Vasectomy or tubal? a qualitative assessment of postpartum permanent contraception decision making by patients and ob-gyn physicians
We aimed to explore the ways in which vasectomy was addressed and considered in prenatal contraceptive counseling among patients desiring postpartum permanent contraception. (Source: Contraception)
Source: Contraception - October 10, 2023 Category: OBGYN Authors: S Mubarack, K White, BW Bullington, K Berg, E Miller, M Boozer, T Serna, JL Bailit, K Shah Arora Source Type: research

A randomized study of double- vs. single-dose etonogestrel implant for women with hiv on efavirenz-based antiretroviral therapy: the doublet study
We aimed to compare ovulation and etonogestrel (ENG) pharmacokinetics in participants receiving efavirenz (EFV)-based antiretroviral therapy (ART) randomized to one (Control group) or two (DoublET Group) 68 mg ENG implants at 120 and 144 weeks of combined use. (Source: Contraception)
Source: Contraception - October 10, 2023 Category: OBGYN Authors: CA Chappell, M Lamorde, S Nakalema, I Kyohairwe, P Byakika-Kibwika, LA Meyn, KK Scarsi Source Type: research

Does contraceptive method dissatisfaction differ by type of disability?
This study aims to assess if there are differences in reported contraceptive method dissatisfaction by type of disability. (Source: Contraception)
Source: Contraception - October 10, 2023 Category: OBGYN Authors: ZH Pleasure, LD Lindberg Source Type: research

Iud self-removal: a randomized controlled trial of a self-removal guide in clinical and non-clinical settings
Intrauterine device (IUD) users often encounter barriers to desired removal; self-removal may mitigate these obstacles. Our primary objective was to evaluate the effectiveness of our previously developed online IUD self-removal guide. Our secondary objectives were to evaluate acceptability of the guide, acceptability of the IUD self-removal process, and to compare rates of successful self-removal in clinical and non-clinical settings. (Source: Contraception)
Source: Contraception - October 10, 2023 Category: OBGYN Authors: KA Petrie, EE McCoy, LS Benson Source Type: research

Evaluation of health-related quality of life in the abortion care setting: a utility-score validation study
Utility preference scores are health-related quality of life measures quantifying disease burden on a scale where 0 represents death and 1 represents optimal health. They are widely used in cost-effectiveness research, but have not been validated in the abortion setting. We evaluated the validity of the EuroQol (EQ-5D-5L), the most commonly used utility system, for individuals undergoing first-trimester medication or procedural abortion. (Source: Contraception)
Source: Contraception - October 10, 2023 Category: OBGYN Authors: EV Gilmore, A McAllister, CA Schreiber, HS Harvie, LB Russell Source Type: research

Procedural outcomes comparing transcervical balloon with osmotic dilators prior to procedural abortion: a non-inferiority randomized trial
We aimed to compare the transcervical balloon and osmotic dilators for cervical preparation in second-trimester procedural abortions. (Source: Contraception)
Source: Contraception - October 10, 2023 Category: OBGYN Authors: SM Liu, A Henkel, P Meza, J Shorter, E Cahill, P Blumenthal, K Shaw Source Type: research

Comparing characteristics and outcomes of medication abortion at less than and greater than six weeks ’ gestation
We aimed to compare characteristics, outcomes, responses to medication abortion (MAB) follow-up questions, and frequency of unscheduled communications, visits, or interventions between MAB at (Source: Contraception)
Source: Contraception - October 10, 2023 Category: OBGYN Authors: D Dethier, ZJ Wong, T Ronquillo, R Soon, M Tschann Source Type: research

Accessibility of misoprostol at pharmacies in the state of oregon
The objectives of this study were to determine the availability of misoprostol in community pharmacies across Oregon and assess whether this varied by rural location. (Source: Contraception)
Source: Contraception - October 10, 2023 Category: OBGYN Authors: R Mnuk, K Schrote, M Rodriguez, U Doshi, B Garg Tags: POSTER ABSTRACTS Source Type: research

Acceptability of two no-test telehealth medication abortion regimens among patients in the us
We aimed to examine the acceptability of two no-test, direct-to-patient telehealth medication abortion models, focusing on patient experiences obtaining abortion care and connecting to the service. (Source: Contraception)
Source: Contraception - October 10, 2023 Category: OBGYN Authors: DM Johnson, T Thompson, L Fix, I Jastaniah, MS Grant Source Type: research

Why us men have abortions: quantitative and qualitative perspectives from urban family planning clinics
We quantified and characterized men ’s reasons for abortion and decision concordance with their female partner, examining their link to decision satisfaction. (Source: Contraception)
Source: Contraception - October 10, 2023 Category: OBGYN Authors: JM Heath, BT Nguyen Source Type: research

The effect of the u.s. supreme court dobbs decision on ob-gyn graduating residents ’ practice plans: a cross-sectional survey
We aimed to determine the effect of the Dobbs v Jackson Women ’s Health Organization decision on graduating obstetrician gynecologists (Ob-Gyn) residents’ practice plans. (Source: Contraception)
Source: Contraception - October 10, 2023 Category: OBGYN Authors: AL Woodcock, G Carter, J Baayd, DK Turok, J Turk, J Sanders, M Pangasa, L Gawron, J Kaiser Source Type: research

Trends in female and male permanent contraception in utah (2010 –2022)
We aimed to examine trends in permanent contraception utilization at a large academic hospital in Utah, including a sub-analysis of trends before and after the Dobbs v Jackson Women ’s Health Organization decision (June 2022). (Source: Contraception)
Source: Contraception - October 10, 2023 Category: OBGYN Authors: AL Woodcock, M Pangasa, J Schardein, DK Turok, J Sanders Source Type: research

Putting the power in patients ’ hands: a comparison of person-centered abortion care between no-test telemedicine abortion and clinic-based medication abortion
The delivery of medication abortion via telehealth has increased substantially since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. To examine women ’s experience of abortion care, we evaluated the differences between no-test telemedicine abortion (NTTA) and clinic-based medical abortion (CBMA) using a validated person-centered abortion care (PAC) scale at a single academic center. (Source: Contraception)
Source: Contraception - October 10, 2023 Category: OBGYN Authors: R Patil, J Gipson, B Soun, M Kao Nakphong, M Sudhinaraset Source Type: research

Abortion care preferences and trade-offs when traveling out of state for facility-based services
We aimed to examine Texans ’ preferences for out-of-state abortion care and quantify the trade-offs they would make when choosing between out-of-state facilities following a 2022 abortion ban. (Source: Contraception)
Source: Contraception - October 10, 2023 Category: OBGYN Authors: GM Sierra, K Lerma, G Alvarez Perez, G Aleman, A Beasley, K White Source Type: research

Farther from care, more pills shipped: county-level association of number of abortion medication shipments through online abortion service and distance to nearest abortion facility, 2020 –2022
We aimed to evaluate the association between Aid Access medication abortion shipments and distance to nearest brick-and-mortar abortion facility at the county level. (Source: Contraception)
Source: Contraception - October 10, 2023 Category: OBGYN Authors: AE Fiastro, EK Thayer, R Gomperts, C Myers, EM Godfrey Source Type: research