While previous studies provide interesting insights into baseline knowledge and attitudes towards the IUD, no research to date has examined factors leading to actual IUD initiation in adolescents. The role of the provider and peers in choice of IUDs is also not known. This study will attempt to examine actual predictors of IUD initiators in ...Read more >

Introduction: Over 100,000 bariatric procedures are performed yearly in the US. Women account for the majority of cases. Current clinical guidelines recommend women avoid pregnancy preoperatively and 12 to 18 months after surgery. This survey aimed to identify the family planning knowledge, attitudes, and practices of bariatric providers in the perioperative period. Methods: We conducted ...Read more >

We conducted a cross-sectional web-based survey of US abortion providers who insert dilators prior to second-trimester dilation and evacuation procedures.  Providers were contacted via electronic mail through relevant professional organizations and in person at national conferences during 2011.  Respondents (n=271) were mostly female (74%), and OBGyn physicians (76%), with a median age of 40 years, ...Read more >

Background: Immediate postabortal intrauterine device (IUD) insertion decreases rates of repeat abortions. However, only one third of high-volume, non-hospital abortion providers in the United States offer immediate postabortal IUD placement. Study Design: We conducted a cost analysis from a public payer perspective to evaluate the potential cost savings associated with a policy of immediate postabortal ...Read more >