2024
A retrospective analysis of factors associated with deep contraceptive implant removals compared to superficial removals
Kendall P, Bresnitz W, Huang J, Sheeder J, Lazorwitz A. A retrospective analysis of factors associated with deep contraceptive implant removals compared to superficial removals. Contraception 2024, 137: 110486. PMID: 38754757, DOI: 10.1016/j.contraception.2024.110486.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchContraceptive implant removalLower body mass indexBody mass indexImplant removalSuperficial removalWeight gainAssociated with younger ageRetrospective cohort studyMann-Whitney U testMultivariate logistic regressionAssociated with increased oddsFactors associated with increased likelihoodHealth record reviewContraceptive implantsImplant exchangeFischer's exactElectronic health record reviewImplant useComparing patientsRetrospective analysisMass indexCohort studyPatient characteristicsRemoval groupInserting contraceptive implants
2022
Short-notice cancellations of laparoscopic permanent contraception
Masten M, Larrea N, Schultz C, Lazorwitz A. Short-notice cancellations of laparoscopic permanent contraception. Contraception 2022, 114: 49-53. PMID: 35545130, DOI: 10.1016/j.contraception.2022.04.013.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAcademic county hospitalSurgery cancellation ratesHigher cancellation rateCancellation ratePermanent contraceptionCounty HospitalContraceptive methodsAcademic tertiary care hospitalRetrospective cohort studyRetrospective chart reviewTertiary care hospitalPreferred contraceptive methodHealth care systemElectronic health recordsMost cancellationsChart reviewCohort studyCare hospitalSubsequent pregnancySurgery dateEffective contraceptionTubal sterilizationCommon reasonPatientsSurgeryConcordance of Desired and Administered Postpartum Contraceptives among Emergency and Full Scope Medicaid Patients
Wilson C, Lazorwitz A, Hyer J, Guiahi M. Concordance of Desired and Administered Postpartum Contraceptives among Emergency and Full Scope Medicaid Patients. Women's Health Issues 2022, 32: 343-351. PMID: 35272884, DOI: 10.1016/j.whi.2022.01.008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEmergency MedicaidWeeks postpartumPostpartum contraceptivesMethod of contraceptionHospital dischargeOutpatient clinicPostpartum contraceptionContraceptive preferencesMedicaid recipientsHistorical cohort studyPostpartum tubal ligationImmediate postpartum contraceptionSafety-net hospitalRate of concordanceElectronic health recordsHospital stayMost patientsPostpartum coursePostpartum dischargeCohort studyMean ageInsurance statusTubal ligationMedicaid patientsReversible contraception
2021
Etonogestrel contraceptive implant uptake and safety among solid organ transplant recipients
Lew J, Sheeder J, Lazorwitz A. Etonogestrel contraceptive implant uptake and safety among solid organ transplant recipients. Contraception 2021, 104: 556-560. PMID: 34147509, PMCID: PMC8502202, DOI: 10.1016/j.contraception.2021.06.007.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSolid organ transplant recipientsOrgan transplant recipientsReproductive-age womenEtonogestrel contraceptive implantContraceptive implant usersTransplant recipientsContraceptive implantsCommon transplant-related complicationPost-transplant infectionsSafe contraceptive optionTransplant-related outcomesRetrospective cohort studyTransplant-related complicationsGraft-related complicationsSide effect profileTertiary medical centerRisk of pregnancyImplant usersContraceptive implant useAdditional health risksPregnancy patternsCohort studyGraft complicationsGraft rejectionEffect profile