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Updated Guidance on Contraceptive Use

The CDC has released updated contraceptive guidance for health care providers, emphasizing patient autonomy and evidence-based recommendations to support high-quality, equitable contraceptive care.

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    The CDC released the 2024 U.S. Selected Practice Recommendations for Contraceptive Use, providing updated guidance for healthcare providers.

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    The recommendations focus on removing unnecessary medical barriers and supporting patient-centered contraceptive counseling.

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    The CDC emphasizes the importance of patient autonomy in contraceptive decision-making.

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    Updates include guidance on medications for intrauterine device (IUD) placement, management of bleeding irregularities, testosterone use, and self-administration of injectable contraception.

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    The 2024 U.S. SPR aims to ensure high-quality, equitable contraceptive care and support non-coercive, patient-centered counseling and services.

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Updated Guidance on Contraceptive Use

  • by Kerri Miller

  • August 9, 2024

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