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When a patient discusses possible switches in birth control, what contraceptive options can you offer her?
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Expect to see more insurance coverage of a recently released cervical cancer screening test now that it has been included in just-published practice guidelines issued by the Washington, DC-based American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG).1
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In your care of HIV-infected patients, are you including information about what they can do to prevent transmitting the virus to others?
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What is your facility doing to reach out with HIV prevention messages to the Latino community? Know this: While Latinos represent approximately 14% of the U.S. population, they account for almost one-fifth (19%) of the 40,000 new HIV infections estimated to occur in the United States each year.
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The manufacturer of a feminine hygiene product is exploring potential use of the device as a disposable diaphragm and carrier for a microbicidal gel to deliver protection against pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including AIDS and HIV.
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With forecasts of shortfalls in state revenues, stagnant federal Title X funding, and increased operating costs, what is your facility doing to combat the battle of the budget?
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Screen patients for HIV transmission risk
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Are low-dose oral contraceptives (OCs) a safe form of birth control for women with well-controlled hypertension? What is the impact of weight on contraceptive efficacy?
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A young woman sits before you. She has an active lifestyle that requires her to travel a great deal. She is not interested in having children within the next year, and she is looking for convenient, effective contraception. What choices do you offer?
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What are womens preferences when it comes to frequency and characteristics of menstrual bleeding in relation to reproductive status and oral contraceptive use? Here are highlights from a 2002 survey.
