Objective: We sought to examine rural/urban differences in postpartum contraceptive use, which are underexplored in the literature. Methods: We analyzed phase 5 (2004–2008) of the Michigan Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) survey. Using Rural–Urban Commuting Area codes and weighted multinomial logistic regression, we examined the association between self-reported postpartum contraceptive method and rural/urban residence ...Read more >

Background: Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are highly effective contraceptives that have been underutilized in the United States. The copper IUD is well-studied and extremely effective as emergency contraception, and the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) states that both the copper and hormonal IUDs may be initiated if a clinician can be reasonably certain that a ...Read more >

Objective: Prior qualitative research with women incarcerated at Rikers Island Jail asked women to anticipate their future contraceptive needs and pregnancy desires upon re-entering the community. We conduct this follow-up study to understand better the actual contraceptive needs and pregnancy desires experienced by women after incarceration. Study Design: We conducted semi-structured in-depth interviews in New ...Read more >

Background: Little is known about contraceptive counseling and practices among women with solid organ transplant. Objectives: To determine the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of transplant care providers regarding contraceptive methods; study contraceptive practices among women who have undergone solid organ transplantation and describe the use of LARC methods in a cohort of transplant recipients. Methods: ...Read more >

We plan to conduct a randomized controlled trial of an intervention consisting of watching 16 and Pregnant once a week for 4 weeks. Participants will be randomized to either the intervention arm, which will watch an approximately 45-minute episode of the show once a week for 4 weeks, or the control arm, which will not ...Read more >

Background: For women seeking abortion between 11 and 15 weeks of pregnancy, a drug called misoprostol is often used to help open the cervix (the opening between the vagina and uterus). This process takes about three hours. The abortion procedure is then performed. Misoprostol commonly causes side effects like vaginal bleeding, abdominal cramping, and diarrhea. ...Read more >

Objective: This qualitative study aims to 1) examine perspectives of Cambodian mothers and daughters regarding a mother’s role in educating her daughter about Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) and 2) identify preferences regarding communication. Study Design: This qualitative study used semi-structured focus groups conducted with unmatched Cambodian mothers and young women. Between November 2012 and ...Read more >

Objective: To investigate if a self-administered semi-quantitative urine pregnancy test (SQ-UPT) can reduce the number of in-person visits required to confirm complete abortion after very early surgical abortion. Study design: Women seeking abortion at 6 weeks or less were randomized to follow-up by either: initial serum human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) and serum hCG one week ...Read more >

Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are among the most effective forms of reversible contraception. Numerous studies demonstrate that IUDs are safe and effective for women who have never given birth. However, many women who have never given birth do not use IUDs because they fear that placement will be too painful. Some doctors also do not feel ...Read more >

Patients undergoing a second trimester surgical abortion procedure require cervical preparation prior to surgery to allow for a safer, more efficient procedure. Patient preference for medications in place of osmotic dilators as cervical preparation is well known. Optimization of the timing interval for medication use prior to second trimester procedures would follow patient preference, could ...Read more >