- Postpartum Contraceptive Use Among Medicaid Beneficiaries Following Idaho's Abortion Ban. [Journal Article]Contraception. 2026 Aug 06; :111572. [Online ahead of print]C
- CONCLUSIONS: Idaho's abortion ban was associated with significant declines in most effective postpartum contraceptive use and visit attendance among Medicaid beneficiaries, suggesting abortion restrictions may have unintended consequences for postpartum care access.
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- Prenatal Incarceration Exposure and Postpartum Contraceptive Use: Findings from the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System. [Journal Article]Contraception. 2026 Aug 03; :111573. [Online ahead of print]C
- CONCLUSIONS: These findings demonstrate the need for coordinated efforts across medical, public health, and criminal justice systems to improve postpartum contraceptive support for individuals affected by incarceration.
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- Comparing the TCu380A and a small Nova-T copper IUD: secondary analysis of discontinuation probabilities, bleeding outcomes and satisfaction in nulliparous participants from a 3-year randomized trial. [Journal Article]Contraception. 2026 Jul 31; :111571. [Online ahead of print]C
- CONCLUSIONS: Over 3 years, nulliparous NTCu380-Mini users had lower expulsion and discontinuation rates for bleeding and pain, and they reported higher satisfaction than TCu380A users.
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- Fetal demise duration and bleeding outcomes at the time of dilation and evacuation. [Journal Article]Contraception. 2026 Jul 30; :111568. [Online ahead of print]C
- CONCLUSIONS: Estimated time from IUFD to D&E is not significantly associated with DIC or hemorrhage. We emphasize the safety of D&E for second trimester IUFDs, especially through the first four weeks of management.
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- Tubal Permanent Contraception on TikTok: Content Themes and Quality of Educational Videos. [Journal Article]Contraception. 2026 Jul 29; :111569. [Online ahead of print]C
- CONCLUSIONS: Healthcare providers (HCP) created higher quality and more understandable videos on permanent contraception, highlighting the importance of HCPs as a source of health information on social media.
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- Society of Family Planning Research Practice Support: Key considerations for contraceptive misinformation research. [Journal Article]Contraception. 2026 Jul 29; :111570. [Online ahead of print]C
- Access to information has been identified as a social determinant of health, influencing knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors that can shape health outcomes. Contraceptive information influences how individuals make decisions about accessing contraceptive care and method use, as well as broader reproductive health trajectories. The recent proliferation of contraceptive misinformation has led to in…
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- Contraceptive practices during monitoring for molar pregnancy: A mixed methods analysis. [Journal Article]Contraception. 2026 Jul 14; 163:111556. [Online ahead of print]C
- CONCLUSIONS: Despite guideline-based recommendations, more than one-fifth of patients did not use contraception during monitoring for molar pregnancy. Qualitative data demonstrate that method selection is uniquely shaped by the importance of beta-hCG monitoring and desire for expeditious return to fertility.
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- Crisis pregnancy center names in the United States, 2024. [Journal Article]Contraception. 2026 Jul 07; 163:111555. [Online ahead of print]C
- CONCLUSIONS: CPCs commonly used names that may misrepresent their licensure and agenda.
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- Findings from the choices about abortion CaRE options (CARE) study: A discrete-choice experiment. [Journal Article]Contraception. 2026 Jul 06; 163:111554. [Online ahead of print]C
- CONCLUSIONS: While out-of-pocket costs are a primary concern for some abortion seekers, a sizeable subset prioritizes expediency and privacy. Recognizing this preference heterogeneity may help abortion clinicians and support organizations deliver more patient-centered care.
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- Comparative effectiveness of 200 mcg versus 400 mcg misoprostol dosing for medication abortion from 24 to 27 weeks' gestation. [Journal Article]Contraception. 2026 Jul 04; 163:111553. [Online ahead of print]C
- CONCLUSIONS: Misoprostol 200 mcg versus 400 mcg every three hours buccal or vaginal for MAb from 24 to 27 weeks' gestation had overall similar outcomes. Although this single site retrospective study is underpowered to significantly differentiate between the two regimens, we observe that 200 mcg dosing may be associated with higher risk of complications. Larger studies are needed to clarify optimal misoprostol dosing for 24-27 week MAb.
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- Reasons patients decide to replace or extend their long-acting reversible contraceptive before the full duration of pregnancy prevention: A qualitative study. [Journal Article]Contraception. 2026 Jul 02; 163:111552. [Online ahead of print]C
- CONCLUSIONS: This study highlights the importance of communication improvements from health systems regarding the safety and efficacy of extended use of LARC which may allow patients to make more informed decisions regarding their duration of contraceptive use.
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- Awareness of abortion medications by mail options among abortion patients at 6 clinics: Findings from a pilot study. [Journal Article]Contraception. 2026 Jul 02; 163:111550. [Online ahead of print]C
- CONCLUSIONS: There is a continued need for campaigns to increase awareness of medication abortion by mail.
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- A phase 1, randomized, open-label, single-dose relative bioavailability study of upper arm injection of depot medroxyprogesterone acetate comparing pharmacokinetics and hormone indicators of ovulation with anterior thigh and abdomen injection. [Journal Article]Contraception. 2026 Jul 02; 163:111549. [Online ahead of print]C
- CONCLUSIONS: The results demonstrate that upper arm injection of DMPA-SC is safe and effective and could offer another option for administration of this contraceptive injection.
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- Associations between pharmacy type, neighborhood disadvantage, and availability and accessibility of an over-the-counter oral contraceptive pill in three Michigan counties. [Journal Article]Contraception. 2026 Jul 02; 163:111551. [Online ahead of print]C
- CONCLUSIONS: Where one lives and shops may affect access to OTC OCPs, with those in disadvantaged areas potentially subject to increased barriers.
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