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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In 2006, the incidence of unintended pregnancy among rural-to-urban migrant women (RUMW) in Shanghai was reported as 12.8 per 100 women-years during the first year postpartum. Among permanent residents of Shanghai, that same rate was 3.8 per 100 women-years. An intervention study was designed to address the unmet need for family planning services among this underserved population of RUMW and reduce their high postpartum unintended pregnancy incidence. ⋯ The maternity setting at the time of early labor and prior to postpartum hospital discharge is a practical venue and an optimal time to provide contraception counseling and for postpartum women to initiate use of contraceptive methods. Supporting services during the first year postpartum are also essential to encourage women to continue contraceptive use and reduce the incidence of postpartum unintended pregnancy.