For patients of reproductive potential physicians should initiate conversations about contraception, paper suggests

A new Annals “In the Clinic” provides a detailed summary of contraceptive methods and presents evidence-based discussion points that physicians can use to initiate a dialog with their patients of reproductive potential. The timing of this release is crucial as pregnancy-associated mortality is on the rise, abortion access is decreasing, and the mini pill has just been approved for over-the-counter use in the United States. The “In the Clinic” feature is published in Annals of Internal Medicine.