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Objectives: To determine the proportion of women undergoing multiple abortions within 1 year at an urban, public hospital and the association with desired contraception after the index abortion. Materials and Methods: We conducted a retrospective analysis of all women undergoing abortion up to 13 weeks and 6 days gestation at Stroger Hospital from June 1, 2012 to May 31, 2014. We examined the proportion of women with additional abortions up to 1 year after the index abortion and contraception desired at the index abortion. We also collected data about Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) and Neisseria gonorrhea (GC) infection in surgical abortion patients, to assess suitability for intrauterine device insertion immediately postabortion. Results: Of the 5,104 women with an abortion in the study period, 720 (14.1%) had at least one additional abortion within 1 year. Among women with multiple abortions, 153 (21.3%) selected Tier 1 contraception, 359 (49.8%) Tier 2, 103 (14.3%) Tier 3, and 105 (14.6%) were undecided or desired no method. The contraception desired at the index abortion did not differ significantly between women with and without subsequent abortions (p = 0.107). CT/GC coinfection and CT infection alone were associated with having multiple abortions over the 1-year period (p = 0.020 and p = 0.006). Conclusions: Among women presenting for abortion at an urban, public hospital, desired contraception did not differ significantly between women with multiple abortions versus one abortion within 1 year, but prevalence of CT/GC did. Women at high risk for multiple abortions may benefit from immediate postabortion IUD insertion to avoid unintended pregnancy, provided risk of infection is carefully evaluated. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

To determine follow-up rates for adolescent patients who underwent medical abortion compared with adult patients, identify patient factors associated with follow-up, and evaluate contraceptive choices at the time of follow-up. A retrospective cohort study of adolescent patients (ages 15-19 years) who underwent first-trimester medical abortions at John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County from 2014 through 2017. None. Rate of follow-up after medical abortion, demographic factors associated with higher follow-up rates, and contraceptive choices by adolescents at follow-up encounters. During the study period, 8111 medication abortions were performed in our clinic. Adolescents accounted for 446 of these patients (446/8111; 5.5%). Among adolescents, the follow-up rate was 231/446 (51.8%). We determined the follow-up rates among a random sample of patients ages 20-24 years (n = 494) and 25-39 years (n = 397) to be 213/494 (43.1%), and 161/397 (40.5%), respectively. African American adolescents were significantly less likely to follow-up compared with their Hispanic and white counterparts (relative risk, 0.76; 95% confidence interval, 0.66-0.89). Those enrolled in college were significantly more likely to follow-up compared with those who reported lower levels of education (relative risk, 1.4; 95% confidence interval, 1.0-1.9). Only 2.5% of adolescents reported ever using a tier 1 contraception option before presenting for an abortion and among those who did follow-up, only 18% chose a tier 1 option for ongoing pregnancy prevention. Approximately half of our adolescent study population is at risk for undetected failed medical abortion and subsequent unplanned pregnancy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

PURPOSE: Prioritization of cancer treatment initiation in women of reproductive age may underscore potential implications on reproductive health. This study describes a family planning quotient (FPQ) and reproductive life index (RepLI) tool designed to help providers to discuss effectively reproductive health with women with cancer. METHODS: We tailored the FPQ/RepLI tool for patients with cancer after development in the family planning setting and piloted it with 36 oncology patients referred to our family planning clinic. Each patient completed the FPQ/RepLI with a health educator or medical student and then met with a physician to create a reproductive life plan. A subsample evaluated the tool by rating satisfaction using a Likert scale. Summary statistics were calculated overall and by childbearing status. RESULTS: Of the 36 women, 22 did not desire additional children and received contraception. One third (n = 14) had not completed childbearing, four of whom continued with fertility preservation counseling. Women who desired childbearing were less likely to already have children (P =.02), and more than one half were using long-term contraception. All agreed that the FPQ/RepLI helped them to talk to their provider about their reproductive goals. Only 44.4% agreed that their oncologist knew how many children they desired, and 88.9% found the tool helpful and would use it for future tracking of their reproductive goals. CONCLUSION: The FPQ/RepLI is useful for assessing the reproductive health of young women with a new cancer diagnosis, understanding desires of future childbearing, and providing effective contraception. We recommend the incorporation of this tool into practice to better understand patients' reproductive needs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective: Access to comprehensive and culturally appropriate reproductive life planning is essential to women's health. Although many strategies and tools exist, few are designed for longitudinal use or provide visual aids. Our objective is to present the Family Planning Quotient (FPQ) and Reproductive Life Index (RepLI) (FPQ/RepLI) tool we created to facilitate the discussion of family planning and reproductive life goals between patients and providers and to provide a summary our evaluation of the tool. This tool was developed as a response to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's charge of developing a tool that could help facilitate reproductive life planning by giving the patient a better understanding of their reproductive goals and trajectory. Study design: This cross-sectional evaluation of our tool took place with patients and providers at an urban, public hospital in Chicago. Patients spoke with a health educator about their sexual, gynecological, and obstetric history to complete the FPQ/RepLI tool. Our primary objective was to measure the proportion of women who indicated the tool was helpful and that they would use it to track their reproductive goals. Main outcome measures: Patients and providers completed an evaluation survey rating their satisfaction with the tool. Survey responses were summarized using frequencies and percentages. Results: During the study, 790 patients completed the evaluation.. Most patients (n = 725, 91.9%) agreed that the tool was helpful and that they would use it to track their reproductive goals. Fifty-five (83.5%) providers agreed that there is a need for reproductive health tools in clinical practice. Conclusions: Most agreed that the tool helped the patient communicate goals, aided in educating about contraception, and facilitated the discussion and decision-making process about available contraceptives. The tool gives patients a resource for family and reproductive goal planning. Broad dissemination amongst other medical specialties beyond obstetrics and gynecology may make reproductive life planning accessible to more women. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]