Tag: Intrauterine Contraception (IUC) or Intrauterine Device (IUD)

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Algorithm: How to be Reasonably Certain that a Person is Not Pregnant

This algorithm assists providers in accurately determining pregnancy status before prescribing contraception. Grounded in the U.S. Medical Eligibility Criteria for Contraceptive Use (US MEC), this job aid ensures thorough assessment for patient safety. By following this methodical approach, providers can confidently prescribe contraception, prioritizing patient well-being and contraception effectiveness.

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Missed Opportunity or Overkill? Post Sexual Encounter Counseling and Prophylaxis

In this DIALS, recorded on 11/27/23, Dr. David Turok and Dr. Hilary Reno discussed emerging research that supports emergency contraception and post-exposure prophylaxis for sexually transmitted infections, including HIV. Studies have shown that PEP and EC are appropriate for prophylaxis following unprotected intercourse. Additionally, doxy PEP shows promise as a preventive measure for gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis.

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How Long is Too Long? An Update on Extended Use LARC

This DIALS, recorded on 11/1/2023, featured Dr. Angeline Ti and Dr. Lauren Thaxton. It provides an overview of the research that supports extended use for most methods of long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) available in the U.S., followed by a discussion about techniques for client-led education and counseling for potential extended use LARC.

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Coding with Ann: Updates on Common LARC Miscodes

In the latest installment of the ongoing series, Coding with Ann, Ann Finn, of Ann Finn LLC, discusses updated guidance on common LARC miscodes with the CTC-SRH.

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Providing Intrauterine Contraception

Intrauterine contraception (IUC) is the most commonly used, FDA-approved long-active reversible contraception. People who are actively trying to prevent a pregnancy appreciate it for its efficacy, ease of use, safety, […]
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Intrauterine Contraception: Difficult Placements and Removals

This virtual coffee break was created by the Clinical Training Center for Sexual and Reproductive Health to review best practices for the evaluation and management of difficult placements and removals of intrauterine contraception (IUC) devices.

After completing this activity, participants will be able to:

  • Describe best practices for managing difficult IUC placements and removals.
  • Identify clinical scenarios that may impact IUC placement.
  • Discuss potential risks to clients related to difficult IUC placements.
  • List steps to manage IUC removals when device strings are not visible.

This e-learning activity is part of a series on Providing Intrauterine Contraception.

Continuing education credits (0.25 CNE) are available for this activity. To obtain continuing education credits, participants must register for the course, complete course content, and successfully pass a quiz for this activity. For further information and/or to register, visit www.HealthEKnowledge.org. The 'view now' option allows participants to take the e-learning without registering but CE will not be awarded.

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Intrauterine Contraception: Evaluation and Management of Pain and Bleeding

This Virtual Coffee Break covers best practices for the evaluation and management of pain and bleeding during Intrauterine Contraception (IUC) use.

After completing this activity, participants will be able to:

  • Describe potential bleeding irregularities and variations during IUC use.
  • Describe best practices for the treatment of bleeding during IUC use.
  • Identify effective approaches to ease client pain during and after IUC placement.
  • Discuss anticipatory counseling for clients to enhance understanding of IUC use.

This e-learning activity is part of a series on Providing Intrauterine Contraception.

Continuing education credits (0.25 CNE) are available for this activity. To obtain continuing education credits, participants must register for the course, complete course content, and successfully pass a quiz for this activity. For further information and/or to register, visit www.HealthEKnowledge.org. The 'view now' option allows participants to take the e-learning without registering but CE will not be awarded.

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IUC Algorithms

Intrauterine Contraception Algorithms can be used by providers for reference when IUC is the preferred method of contraception.

These Intrauterine Contraception (IUC) Algorithms can be used by providers for reference when IUC is the preferred method of contraception by clients.

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Intrauterine Contraception: Considerations for Client Care, Scheduling, Inventory, and Billing and Coding

This Virtual Coffee Break offers strategies and resources to support client care, scheduling, inventory, billing, and coding for Intrauterine Contraception (IUC) services.

After completing this activity, participants will be able to:

  • Identify considerations and workflow for providing IUC services
  • Describe the process for scheduling clients for IUC services
  • Describe how inventory is critical for same-visit placement
  • Discuss processes for ensuring that IUC insertion kits and supplies are always stocked in the clinic
  • Identify best practices for billing and coding for IUC services

This e-learning activity is part of a series on Providing Intrauterine Contraception.

Continuing education credits (0.25 CNE) are available for this activity. To obtain continuing education credits, participants must register for the course, complete course content, and successfully pass a quiz for this activity. For further information and/or to register, visit www.HealthEKnowledge.org. The 'view now' option allows participants to take the e-learning without registering but CE will not be awarded.

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Coding with Ann: Updates on Common Codes for IUD-Related Services

In episode 21 of the NCTCFP's popular Coding with Ann series, Ann Finn, of Ann Finn LLC, provides updated guidance common codes used when billing for IUDs and IUD-related services.

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Protocol Template: Routine IUD Placement

This protocol template is written with several decision points that must be addressed before the protocol is ready for use. Local agencies can use this protocol template to tailor content to their own organization. Decision points are identified as ‘NOTE‘ in the template protocol. Local agencies should only include information that reflects their own organization’s current practices.

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Intrauterine Contraception: Mechanisms of Action, Terminology, Candidates for Use, and Duration of Use

This Virtual Coffee Break e-learning is intended for Title X clinical providers, pharmacists, nurses, and other staff who provide contraception counseling and administration. This brief learning opportunity will prepare participants to confidently discuss the types of intrauterine contraception (IUC) and their mechanisms of action, identify criteria for patient use, and describe the efficacy and duration of use for each.

After completing this activity, participants will be able to:

  1. Define the methods of intrauterine contraception (IUC)
  2. Discuss the mechanisms of action for each type of IUC
  3. Describe the nomenclature for intrauterine devices, including brand names
  4. Identify FDA-approved duration of use for each type of IUC
  5. List the criteria for candidate selection

This e-learning activity is part of a series on Providing Intrauterine Contraception.

Continuing education credits (0.25 CNE) are available for this activity. To obtain continuing education credits, participants must register for the course, complete course content, and successfully pass a quiz for this activity. For further information and/or to register, visit www.HealthEKnowledge.org. The 'view now' option allows participants to take the e-learning without registering but CE will not be awarded.

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Essential History & Physical Exam for IUC Placements

This job aid includes essential health history and physical exam considerations for intrauterine contraception (IUC) placement. Characteristics of health history, age, and parity are matched to Medical Eligibility Criteria categories to assist with shared decision making in contraceptive counseling.

This job aid includes essential health history and physical exam considerations for intrauterine contraception (IUC) placement. Characteristics of health history, age, and parity are matched to Medical Eligibility Criteria categories to assist with shared decision making in contraceptive counseling.

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Perforation: Risk Factors, Prevention, and Management

This job aid prepares clinicians on the risks factors, prevention of, and management of perforation while placing intrauterine contraception (IUC).

This job aid prepares clinicians on the risks factors, prevention of, and management of perforation while placing intrauterine contraception (IUC).

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Physical Differences Between IUCs and Mechanism of Action

This palm card explores the physical differences between intrauterine contraception (IUC) units on one side to assist providers in identifying IUCs based on their appearance. The other side of the card compares the primary and secondary method of action of levonorgestrel and copper IUCs.

This palm card explores the physical differences between intrauterine contraception (IUC) units on one side to assist providers in identifying IUCs based on their appearance. The other side of the card compares the primary and secondary method of action of levonorgestrel and copper IUCs.

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Preparing for IUC Placement

This palm card is intended for staff who provide setup for intrauterine contraception (IUC) procedures.

This palm card is intended for staff who provide setup for intrauterine contraception (IUC) procedures.

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