Contraceptive Technology Update – June 1, 2019
June 1, 2019
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Updated Guidance Issued to Aid in Care of Sexual Assault Survivors
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has issued updated guidance to aid clinicians with screening protocols and providing resources in caring for sexual assault survivors.
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Contraceptive Jewelry: Potential Family Planning Option?
Scientists are looking at administering contraceptive hormones through special jewelry backings to improve user compliance.
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Researchers Investigate Potential Male Contraceptives
Early studies of a potential male contraceptive pill, which contains a modified testosterone that has the combined actions of an androgen and a progesterone, are underway. The experimental male oral contraceptive was the subject of a recent study to analyze its safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics.
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Examining Immune Treatment for Cervical Pre-Cancers
Researchers are moving ahead with studies of a potential immunotherapeutic, nonsurgical approach to treating cervical intraepithelial neoplasia caused by human papillomavirus infection (HPV).
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Report Highlights Need for New STI Prevention, Treatment Options
According to a new report, serious gaps exist in the research pipeline regarding the development of prevention and treatment options for sexually transmitted infections such as gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis.
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Providers, Parents, Adolescents, and Young Adults: Improving Preventive Care Discussions Together
An essential part of delivering critical preventive services to youth includes discussing confidentiality and private time (without a parent in the room) between adolescents and young adults and their healthcare provider to build trust and promote optimal health and well-being.