Considerations for perimenopausal contraception

A study reveals no significant difference in 6-month intrauterine device use between placements within 48 hours or 2 to 4 weeks after a second-trimester abortion, though earlier placement carries a higher expulsion risk.

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.

Following the Dobbs v. Jackson ruling, more women are opting for permanent and long-acting contraceptive methods, even in states where abortion access remains protected.