Contraception
Course Overview
Almost half of the pregnancies in the United States are unintended, and more than half of those pregnancies occurred in a month when the woman was using contraception. Contraception is a topic with which any provider that sees women in a primary care environment must be familiar, but it can be challenging to stay up-to-date with all possible methods and to answer patients' questions about side effects and health risks. It is worthwhile, however, as helping women take control over their reproductive potential is arguably one of the most important jobs in health care.
Learning Outcomes
Upon the completion of this course, the learner should be able to:
- Compare the efficacy rates of different contraceptive methods.
- Evaluate various barrier and spermicidal contraceptive options.
- Analyze the action and side effects of different combination oral contraceptive pills.
- Discuss the risks of long-term progestin- only contraceptive methods.
- Outline the side effects and alternative indications for intrauterine devices.
- Compare and contrast traditional (surgical) and hysteroscopic sterilization.
- Identify special concerns in postpartum contraception.
- Describe different methods of providing emergency contraception.
About the Author/Presenter
Julie Quinn, MD, is a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist who practiced general Obstetrics and Gynecology for four years before transitioning to a career in medical communications. Dr. Quinn completed her undergraduate education at the University of California, Davis, and her medical education at Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine. She completed her training at the Phoenix Integrated Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology in Phoenix, Arizona.
Audience/Accreditations and Approvals
TRC Healthcare/ NetCE
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by TRC Healthcare/ NetCE. TRC Healthcare/NetCE is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details):
Nursing, Pharmacy, Physician
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