Preconception health remains critically under-addressed in routine primary care, despite clear professional guidelines emphasizing its integration. In a feasibility study at Emory Family Medicine Clinic, women aged 21–40 were invited to complete a digital risk assessment (FRAME™) followed by virtual counseling before their physician encounter. Results were striking: 96% engaged with the platform, 86% completed the assessment, and 71% had their preconception health directly discussed during the clinical visit.
Nearly 80% of women reported increased confidence in fertility discussions, and half admitted they would never have initiated the conversation without the digital tool. Both patients and physicians highlighted improved motivation for positive health behaviors, signaling a potential paradigm shift in how family medicine can operationalize preconception care. To explore whether…
