Reproductive Health
Maureen Whelihan, MD, FACOG, gynecologist with and president of Elite GYN Care of the Palm Beaches and State Legislative Chair for the American College of Gynecologists District XII chapter, and Catherine E. Gordon, MD, fellow in reproductive endocrinology and infertility at Brigham and Women's Hospital, spoke with Healio about birth control options for female patients.
In the first video in this series, Whelihan mentioned vaccine recommendations for patients who are pregnant.
She also provided commentary on:
- Common myths associated with birth control, like weight gain;
- Talking with patients about the effects of each birth control option to decide the best fit; and
- Using a methodical approach to talk about vaccines with patients.
In the second video in this series, Gordon discussed:
- Factors to consider when discussing options and choosing a birth control method;
- Considerations when caring for nonbinary or transgender patients, and a comprehensive educational resource for providers;
- How to best support patients who are pregnant and preparing for birth, including the importance of flexibility and trust; and
- Verbal and written consent protocols — “Consent is vital in health care, and especially in reproductive medicine.”
References:
- Bedsider. Method Explorer. https://www.bedsider.org/methods. Accessed February 2, 2021.
- Bedsider. IUD. https://www.bedsider.org/methods/iud. Accessed February 2, 2021.
- Bedsider. Implant. https://www.bedsider.org/methods/iud. Accessed February 2, 2021.
- Bedsider. The Shot. https://www.bedsider.org/methods/the_shot . Accessed February 2, 2021.
- Bedsider. The Ring. https://www.bedsider.org/methods/the_ring. Accessed February 2, 2021.
- Bedsider. The Pill https://www.bedsider.org/methods/the_pill. Accessed February 2, 2021.
- Bedsider. Sterilization. https://www.bedsider.org/methods/sterilization. Accessed February 2, 2021.
- Bedsider. Emergency Contraception. https://www.bedsider.org/methods/emergency_contraception. Accessed February 2, 2021.
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