2020
An exploratory analysis on the influence of genetic variants on weight gain among etonogestrel contraceptive implant users
Lazorwitz A, Dindinger E, Harrison M, Aquilante C, Sheeder J, Teal S. An exploratory analysis on the influence of genetic variants on weight gain among etonogestrel contraceptive implant users. Contraception 2020, 102: 180-185. PMID: 32407811, PMCID: PMC7483263, DOI: 10.1016/j.contraception.2020.05.002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBody mass indexEtonogestrel contraceptive implant usersEstrogen receptor 1Contraceptive implant usersContraceptive implant useWeight gainImplant useWeight changeImplant insertionEnrollment body mass indexMedian body mass indexGenetic variantsReproductive-aged womenMedian weight changeImplant usersExogenous steroid hormonesEstrogen receptor 1 geneReceptor 1 genePhysiologic plausibilityEtonogestrel implantsMetabolic syndromeMedical recordsContraceptive counselingRetrospective analysisIndividualized counseling
2019
Relationship Between Etonogestrel Concentrations and Bleeding Patterns in Contraceptive Implant Users.
Lazorwitz A, Aquilante C, Dindinger E, Harrison M, Sheeder J, Teal S. Relationship Between Etonogestrel Concentrations and Bleeding Patterns in Contraceptive Implant Users. Obstetrics And Gynecology 2019, 134: 807-813. PMID: 31503152, PMCID: PMC6768730, DOI: 10.1097/aog.0000000000003452.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSerum etonogestrel concentrationsContraceptive implant usersEtonogestrel concentrationsOral contraceptive pillsRelated side effectsAbnormal bleedingSide effectsBleeding patternsContraceptive pillsContraceptive implantsBothersome bleedingImplant usersProspective cross-sectional studyReproductive-aged womenMultivariable logistic regressionHormonal contraceptive methodsCross-sectional studyDiscontinuation ratesEtonogestrel implantsPatient satisfactionPill prescriptionMedical recordsBleedingContraceptive methodsImplant use