Birth Control
Long-acting intrauterine contraceptive device may raise breast cancer risk
Using a levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system device to prevent pregnancy increased risk for breast cancer among women living in Denmark aged 15 to 49 years, according to a research letter published in JAMA.
Small BMI changes with long-acting contraceptive may ‘alleviate’ weight gain concerns
Adolescent and young adult women who initiated the etonogestrel contraceptive implant experienced small weight changes over 3 years similar to women who received depot medroxyprogesterone acetate, researchers reported.
Updated CDC guidance recommends pain management options for IUD insertion
The CDC recently issued updated guidance regarding the provision of medications for IUD placement, stating that lidocaine “might be useful” for reducing patient pain and that misoprostol is no longer recommended for routine use.
Top in women’s health: Antiseizure drugs tied to autism; Barbie spurs gynecology interest
In a population-based cohort study, prenatal exposure to antiseizure medications was associated with a risk for autism spectrum disorder in children.
FDA approves first oral dissolvable birth control pill
The FDA approved the first orally disintegrating birth control pill for people who have difficulty swallowing their medication, the agency announced in a press release.
Most women prefer delayed vs. immediate postpartum IUD placement
More women prefer delayed postpartum IUD placement, citing higher efficacy and lower complication rates compared with immediate postpartum IUD placement, according to study results published in Obstetrics & Gynecology.
Fewer filled oral contraceptive prescriptions in states restricting abortion
The Dobbs decision was associated with declines in prescriptions for oral contraceptive pills, especially for emergency contraception, in states with the most restrictive abortion laws, according to cohort study results.
TikTok videos on oral contraceptive health have low quality, reliability
SAN FRANCISCO — TikToks about oral contraceptive health had low quality and reliability of information. Most videos were made by non-health care providers, and adverse effects of contraception was the most common topic, data show.
‘Simplified’ PCOS diagnostic process can help women receive timely diagnosis, treatment
SAN FRANCISCO — An updated evidence-based guideline for the assessment and management of polycystic ovary syndrome includes new recommendations for a timelier diagnosis and evidence that firmly supports PCOS is a risk factor for CVD.
Contraceptive access initiative may raise IUD use
IUD use increased in South Carolina after implementation of a statewide initiative focused on improving contraceptive access for women of reproductive age, according to results of a cohort study published in JAMA Network Open.