Low-Dose Levonorgestrel IUDs Highly Effective Even After 3 Years of Use

While pain is a common deterrent for patients considering an IUD, there are no standardized guidelines for pain relief during insertion or removal.

In this episode of Pap Talk, we spoke with David Hackney, MD, MS, maternal-fetal medicine physician at Case Western Reserve University and chair of ACOG's Ohio chapter for a full recap of where restrictions on reproductive rights have been and where they're going.

Review some of the top stories from the Contemporary OB/GYN website over the last week, and catch up on anything you may have missed.

In this episode of Pap Talk, Gloria Bachmann, MD, MSc, breaks down what it means to be a health care provider for incarcerated individuals, and explores the specific challenges women and their providers face during and after incarceration. Joined by sexual health expert Michael Krychman, MD, Bachmann also discusses trauma-informed care and how providers can get informed.

Review some of the top stories from the Contemporary OB/GYN website over the last week, and catch up on anything you may have missed.

A recent BMJ study reveals that hormonal contraceptives, particularly those containing oestrogen, may elevate the risk of ischemic stroke and heart attack, though absolute risks remain low.