Episode 8.10: Birth Control Counseling, MOC Article Highlights, and Feminine Forever

In this episode, we discuss four tips for effective birth control counseling. By dissecting communication techniques, we highlight how striking a balance between relational and task-oriented approaches can maximize patient interactions and ensure comprehensive, evidence-based care regarding birth control choices.

Then we delve into several studies from the recent ABOG MOC cycle that we found interesting or curious and point out several informative nuggets.

Finally, we discuss the book "Feminine Forever" and its impact on estrogen replacement therapy perceptions. 

00:00:02 Communication Strategies for Birth Control Counseling

00:11:56 Effective Communication of Birth Control Risks

00:21:08 PAS After Myomectomy

00:23:03 Risk-Reducing Surgery Adherence Discussion

00:30:33 Issues With Modern Labor Curves

00:38:49 Stopping ASA Early

00:42:17 Prophylactic Slings

00:46:01 Clinical Updates on UTIs

00:51:34 Mental Health Guidelines and Other Articles

00:55:51 Feminine Forever

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