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“The updated label for Nexplanon reflects the diversity of patients we see every day, women throughout their reproductive ages, those seeking a long-acting option of up to 5 years, those who prefer birth control that goes in the arm rather than the uterus, and women across a wide range of BMIs,” said Anita Nelson, MD, Professor, Obstetrics and Gynecology at Western University of Health Sciences.

Refresh yourself on these six sex myths to help improve communication about sexual health with your patients.

As modest reductions in weight can improve fertility, the risk of unintended pregnancy is significant if effective contraception is not used.

“We are encouraged by these interim results, which reinforce the potential of our hormone-free contraceptive candidate to provide women with a meaningful alternative to existing hormonal and non-hormonal methods.”

Among 8,391 women requiring meningioma surgery, prolonged desogestrel use showed location-specific risk patterns consistent with hormone-induced tumors, primarily affecting skull base regions.

Updated recommendations emphasize same-day contraceptive provision with minimal examination requirements, focusing on adolescent-centered counseling that addresses individual reproductive health goals across pediatric and gynecologic practice settings.