Journal of women's health
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Journal of women's health · Apr 2022
Contraceptive Use Among Women in the United States Aged 18-44 Years with Selected Medical Contraindications to Estrogen.
Objective: Medical contraindications to estrogen limit women's contraceptive options. This study assessed the association between selected medical contraindications to estrogen on contraceptive use and examined whether contraindications serve as a barrier to the prevention of unintended pregnancy. Materials and Methods: We analyzed women aged 18-44 at risk of unintended pregnancy participating in the 2017 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System. ⋯ Women with potential contraindications to estrogen more frequently used permanent contraception (odds ratio [OR] vs. pill/patch/ring: 1.48 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.17-1.88) or no contraceptive method (OR vs. pill/patch/ring: 1.37 95% CI: 1.07-1.75) after adjustment for race, age, marital status, and income. Conclusions: Potential medical contraindications to estrogen are associated with permanent contraception and the use of no contraception. These results portray a complicated relationship but could suggest a lack of access to other contraceptive options.
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Journal of women's health · Apr 2022
Sex Differences in the Incidence and Risk of Ankle-Foot Complex Stress Fractures Among U.S. Military Personnel.
Background: The objective of this study was to evaluate sex differences in the incidence and risk of ankle-foot complex (AFC) stress fractures among U. S. military personnel, which could assist in developing management strategies as females assume a greater role in U. S. military operations. ⋯ Conclusions: Females in the U. S. military have a higher risk of AFC stress fractures than males. As integration of females into previously sex-restricted occupations continues, focused prevention efforts may be needed to reduce injury burden and maximize medical readiness.