2015
Long-term utilization and continuation of intrauterine devices
Diedrich J, Madden T, Zhao Q, Peipert J. Long-term utilization and continuation of intrauterine devices. American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2015, 213: 822.e1-822.e6. PMID: 26409157, PMCID: PMC4679676, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2015.08.077.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsYears of ageCu-intrauterine devicesIntrauterine deviceLNG intrauterine deviceMonth continuation ratesProspective cohort studyCox proportional hazardsSubsequent contraceptive useCopper intrauterine deviceContraceptive CHOICE ProjectLess discontinuationMenstrual profileMonths continuationCohort studyHazard ratioPrimary outcomeMultivariable analysisPregnancy historyContinuation ratesContraceptive useIUD continuationDiscontinuationProportional hazardsSurvival analysisLevonorgestrel
2013
Characteristics Associated With Discontinuation of Long-Acting Reversible Contraception Within the First 6 Months of Use
Grunloh D, Casner T, Secura G, Peipert J, Madden T. Characteristics Associated With Discontinuation of Long-Acting Reversible Contraception Within the First 6 Months of Use. Obstetrics And Gynecology 2013, 122: 1214-1221. PMID: 24201685, PMCID: PMC4051392, DOI: 10.1097/01.aog.0000435452.86108.59.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLevonorgestrel intrauterine systemIntrauterine deviceEarly discontinuationCopper intrauterine deviceBaseline characteristicsIntrauterine systemReversible contraceptionFirst-line contraceptive optionRate of discontinuationLong-Acting Reversible ContraceptionLow socioeconomic statusContraceptive CHOICE ProjectMonths of useCohort studyDiscontinuation ratesContraceptive optionsUnintended pregnancyFrequent bleedingDiscontinuationIUD usersCost contraceptionCommon reasonYounger ageLogistic regressionTelephone interviews