September 30, 2011

Introducing the Contraceptive Educator Kit from Total Access Group

We've been getting alot of inquiries from folks we meet at conferences about educator kits.  The Cooperative Purchasing Program has partnered with Total Access Group to provide these valuable educator kits to our members.  And now, they have the new and improved Contraceptive Educator Kit available for the great price of $129.00, which includes an array of contraceptives and demonstration models.

                                                      Contraceptive Educator Kit

 

Total Access Group has the original  basic Educator Kit and the Contraceptive Educator Kit available for purchase.  To place your order, please contact Total Access Group at (800) 320-3716, and be sure to mention that you're a member of the Cooperative Purchasing Program.

For more information on the different types of Educator Kits Total Access carries, please click HERE to watch the video.

 

 

September 30, 2011 in Condoms , Conference , Contraception , Contraceptives , Cycle Beads , Educational , Total Access Group , Travel , Vendors | Permalink | TrackBack (0)

June 03, 2009

Review of Studies of IUD Use in Adolescents Finds Favorable Results, Limited Body of Research

Public Release Date: 28-May-2009

Summary of "Intrauterine Devices for Adolescents: a Systematic Review," Deans/Grimes, Contraception, June 2009.

Adolescent pregnancy persists as a "stubborn" public health problem in the U.S., with teenagers accounting for nearly 750,000 pregnancies annually, about 82% of which are unintended. Although adolescents have higher continuation rates with longer-acting contraceptive methods, the majority of them use oral contraceptives and condoms. Adolescents' compliance with shorter-acting methods is mediocre, and many could benefit from methods that are simpler to use and longer-lasting, according to the researchers.

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June 3, 2009 in Contraception , Contraceptives , Pharmaceuticals , Teen Pregnancy , Women’s Health | Permalink | TrackBack (0)

March 26, 2008

Study Examines Diaphragm Use, Acceptability for STI Prevention

Public Release Date: 20-March-2008

Abstract of "Evidence-Based Planning of a Randomized Controlled Trial on Diaphragm Use for Prevention of Sexually Transmitted Infections," Behets et al. Sexually Transmitted Diseases, March 2008.

Frieda Behets of the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill and colleagues examined whether commercial sex workers in Madagascar would accept and use a diaphragm to prevent sexually transmitted infections in an effort to determine potential obstacles in future research on the effectiveness of a diaphragm for use in STI prevention.

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March 26, 2008 in Barriers , Contraception , Contraceptives , Medical Access , Pharmaceutical Products , Women’s Health | Permalink | TrackBack (0)

February 13, 2008

Kroger Launches Discount Drug Program, Includes Generic Birth Control

Public Release Date: 7-February-2008

On Wednesday, the Cincinnati-based Kroger announced that it will begin selling 30-day supplies of more than 300 generic prescription drugs, including birth control pills, at significant discounts at participating pharmacies nationwide, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

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February 13, 2008 in Contraception , Contraceptives , News , Oral Contraceptives , Pharmaceutical Products , Women’s Health | Permalink | TrackBack (0)

January 16, 2008

FemCap's HIV Prevention Presentation

Alfred Shihata of FemCap gave a presentation at the HIV Prevention Conference in Atlana last month, and was kind enough to share it with us!

Click here to see the presentation!

January 16, 2008 in Barriers , Contraception , Contraceptives , Educational , Femcap , Pharmaceutical Products , Vendors , Women’s Health | Permalink | TrackBack (0)

July 31, 2007

Synova Launches Advertising Campaign for Today Sponge Contraceptive

Public Release Date: 31-July-2007
      
Synova Healthcare recently launched a new Web site and an advertising campaign to market the Today Sponge female contraceptive in the U.S., the New York Times reports (Levere, New York Times, 7/30).

The sponge, which is constructed of soft polyurethane foam and is inserted into the vagina for up to 24 hours, provides barrier protection and the spermicide nonoxynol-9 to prevent pregnancy. The device is 89% to 91% effective in preventing pregnancy but does not protect against sexually transmitted infections.

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July 31, 2007 in Barriers , Contraception , Contraceptives , News , Pharmaceuticals , Women’s Health | Permalink | TrackBack (0)

May 10, 2007

ACOG: Plan B Availability Varies from State to State

Public Release Date: 9-May-2007

SAN DIEGO -- Those who battled the FDA for non-prescription status of Plan B (levonorgestrel) apparently won only half the struggle. Prescription or not, Plan B can be hard to get.

A survey of Plan B availability in three major cities found that state laws can override the ease of access to the emergency contraception agent, whether by prescription or "under-the-counter" sales.

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May 10, 2007 in Contraception , Contraceptives , Health Care , Medical Access , News , Oral Contraceptives , Pharmaceuticals , Public Policy , Women’s Health | Permalink | TrackBack (0)