By Rachel Flink-Bochacki MD MPH, Lauren Thaxton MD MBA MSBS

In this issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America, guest editors Drs. Rachel Flink-Bochacki and Lauren Thaxton bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Updates in Family Planning. Top experts review best practices for common clinical issues in family planning, including abortion, contraception, early pregnancy care, and access to reproductive healthcare. Each article presents the latest evidence as well as implementation strategies, so that clinicians will be able to leverage knowledge to advocate for quality care within their practices.

Contains 15 relevant, practice-oriented topics including medication abortion: out of the clinic and into the mail; procedural abortion: setting, safety, and patient access; post-abortion care: considerations for medical and legal safety; optimizing pregnancy loss care through comprehensive practice models; emerging contraception options; physicians as advocates; and more

Provides in-depth clinical reviews on updates in family planning, offering actionable insights for clinical practice

Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews