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Adverse Outcome Predictors in Pregnancies Complicated by SLE

A prior history of lupus nephritis, active systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) at conception, secondary antiphospholipid syndrome, and chronic hypertension are critical predictors of adverse pregnancy outcomes in women with SLE.

Twelve-Month Contraceptive Prescriptions: Do They Make a Difference?

In this national retrospective cohort study of patients on Medicaid, states with 12-month hormonal contraceptive supply policies increased their 12-month dispensing by only 4.39% compared to the pre-policy period. The majority of this increase was contributed by the state of California.

Individualizing Opioid Prescriptions After Cesarean Delivery

A multicenter, randomized controlled trial of 5,521 participants who underwent uncomplicated cesarean deliveries found that an individualized opioid prescription protocol (IOPP) with shared decision-making was noninferior to a fixed prescription regarding the proportion of participants experiencing moderate to severe pain one week post-discharge, while significantly reducing the number of opioid tablets prescribed at discharge (median of 14 tablets vs. 20 tablets, P < 0.001).

Three Steps Contraception Providers Can Take Now and After Jan. 20, 2025

Ahead of potential rollbacks in access to abortion care and contraception care through the next administration’s policies, there are some actions the reproductive health community can take now.

Potential Challenges Ahead for Reproductive Healthcare

One of the main challenges for reproductive healthcare providers is unpredictability. No one knows what kind of change will occur or when.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Doxy-PEP Could Be Prevention Strategy for Some Patients

Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) of doxycycline is recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for prevention of chlamydia, syphilis, and gonorrhea infections for men who have sex with men (MSM) and transgender women who have had a bacterial sexually transmitted infection (STI) within the past year, according to a new paper on doxycycline-PEP. But it also is a strategy that may work well for cisgender women who have a similar risk profile.