Access for all: Research at the National Abortion Federation ’s 47th Annual Meeting
It has been almost 2 years since the Dobbs v. Jackson Women ’s Health Organization decision was handed down resulting in sweeping abortion restrictions and bans in nearly half of the United States. However, the demand for abortion remains unchanged, and, despite restrictions, the number of abortions in the United States has remained steady [1]. Increased funding and support in states that remain friendly to abortion seekers, telemedicine abortion care, shield law provision, and increased public awareness about abortion access have all helped people get the care they need. (Source: Contraception)
Source: Contraception - April 29, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Alice Mark, Angel M. Foster, Gabriela Aguilar, Tiffany Hailstorks, Rachel K. Jones, Melissa Madera, Sarah W. Prager Source Type: research
Money and Place: Quantifying the types of obstacles associated with seeking an abortion after 10 weeks ’ gestation, 2019-2020
Identify factors associated with presenting for abortion after 10 weeks ’ gestation in a large, geographically diverse sample. (Source: Contraception)
Source: Contraception - April 25, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Jennifer Mackinnon Krems, Daniel Grossman, Katherine Ehrenreich, Lauren Ralph Tags: Original Research Article Source Type: research
Bibliometric assessment of three retracted papers related to the abortion pill (mifepristone)
Dear Contraception Editors, (Source: Contraception)
Source: Contraception - April 25, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Jaime A. Teixeira da Silva Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research
“That is when I understood everything”: Ideological trajectories of pro-choice female doctors in Mexico
We describe the ideological trajectories of self-identified pro-choice female Mexican doctors and the factors that made them become pro-choice. (Source: Contraception)
Source: Contraception - April 24, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Suzanne Veldhuis, Georgina S ánchez-Ramírez, Blair G. Darney Tags: Original Research Article Source Type: research
Use of serum evaluation of contraceptive and ovarian hormones to assess reduced risk of pregnancy among women presenting for emergency contraception in a multicenter clinical trial
To evaluate ovulation risk among women enrolling in an emergency contraception (EC) study by measuring contraceptive steroids and ovarian hormones. (Source: Contraception)
Source: Contraception - April 24, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Jeffrey T. Jensen, Alison Edelman, Carolyn L Westhoff, Coutney A. Schreiber, David F. Archer, Stephanie Teal, Michael Thomas, Jill Brown, Diana L Blithe Tags: Original Research Article Source Type: research
IUD expulsion risk by IUD frame type
Discussion, the authors comment that their 12-month IUD expulsion rates of 2.9% (95% CI 2.4-3.5%) and 2.4% (95% CI 2.1-2.7%) for Tatum-T and Nova-T frames, respectively, are lower than previously reported. The authors reference a 2007 Cochrane review [2], the 2005 package insert for ParaGard [3], and a 2022 report with 927 nulliparous participants [4]. (Source: Contraception)
Source: Contraception - April 23, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Mitchell D. Creinin Source Type: research
Emergency contraception for individuals weighing 80kg or greater: a randomized trial of 30 mg ulipristal acetate and 1.5 mg or 3.0 mg levonorgestrel
To compare the efficacy of oral emergency contraception (EC) regimens used within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse in individuals weighing>80 kg. (Source: Contraception)
Source: Contraception - April 23, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Alison Edelman, Jeffrey T Jensen, Jill Brown, Michael Thomas, David F. Archer, Courtney A. Schreiber, Stephanie Teal, Carolyn Westhoff, Clint Dart, Diana L. Blithe Source Type: research
"inserting the etonorgestrel implant into the thigh: a case report"
Traditionally, etonorgestrel implant is inserted on the inner surface of the non-dominant medial upper arm in women, over the triceps area. However, this case report aims to describe an alternative insertion site for etonorgestrel implant - the medial side of the thigh - in nephropathic patients with arteriovenous fistulas undergoing hemodialysis. (Source: Contraception)
Source: Contraception - April 21, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Elaine Cristina Fontes de Oliveira, Ana Luiza Lunardi Rocha Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Estimating the cost of Rh testing and prophylaxis in early pregnancy: A time-driven activity-based costing study
To estimate the cost of Rh testing and prophylaxis for first-trimester vaginal bleeding in the ambulatory setting. (Source: Contraception)
Source: Contraception - April 20, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Emma V. Gilmore, Louise B. Russell, Heidi S. Harvie, Courtney A. Schreiber Tags: Original Research Article Source Type: research
Permanent and Long-Acting Reversible Contraception volumes at a multi-hospital system in Ohio before and after Dobbs
Immediately following the Dobbs decision, Ohio prohibited abortion after detection of fetal cardiac activity. We aimed to characterize changes in uptake of long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) and permanent contraception following the abrupt enactment of restrictive abortion legislation. (Source: Contraception)
Source: Contraception - April 19, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Jameson A. Mitchell, Meng Yao, Rie Maeda, Justin R. Lappen, Ashley R. Brant Tags: Original Research Article Source Type: research
Medical management of early pregnancy loss with mifepristone and misoprostol in Emergency Departments compared to a Complex Family Planning office: implementation of a COVID-19 institutional policy change
To evaluate the implementation of mifepristone and misoprostol for medical management of early pregnancy loss (EPL) in emergency departments (EDs) by comparing efficacy, complication, and follow-up rates for patients treated in EDs to those in the Complex Family Planning (CFP) outpatient office. (Source: Contraception)
Source: Contraception - April 17, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Roselle R. Bleck, Antoinette A. Danvers, Anushri Nimbvikar, Elizabeth P. Gurney Tags: Original Research Article Source Type: research
An Assessment of Clinical Outcomes of Medication Abortion without Pretreatment Ultrasonography in Planned Parenthood, United States, 2020-2021
This study examines clinical outcomes of medication abortion (MAB) without pretreatment ultrasound evaluation at Planned Parenthood health centers in multiple states. (Source: Contraception)
Source: Contraception - April 17, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Hannah R Simons, Sarah Diemert, Rebecca Passman, Gillian Dean Source Type: research
Individual, partner, and community variables associated with method-specific contraceptive beliefs in urban and rural Kenya
This study examined quantitative differences in two health-related beliefs between pills, injectables and implants. (Source: Contraception)
Source: Contraception - April 17, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Caila Brander, Kathryn Risher, George Odwe, Yohannes Dibaba Wado, Francis Obare, John Cleland, Kazuyo Machiyama Source Type: research
Comparison of a Person-Centered Pregnancy Prevention Question and One Key Question ® to Assess Postpartum Contraceptive Needs
Pregnancy intention is widely used to screen for contraceptive needs, yet its relevance to postpartum individuals has not been demonstrated. (Source: Contraception)
Source: Contraception - April 16, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Jayme L. Congdon, Eric Vittinghoff, Christine Dehlendorf Tags: Brief Research Article Source Type: research
Abortion Attitudes Among Youth Before and After Abortion Ban in Poland
To compare attitudes toward abortion among youth before and after the Polish Constitutional Tribunal introduced abortion ban in October 2020. (Source: Contraception)
Source: Contraception - April 15, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Alicja Zawistowska Tags: Brief Research Article Source Type: research
