Opill, the first OTC contraceptive pill is on the way to shelves near you. Here’s why it matters: • It’s safe. It’s a progestin-only pill so does not carry the risks associated with pills that contain estrogen • Access eliminates navigating our complex...
QUESTION: I know that migraine with aura is a Category 4 contraindication to estrogen-containing contraception, but I have a few nuanced questions about that, which have come up in my clinical practice: 1. What if a person has auras but has never had a migraine? ...
Question: Do GLP-1s impact how well birth control pills work? Answer: While these medications were first approved for the treatment of diabetes, they’ve become popular and ubiquitous for weight loss. Ozempic, Wegovy, Victoza, and Mounjaro are all part of a class of...
Question: I’m 52 and am, according to my GP currently in menopause, following some blood tests. I have the Mirena in place, the current one is in since December 2019. My last Mirena was removed due to it moving into the lining of the womb. I am experiencing a...
Question: What is the recent literature on 4th generation progestins . In my facility my medical director had been advising that if our patients wants to be on this birth control to document that we counseled them on the slight higher risk of thrombosis. Is Slynd a...
Question: A patient came with h/o cerebral aneurysm (stable) and h/o pre-eclampsia years ago. She wanted a RF on her coc’s but I was not original prescriber. I felt too risky and put her on SLYND. Thoughts? Also, what is your feeling about coc’s with women...
Board-certified as an OB/GYN with a fellowship in contraceptive research and education, I aim to help people make informed decisions about their health.
I’ve co-authored sixteen editions of Managing Contraception* with over one million copies in circulation. I’m here to answer your questions about birth control.
