Mirena Approved for Pregnancy Prevention for Up to 6 Years
By the end of the 6th year, Mirena should be removed and replaced if continued use is desired.
Contraception
The Art of Managing Long-Acting Reversible Contraception for Adolescent Patients
Long-acting reversible contraception, such as hormonal and non-hormonal intrauterine devices (IUDs) and hormonal implants, have been proven safe and effective for adolescent patients.
Current Threats to Adolescent Confidentiality and Contraceptive Access
Minors’ ability to consent to contraception varies from state to state, but right to consent does not necessarily mean access to contraception.
Antibiotics May Reduce Efficacy of Hormonal Contraceptives
Unintended pregnancies were reported 7 times more often by patients who took antibiotics compared with those who took control medicines.
Higher Rates of Pain, Bleeding Found With Essure Birth Control Device
The permanent birth control device Essure is associated with higher rates of chronic lower abdominal or pelvic pain and abnormal uterine bleeding compared with tubal ligation.
ED Visit Provides Opportunity to Discuss Contraception With Teens
Two-thirds of girls seen in pediatric emergency department interested in discussing contraception.
Copper Intrauterine Devices Tied to Lower Risk for Cervical Cancer
Findings based on comparison to hormonal intrauterine devices.
FDA Approves New Contraceptive Patch
The FDA has approved Twirla (levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol) transdermal system (Agile Therapeutics) as a method of contraception for use in women of reproductive potential with a body mass index (BMI) <30kg/m2 for whom a combined hormonal contraceptive is appropriate.
Hormonal vs Nonhormonal Contraception and the Impact on Seizure Frequency
Compared to nonhormonal contraception, hormonal contraception appears to pose a greater risk for increased seizure frequency in women with epilepsy.
Adolescent Girls Using Oral Contraceptives Have Higher Self-Reported Depressive Symptoms
Symptoms of depression are associated with oral contraceptive use in 16-year-old girls compared with adolescents and young women up to 25 years of age.
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