now is not the time to be complacent.
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Breast Cancer Screening Recommendations Amid Changing Guidelines
A recently published research letter contains in-depth information about breast cancer screening recommendations physicians give their patients amid recent guideline changes.
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Research Affirms Protective Benefit of Oral Contraceptives
The latest findings from a long-term study indicate that most women who choose to use oral contraceptives do not expose themselves to long-term cancer harms.
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Discuss Benefits of HPV Vaccine with Parents
Research indicates that concern about sexual activity is declining as a reason parents do not allow their daughters to receive the HPV vaccine.
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Data Eye Vaginal Bacteria as Trigger for Recurrent UTIs
New research uncovered a trigger of recurrent urinary tract infections — a type of vaginal bacteria that moves into the urinary tract.
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Telehealth Improves Access to Reproductive Health Education and Services for Rural Adolescents
For adolescents living in rural areas who otherwise would forgo care because of fear of embarrassment, transportation difficulties, and/or confidentiality concerns, using a web app could alleviate many of these concerns.
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Syphilis Makes Dangerous Resurgence
Experts say it’s time to act.
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Data: Fetal Exposure to HPV Vaccine During Pregnancy Is Safe
Many pregnant women are exposed to the vaccine inadvertently.