questions from health providers

questions submitted by health providers.

Are there new contraceptive management guidelines for states that have abortion bans/restrictions?

Question: Have any of the leaders in this field set forth any guidance re: providing care in restrictive states that could be deemed...

Malpositioned IUD after post-placental insertion

Question: "D" had a Mirena IUD placed at the time of Cesarean section. At her 6-week visit, the strings could not be visualized; so, her...

The withdrawal method before QuickStart of an IUD or implant

Is the withdrawal method considered a reliable method if used consistently and correctly?

How common is delayed menses after taking Plan B?

Question: “I recently saw a 26 yr old female whose LMP was 3/13/22, she had unprotected sex 3/27/22 and took Plan B 3/28/22, experienced...

How long is the Copper IUD effective for? 10 or 12 years?

"I have a patient that had a copper IUD placed and was advised that it was effective for 12 years instead of 10 years..."

Is there a downside to taking additional progestin when on birth control pills?

Recently I saw a 44 yr. old new patient who is on combined oral contraceptives and also on norethindrone day 10 to 21 of her cycle...

Is significant weight gain a reason to stop DMPA (Depo)?

"Is there a specific amount of weight gain in a client that would be unacceptable to continuing DMPA if that is her method of choice? We hav