Contraception Point-of-Care 2.3

Contraception Point-of-Care provides clinicians and trainees with a comprehensive resource to facilitate the effective delivery of contraception services to women and couples. The application consolidates information and recommendations from reputable sources such as the Reproductive Health Access Project (RHAP), CDC, FDA prescribing information, and various other references. This collaborative effort between RHAP and UHS Wilson Family Medicine Residency faculty clinician, Dr. Joshua Steinberg, ensures a wealth of reliable guidance within the app.

• Can patients be initiated on an IUD or Depo today, and how?
• Which birth control methods are contraindicated for patients with migraines or liver disease?
• What emergency contraception options are available, and how do they compare?
• What are the cost variations among different contraceptive options?
• Is overlapping necessary when transitioning from The Pill to Nexplanon, and how?
• How can hormone doses be adjusted for patients experiencing breakthrough bleeding on their pill?
• What are the different natural family planning methods, and what is their efficacy level?
• How can all available birth control methods be compared using the STEPS criteria?

The app encompasses essential resources such as the Medical Eligibility Criteria table, Quick Start Algorithms, Method Effectiveness table, comprehensive information on contraceptive formulations in the market, guidance on choosing and adjusting oral contraceptive pill doses, STEPS criteria for evaluating contraceptive methods, comparative tables for fertility awareness and Emergency Contraception methods, instructions for method transitions, and a list of required exams and tests before initiating contraception.

This tool is tailored for healthcare professionals including family physicians, internists, pediatricians, OB-Gyns, and women’s health specialists. It is particularly valuable for resident physicians, medical students, nurse practitioners (NPs), and physician assistants (PAs) seeking to enhance their expertise in contraceptive care. It is important to note that this app is intended for healthcare practitioners and not for general public use.