Contraception
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Comparative Study
Probability of pregnancy after sterilization: a comparison of hysteroscopic versus laparoscopic sterilization.
To compare the expected probability of pregnancy after hysteroscopic versus laparoscopic sterilization based on available data using decision analysis. ⋯ Pregnancy probability at 1 year and over 10 years is expected to be higher in women having hysteroscopic as compared to laparoscopic sterilization.
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To investigate whether mental illness and substance use disorder (SUD) are associated with having a prescription contraceptive method among women veterans. ⋯ Women veterans with SUD are less likely to have prescription contraception compared to other women, which may increase their risk of unintended pregnancy.
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Long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) - the copper and levonorgestrel intrauterine devices (IUDs) and the single-rod implant - are safe and effective but account for a small proportion of contraceptive use by US women. This study examined obstetrician-gynecologists' knowledge, training, practice and beliefs regarding LARC methods. ⋯ This study shows that obstetrician-gynecologists generally offer IUDs, but fewer offer the single-rod contraceptive implant. Recent continuing education strongly predicted whether obstetrician-gynecologists inserted implants and was also associated with other practices that encourage LARC use.