Exploring the contraception options that exist for you with sickle cell disease could feel like a daunting task. You want to know what options will not increase your stroke risk while preventing pregnancy or even calming cramps and menstruation complications. On October 17th, we’ll be joined by Dr. Maayan Leroy-Melamed, M.D, MPH, FAAP, and Dr. Andrea Roe M.D, MPH, in our critical conversation series to demystify how contraception works and explore options beyond the popular depo shot. Dr. Maayan focuses on areas that are particularly critical for teenagers, such as menstrual disorders, gynecological and reproductive health issues, etc. We kick off at 7 PM EST. We are excited for you to join us! This event is centered around six core objectives: Define Reproductive Justice and its applications around people with sickle cell, recognize barriers to reproductive choices in sickle cell disease diagnosis, referral pathways for prenatal and contraceptives, assess common contraindications and side effects of specific contraceptive options, Weigh risks and benefits of injectable contraception (depot medroxyprogesterone acetate) in the context of sickle cell disease Applications of the best contraceptive options in consideration of sickle cellWe ask that everyone attending virtually to please register with us in Streamyard so that we may continue to provide you all with the best viewing experience possible. The link to the Streamyard webinar can be found here: https://streamyard.com/watch/hKhXBqVD6KaP
