Birth Control Management for the Primary Care Provider

Pediatr Ann. 2019 Feb 1;48(2):e51-e55. doi: 10.3928/19382359-20190111-01.

Abstract

Contraceptive management is occurring more frequently in the primary care setting. Pediatricians should be familiar with the most common methods of contraception due to the fact that families are comfortable seeking care for their adolescents at the primary care office for these types of concerns. Contraceptive methods are often used for noncontraceptive benefits as well, which makes it even more important to feel comfortable prescribing contraceptives at pediatricians' offices. [Pediatr Ann. 2019;48(2):e51-e55.].

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adolescent Health Services
  • Contraception / methods*
  • Counseling / methods*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Pediatricians
  • Physicians, Primary Care
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy in Adolescence / prevention & control*
  • Primary Health Care / methods*