The vaginal ring (VR) is a female-initiated drug-delivery platform used for different
indications, including HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). We conducted a systematic …

Background Intra-uterine contraception (IUC) involves the use of an intra-uterine device
(IUD), a highly effective, long-acting, reversible contraceptive method. Historically, the …

This publication is the companion guideline to WHO's Medical Eligibility Criteria for
Contraceptive Use. It aims to improve access to quality care in family planning by providing …

Objective We developed and formatively evaluated a tablet-based decision support tool for
use by women prior to a contraceptive counseling visit to help them engage in shared …

Patient centeredness is an increasingly recognized aspect of quality health care. The
application of this framework to contraceptive counseling and care has not been well …

Objective To identify and synthesize original research on contraceptive user values,
preferences, views, and concerns about specific family planning methods, as well as …

We provide an overview of the causes, manifestations, and potential mitigating steps
regarding implicit bias in counseling for permanent contraception. The historical context of …

Much has been written about the consequences of substance use in pregnancy, but there
has been far less focus on the prevention of unintended pregnancies in women with …

Background Contraceptive access is influenced by policy decisions, which can expand and
constrict the contraceptive options available. This study explored the impact of recent US …

Clinicians should strive for good interpersonal relationships with patients, and elicit patient
experiences and preferences to tailor their counseling to each individual's needs. Shared …