2022
P077Pilot study on a novel, alternative subdermal scapular insertion site for the etonogestrel contraceptive implant
Clure C, Sheeder J, Lazorwitz A. P077Pilot study on a novel, alternative subdermal scapular insertion site for the etonogestrel contraceptive implant. Contraception 2022, 116: 91. DOI: 10.1016/j.contraception.2022.09.101.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchEtonogestrel contraceptive implantContraceptive implantsENG implantENG levelsSide effectsMedian pain scoreTime pointsReproductive-aged womenScapular insertionPain scoresSite painMedian ageMedian BMIImplant useInferior edgeInsertion siteWeek twoYears of useFirst weekPilot studyImplant usersPharmacokineticsImplantsFirst yearWeeks
2020
A pilot study on the effect of isotretinoin on serum etonogestrel concentrations in contraceptive implant users
Lazorwitz A, Seale R, Davis A, Guiahi M. A pilot study on the effect of isotretinoin on serum etonogestrel concentrations in contraceptive implant users. Contraception 2020, 102: 58-60. PMID: 32325076, PMCID: PMC7272275, DOI: 10.1016/j.contraception.2020.04.011.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSerum etonogestrel concentrationsContraceptive implant usersEtonogestrel concentrationsReproductive-age womenOvulatory suppressionContraceptive implantsImplant usersHealthy reproductive-age womenEffect of isotretinoinEtonogestrel contraceptive implantIsotretinoin therapyPharmacokinetic interactionsReliable contraceptionIsotretinoinSmall studyPilot studyPotent teratogenBaselineWomenSignificant changesAppropriate optionImplantsEtonogestrelPatientsPregnancy
2018
Ongoing Etonogestrel Contraceptive Implant Use Throughout Pregnancy
Lazorwitz A, Coleman-Minahan K, Teal S, Guiahi M. Ongoing Etonogestrel Contraceptive Implant Use Throughout Pregnancy. Journal Of Adolescent Health 2018, 63: 363-364. PMID: 30076014, DOI: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2018.03.021.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsContraceptive implantsPostpartum contraceptive methodAdverse pregnancy outcomesContraceptive implant useNeonatal outcomesPregnancy outcomesImplant exposureTeratogenic riskCase reportFavorable outcomeContraceptive methodsPharmacologic literatureClinical observationsImplant usePregnancyOutcomesImplantsNulligravidaEtonogestrelPatientsMore data