Contraception Part 2

Learn all about non-barrier contraceptives including intrauterine devices, implants, injectables, pills, vaginal rings, and transdermal patches.This episode was written by pediatricians Tammy Yau and Lidia Park with content support from Adrienne Hong (family medicine). Pediatricians Tammy and Lidia take full responsibility for any errors or misinformation.Follow us on Twitter/X @Pediagogypod, Instagram/Threads @pediagogy, Bluesky @pediagogypodcast.bluesky.social, and connect with us at [email protected] points:Intrauterine devices and implants are the most effective contraceptives at preventing pregnancyNon-barrier contraceptives do not protect against sexually transmitted infectionsCombined progestin-estrogen contraceptives are contraindicated in those with migraines, severe hypertension, severe liver disease, sickle cell disease, lupus, history of thromboembolism or stroke, and other diseases that increase the risk for thrombosisEmergency contraception includes oral ulipristal, oral levonorgestrel, and IUDs and should be taken with 72-120 hours after unprotected sexual intercourse. Only oral levonorgestrel is available without a prescription. Source:Pediatrics July 2025: https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/156/1/e2025072218/202151/Contraceptive-Counseling-and-Methods-forPediatrics August 2020: https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/146/2/e2020007252/36888/Long-Acting-Reversible-Contraception-Specific?autologincheck=redirected Pediatrics August 2020: http://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2020-007237 ACOG 2025: https://www.acog.org/clinical/clinical-guidance/practice-bulletin/articles/2015/09/emergency-contraception