FACT OR MYTH

A history of gonorrhea or chlamydia is a contraindication to an IUD MYTH

The vast majority of women are good candidates for LARC methods FACT

The EC pill is the same as the abortion pill MYTH

The non-hormonal copper IUD functions as emergency contraception if inserted within 5 days of unprotected intercourse FACT

The risk of perforation of the uterus is 10 per 1,000 IUC placements MYTH

The contraceptive implant causes vaginal bleeding changes in a large portion of women FACT

The contraceptive implant causes increased vaginal bleeding changes in a large portion of women MYTH

It is better to use two condoms to be extra safe MYTH

Effectively helping a new LARC user manage side effects may contribute to higher continuation and satisfaction rates FACT

Combined hormonal contraceptives can be used while breastfeeding MYTH

There is little a clinician can do to help a patient manage irregular bleeding other than remove the device MYTH

LGBT teens are twice an likely than their heterosexual counterparts to experience unintended pregnancy FACT