There is research that supports extended use for most methods of long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) available in the U.S. Studies have shown that IUDs and contraceptive implants are effective beyond their FDA-approved duration. Join Drs. Thaxton and Ti in a discussion about techniques for client-led education and counseling for potential extended use LARC.
Learning Objectives
1. Describe current research findings about the safety and efficacy of extended use LARC methods.
2. Identify key assessment and clinical management components for a client interested in using a LARC method beyond the FDA-approved duration.
3. Discuss client-led counseling and education approaches for candidates interested in the extended use option.
There is research that supports extended use for most methods of long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) available in the U.S. Studies have shown that IUDs and contraceptive implants are effective beyond their FDA-approved duration. Join Drs. Thaxton and Ti in a discussion about techniques for client-led education and counseling for potential extended use LARC.
Learning Objectives
1. Describe current research findings about the safety and efficacy of extended use LARC methods.
2. Identify key assessment and clinical management components for a client interested in using a LARC method beyond the FDA-approved duration.
3. Discuss client-led counseling and education approaches for candidates interested in the extended use option.
Founded as the National Clinical Training Center for Family Planning (NCTCFP) in 2006, we changed our name to the Clinical Training Center for Sexual and Reproductive Health (CTC-SRH) in 2023. We have been funded by the Office of Population Affairs at the Department of Health and Human Services since inception and remain the primary source of clinical training for those providing sexual and reproductive health care in federally-funded settings.
Having served the Title X network for nearly two decades, our team of clinical experts recognized that the term “family planning” falls short of describing the client-centered and inclusive sexual and reproductive health services we offer, especially in an increasingly urgent and rapidly shifting healthcare landscape.
The newly-renamed Clinical Training Center for Sexual and Reproductive Health (CTC-SRH) continues to provide evidence-based clinical training and resources to healthcare providers in Title X settings through increased healthcare quality, equity, and access.
