FEATURED MEDICAL EDUCATION TOPIC: Contraception Update

What is the problem?

In the United States, approximately 65% of women aged 15-49 are currently using contraception. The most common contraceptive methods used are female sterilization, oral contraceptive pills, long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs), and male condoms.

Healthcare providers of all types need to be familiar with these options so that they can help patients of varying ages, medical risk factors, and childbearing plans choose the most appropriate method of long-term birth control. Discussions by physicians with their patients depend significantly on the physician’s ability to recognize gender, ethnic, religious, and linguistic issues that may impact the patient’s views on discussing contraceptives.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learners will be able to:

• List the types of contraceptives available
• Examine the indications for use and how they work
• Address the benefits and risks involved in the use of contraceptives
• Develop strategies to counsel patients on their contraceptive options
• Initiate contraceptive discussions with their patients in a culturally, ethnically, and linguistically appropriate manner

If your medical staff needs an update on contraception, consider contacting our office to book a speaker at 877-505-4777 or info@speakersnetwork.com.

REFERENCES

https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/products/databriefs/db388.htm#:~:text=In%202017%E2%80%932019%2C%2065.3%25,49%20in%20the%20United%20States.