For decades, combined estrogen-progestin oral contraceptive pills (OCPs) have been the
first-line treatment for menstrual and pelvic pain associated with endometriosis without any …

Progestin-only contraceptive implants provide long-acting, highly effective reversible
contraception. We searched the medical publications in PubMed, CENTRAL, and EMBASE …

Based on data from the 2007 to 2009 and 2009 to 2011 Canadian Health Measures Survey,
this article provides national information about prescription medication use among …

Objective Past studies indicate that despite a wide range of contraceptive options, Canadian
women tend to use a narrow selection of contraceptive methods. New contraceptive …

Objective This guideline reviews the evidence relating to the provision of first-trimester
medical induced abortion, including patient eligibility, counselling, and consent; evidence …

PURPOSE Access to family planning health services in Canada has been historically
inadequate and inequitable. A potential solution appeared when Health Canada approved …

Endometriosis-associated pain can be managed by either surgery or hormonal therapy. The
final decision as to which treatment modality to take is based on efficacy and possible …

Sexual and reproductive health is an important component of comprehensive health care for
youth. This statement provides guidance for selecting and prescribing contraceptives for …

CONTEXT: Despite advances related to the provision of emergency contraception in
Canada, particularly the granting of independent prescriptive authority to pharmacists in …

Abstract Background: Oral contraceptives (OCs) have been available in Canada for over 50
years and are the most commonly used method of reversible contraception. OCs have …