Dr Toni Hazell discusses some difficult scenarios when prescribing contraception, starting with the woman who has obesity ...

Birth control is a blessing for people avoiding or delaying pregnancy However it is important to be aware of potential side ...

When the ParaGard IUD was first introduced in the United States in 1988, the product label indicated that the copper intrauterine device (IUD) was for women who have had at least one child. This ...

BMI is used to deny or delay abortion care, despite little evidence of increased adverse outcomes during abortions based on ...

Timing. An IUD can be safely inserted at any time during the menstrual cycle. Traditionally, clinicians have been taught to insert an IUD during menses because the patient was very unlikely to be ...

Hormonal IUDs work by releasing small amounts of progestin and thickening the cervical mucus, which traps and blocks sperm so they cannot reach and fertilize an egg. It also thins the uterine lining, ...

have an active Manitoba Health Card and not be eligible for 100% coverage through federal or other provincial drug programs. Contraceptives for non-contraceptive use are also covered. Get a ...