OB/GYN Clinical Alert – December 1, 2024

HPV Vaccination Disparities Among Adult Women in the United States

A longitudinal, cross-sectional cohort study of 113,344 participants demonstrated that lack of health insurance, lack of stable employment, and lower income were significantly associated with decreased human papillomavirus vaccination uptake in women aged 18-47 years residing in the United States.

Are Deep Contraceptive Implant Removals Predictable?

In this retrospective cohort study of 747 patients undergoing contraceptive implant removal, lower body mass index at insertion, weight gain during use, and longer duration of use were risk factors for deep contraceptive implant removal procedures.

Immediate vs. Delayed Postpartum Long-Acting Reversible Contraception

Administering long-acting reversible contraceptives before hospital discharge reduced pregnancy risk and increased usage at six months, making it an effective option for postpartum contraception.

Eat Your Fruits and Veggies to Decrease HPV Infection

The authors of a study theorized that the increase in vitamin C and other immunological benefits of a regular diet including dark green vegetables and beans and fruits may reduce inflammation and enhance the immune system response, facilitating clearance of genital human papillomavirus.