AM:STARs: Adolescent Contraception

AMSTARs: Adolescent Contraception: Basics and Beyond highlights the fundamental aspects of contraception with an overview of contraceptive methods and epidemiology, provides up-to-date guidance on medical eligibility criteria, and reviews critical policy advances supporting contraceptive access.

TOPICS INCLUDE:Overview (social determinants, epidemiology, cultural and regional differences, and method [includes natural family planning])CDC medical eligibility criteriaCondomsPills, rings, and patchesDepo-Provera and whether it is still a good option in adolescentsIntrauterine devices in adolescents (IUD’s)Implants (implementation and the management of associated bleeding)Emergency contraceptionApproaches to contraceptive counselingImplementation of long-acting reversible contraceptives methods into pediatric practiceMale involvement in both family planning and preconception careSpecial cases (case-based contraception scenarios)Advocacy and policyNew and on the horizon developments