Intrauterine Device Initiation After Gonococcal and Chlamydial Infections: A Practice Workflow Initiative

How NPs can eliminate practice barriers to intrauterine device use

“…Many providers still have the misconception that a two-visit protocol to complete a full health assessment and perform and receive results for an STI screen is required before IUD insertion. However, this is not endorsed by leading professional organizations and is a missed opportunity to provide effective contraception 22,31. Same-day IUD insertion is not only cost-conscious, but also increases uptake rates, saves patients from additional office visits, and ultimately improves patient care 22…”

“…However, this is not endorsed by leading professional organizations and is a missed opportunity to provide effective contraception. 22,31 Same-day IUD insertion is not only cost-conscious, but also increases uptake rates, saves patients from additional offi ce visits, and ultimately improves patient care. 22…”