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RESEARCH
TOPICS
Qualitative/Quantitative
Studies
Adolescent
Care Database
Both pediatricians and gynecologists have sought ways of addressing the
unique needs of adolescents. However, pediatricians receive inadequate
training in performing pelvic examinations and interviewing patients about
sensitive subjects. Alternatively, gynecologists often lack an appreciation
for the comprehensive preventive care needed by adolescent patients. We
are creating a database of clinical information routinely collected in
our adolescent care clinic with the goal of identifying health care needs
specific to the adolescent population.
Clinical
Studies
Acceptability
of NuvaRing® to College Women
For many women, college is a time of great change that affects one's social
and behavioral practices, including sexual behavior. The first part of
the NuvaRing® Acceptability study is an online survey, developed in
conjunction with the University of Illinois's Survey Research Laboratory,
which examines women's attitudes and beliefs regarding various methods
of birth control. The second part of the study is a comparison trial in
which the women are randomized to either the NuvaRing® vaginal contraceptive
ring or a low dose oral contraceptive. The women are followed for three
months to assess compliance, side effects, overall acceptability and intent
to continue use of the method. Ultimately, we would like college women
to be well informed about various methods of contraception available to
them and to choose the contraceptive method that best suits their lifestyle.
Laminaria
Tents in Second Trimester Medical Abortion
The aim of this research project is to compare the induction time of women
undergoing misoprostol second-trimester medical induction for fetal anomalies
with and without advance placement of intracervical laminaria tents. One
hundred women will be recruited in order to complete this study. Faster
induction time may help reduce hospitalization costs and anxiety in women
undergoing such procedures.
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