Clinicians should strive for good interpersonal relationships with patients, and elicit patient
experiences and preferences to tailor their counseling to each individual's needs. Shared …

The literature on the reproductive health and healthcare of women Veterans has increased
dramatically, though there are important gaps. This article aims to synthesize recent …

Women of color experience marked disparities in fulfillment of desired postpartum
permanent contraception. While many attribute the disparity to the required Medicaid …

Background High rates of unplanned pregnancy and low rates of contraception use are
reported among women with sickle cell disease (SCD). Pregnancy in women with SCD is …

Background Hysterectomy is among the most common surgeries performed on US women.
For benign conditions, minimally invasive hysterectomy is recommended, whenever …

Objective Crisis hotlines are an important part of a public health approach to suicide
prevention. The Veterans Crisis Line (VCL) provides hotline services to Veterans. There is a …

Objective To determine contraception use among a cohort of reproductive‐age women
(ages 18–50 years) with rheumatic diseases. Methods We conducted a study of …

Purpose Contraceptive satisfaction may influence not only contraceptive use but also long-
term engagement in care. We investigated the extent to which adolescent and young …

Background A remarkable decline in fertility rates has been observed in many countries,
with a primary determinant being an increase in the use of contraceptives. However, the …

Introduction Concerns about safety and side effects from contraceptives are widespread and
related to reluctance to use them. Measuring these concerns is an essential component of …