According to recently updated recommendations published by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), women should be able to access several different hormonal contraceptives over ...

Paige Hertweck, MD, is an expert in pediatric and adolescent gynecology. She is currently Chief of Gynecology at Kosair Children's Hospital, and an associate professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and ...

Use of contraceptives by women with rheumatic diseases, especially those with systemic lupus erythematosus, has long been thought to carry risks, such as disease exacerbation, thrombosis and other ...

The reason for the large gap in OCP effectiveness under perfect use and typical use may be due primarily to missed pills. Nearly 1 in 2 pill users report missing 1 or more pills per cycle. [5] The ...

The policy statement also discusses the need for clinicians to become familiar with consent laws in their jurisdiction. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has issued updated guidance on ...

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Perimenopausal women face increased pregnancy-related risks, necessitating continued contraceptive use until menopause is confirmed. Healthy women can use combination hormonal contraceptives until mid ...

In today’s world, with divorce and separation becoming reality in the life of many couples, as well as a growing number of never-married women, the need for contraception is present even among older ...