Contraceptive Technology Update – November 1, 2024

Tubal Sterilizations Increased Post-Dobbs, Remain Higher in Abortion-Ban States

A new study on tubal sterilization found that, after an initial spike in tubal procedures nationwide immediately after the Dobbs decision that overturned Roe v. Wade, sterilization rates maintained a 3% monthly increase in states with abortion bans.

Up to 1 in 20 People Can Get Pregnant After Tubal Sterilization Procedure

Permanent contraception may not be as permanent as people think. New research shows the challenges physicians have when providing contraceptive counseling to patients who do not want to be pregnant now or in the future.

Medicaid Rules May Hinder Receiving Permanent Contraception Postpartum

People giving birth while receiving Medicaid have 56% lower odds of obtaining postpartum sterilization than people who gave birth while on private insurance, a new study shows.

Ohio Offers Case Study on How Abortion Laws Affect Providers and Patients

Since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, many states have changed their laws about abortion care — sometimes making three or more changes over the past couple of years. This has resulted in abortion providers and clinics having to make quick changes in policies and which patients they will accept.

The Factors Affecting How Women Access Reproductive Healthcare in Appalachia

Women living in small, rural communities tied together by religion and social traditions may have difficulty accessing their preferred contraception because of both social barriers and having fewer reproductive healthcare providers near their homes.

Providers Need to Know if Patients Are Receiving Ketamine Treatments

OB/GYNs and other reproductive healthcare providers need to find out during contraceptive and pregnancy counseling whether their patients are using or have plans to use ketamine, a drug that is becoming more common for use among psychiatric patients, new research says.