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STEPS - Levonorgestrel-Releasing Intrauterine System (Mirena) for Contraception The levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system is a reliable, reversible, low-maintenance method of long-term contraception. Rates of failure are similar to those of female sterilization, and the risk of expulsion is minimal for most users. |
American Family Physician
March 15, 2003 |
Deciding About Tubal Sterilization What is tubal sterilization?... What are some reasons to choose sterilization?... How is sterilization done?... Will I still have a period?... Will sterilization hurt?... etc. |
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Contraceptive Considerations for Obese Women It is important for nurse practitioners to be equipped with the most up-to-date knowledge to provide evidence-based care individualized to each woman's contraceptive needs and health profile. |
American Family Physician
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Abnormal Uterine Bleeding Associated with Hormonal Contraception Abnormal uterine bleeding is a common but rarely dangerous side effect of hormonal contraception. It is, however, a major cause for the discontinuation of hormonal contraception and the resultant occurrence of unplanned pregnancy... |
American Family Physician
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Emergency Contraception Advance provision of this type can increase its use significantly without adversely affecting the use of routine contraception. |
American Family Physician
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Initiating Hormonal Contraception Physicians can help patients improve their use of birth control by providing anticipatory guidance about the most common side effects, giving comprehensive information about available choices, and honoring women's preferences. |
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Putting a stop to dysfunctional uterine bleeding Learn how to search for the source of abnormal bleeding and help your patient get back on track. |
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Emergency Postcoital Contraception Emergency postcoital contraception, a method used to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sexual intercourse, is a highly effective but underutilized birth control option.... |
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Adolescent Contraception: Sorting Out the Facts Adolescent contraception is a complex issue for healthcare providers. Clinicians are encouraged to provide anticipatory guidance to adolescent patients and their families concerning sexual behavior and appropriate contraception methods. |
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Treatment options for Dysfunctional uterine bleeding The diagnosis and treatment of dysfunctional uterine bleeding can be a long emotional journey for the patient and a difficult challenge for the provider. |
American Journal of Nursing
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The Underutilization of Emergency Contraception Despite the availability of effective contraceptive methods, unintended pregnancy continues to be a significant health problem for women throughout the world and in the United States. |
American Family Physician
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Vasectomy: An Update Vasectomy remains an important option for contraception. Evidence supports the use of the no-scalpel technique to access the vasa, because it is associated with the fewest complications. |
American Family Physician
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Infertility Infertility is defined as failure to achieve pregnancy during one year of frequent, unprotected intercourse. A careful history and physical examination of each partner can suggest a single or multifactorial etiology and can direct further investigation. |
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Effect of Oral Contraceptives on Functional Ovarian Cysts Although benign functional ovarian cysts are often self-limiting, they account for about 200,000 hospital admissions per year in the United States and cause considerable morbidity among women of reproductive age |
