Search results for "Contraception"
CDC updates contraception recommendations
Selected practice recommendations and a medical eligibility statement include new advice on treatment and guidance on how to counsel patients while avoiding coercion, discrimination, and inequality.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/08/13/1.htm
13 Aug 2024
Providing long-term contraception
As the popularity of long-acting reversible contraceptives continues to increase, so does the need for incorporation of placement procedures and contraceptive counseling into primary care and resident education.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/05/providing-long-term-contraception.htm
1 May 2022
ACP, Annals of Internal Medicine host forum on contraception
A full recording of “What Internal Medicine Physicians Need to Know about Contraception” is available online.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/09/19/5.htm
19 Sep 2023
Stamping out STIs
Combating sexually transmitted infections (STIs) involves recognizing disparities, addressing the stigma that surrounds sexual health care, and viewing testing and treatment as a comprehensive care package rather than individual concerns, experts said.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/10/stamping-out-stis.htm
1 Oct 2024
MKSAP Quiz: 2-week history of vaginal discharge, itching
A 46-year-old woman is evaluated for a 2-week history of vaginal discharge and itching. She reports no other vaginal or urinary symptoms. She is sexually active with one male partner. She has a levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine device for contraception. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most appropriate treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/11/19/3.htm
19 Nov 2024
Better diagnosis, treatment of PCOS
Up to 70% of women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) go undiagnosed and one-third experience diagnostic delays of more than two years.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/09/better-diagnosis-treatment-of-pcos.htm
1 Sep 2024
Register now for ACP's and Annals of Internal Medicine's forum on contraception
During the virtual live event “What Internal Medicine Physicians Need to Know about Contraception” on Sept. 13, a panel of experts will discuss different scenarios for counseling patients of childbearing age about their options for contraception.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/09/05/5.htm
5 Sep 2023
Latest updates on ACP's priorities, initiatives
ACP Spotlight offers readers a look at ACP's current top priorities and initiatives, as well as highlights from our e-newsletter, I.M. Matters Weekly from ACP.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/09/latest-updates-on-acps-priorities-initiatives.htm
1 Sep 2024
ACP launches new Sex and Gender Health Learning Hub
The hub offers member-exclusive resources for caring for patients navigating sexual, reproductive, and gender-related health care concerns.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/06/18/2.htm
18 Jun 2024
Internal medicine's role in abortion care
Primary care internal medicine physicians explained to Internal Medicine Meeting 2024 attendees how they can help patients understand their options with an unintended pregnancy.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/07/internal-medicines-role-in-abortion-care.htm
1 Jul 2024