Jenifer E Allsworth

..The purpose of this study was to determine whether the association between bacterial vaginosis (BV) and incident sexually transmitted infection (STI) varies with more extreme BV scores...

..This study examines the association between 5 viral STIs, human papilloma virus (HPV), HIV, herpes simplex viruses types 1 and 2 (HSV-1 and HSV-2), and Hepatitis C (HCV), and BV among women in the general US population...

..To investigate whether women aged 13-35 who were victims of interpersonal violence were more likely than nonvictims to experience incident sexually transmitted infections (STIs)...

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..We sought to estimate the association of stressful life events on menstrual function in incarcerated women...

..Our objective was to evaluate characteristics of women who tested positive for chlamydia, gonorrhea, or trichomoniasis, and their association with successful partner treatment...

..The study was conducted to determine whether perceived racial, economic and gender discrimination has an impact on contraception use and choice of method...

..The rate of unintended pregnancy in the United States is much higher than in other developed nations. Approximately half of unintended pregnancies are due to contraceptive failure, largely owing to inconsistent or incorrect use...

..Adolescent women have a high risk of unintended pregnancy. Currently, there are little data about their choice to initiate long-acting reversible contraception (LARC)...

..The objective of the study was to determine whether a transtheoretical model-tailored expert system intervention increases dual-method contraceptive use, compared with a nontailored educational intervention...

..To determine whether home-based screening for sexually transmitted infections results in a higher sexually transmitted infection screening rate compared with clinic-based screening in participants using long-acting reversible contraception...

..However, a significant proportion of couples in the United States fail to do so. Our objective was to determine the demographic and behavioral correlates of inconsistent and incorrect condom use among sexually active, condom-using women...

..We sought to better understand reasons for not obtaining desired contraception among women presenting for a pregnancy termination...

..Reproductive factors associated with nocturia and urinary urgency in women: a population-based study in Finland. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2008;199:153.e1-153.e12. The full discussion appears at www.AJOG.org, page e1...

..To introduce and promote the use of long-acting reversible methods of contraception (LARC; intrauterine contraceptives and subdermal implant) by removing financial and knowledge barriers...

..The purpose of this study was to estimate the association between epidural dosing and the risk of uterine rupture in women who attempt vaginal birth after cesarean delivery (VBAC)...

..The purpose of this study was to determine women's knowledge of contraceptive effectiveness...

..Our objective was to compare the incidence of BV in women using the IUD with women using combined oral contraceptives (COC), the contraceptive vaginal ring, and the contraceptive patch...

..Our objective was to determine whether the contraceptive method chosen is influenced by a recent history of induced abortion and access to immediate postabortion contraception...

..Patient characteristics associated with adherence to dual-method contraceptive use are not known...

..To examine demographic and behavioral characteristics in incarcerated women to determine which characteristics are associated with prevalent sexually transmitted infections (STIs)...

..The purpose of this analysis is to describe our recruitment strategies and to determine if targeted efforts to reach women at greatest risk for unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted infection (STI) were successful...

..To analyze a nationally representative sample of women for correlates of dual-contraceptive-method use...

..The objective of the study was to more precisely estimate the effect of maximum oxytocin dose on uterine rupture risk in patients attempting vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) by considering timing and duration of therapy...

..The aim of our study was to investigate knowledge and attitudes about IUC among obstetricians and gynecologists in the area of Saint Louis...

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..The purpose of this study was to determine whether contraceptive choice is influenced by social and reproductive characteristics in a cohort of high-risk women...

..The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether the association of bacterial vaginosis and incident STI is modified by race even after adjustment for sexual practices and other potential confounding variables...

..Article discussed: Tsai CS, Shepherd BE, Vermund SH. Does douching increase risk for sexually transmitted infections? A prospective study in high-risk adolescents. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2009;200:38.e1-38.e8...

..To estimate weather contraceptive failure rates among combined oral contraceptive pill (OCP), patch, and vaginal ring users was associated with increasing body mass index (BMI)...

..Anticipated pain with intrauterine device (IUD) insertion may be a barrier to widespread use. Our objective was to evaluate the efficacy of intracervical 2% lidocaine gel for pain relief with IUD insertion...

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..We examined prescription adherence rates by contraceptive method among women who used oral contraceptive pills (OCP), transdermal patch or vaginal ring...

..The purpose of this study was to evaluate the correlates of vaginal intercourse without barrier contraception (unprotected intercourse)...

..The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether oral naproxen or transdermal estradiol decreases bleeding and spotting in women who are initiating the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system...

..To determine whether fetal size differences exist between matched fertile and infertile women and among women with infertility achieving pregnancy through various treatment modalities...

..To estimate completion rate and acceptability of home screening for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) compared with clinic-based screening in a prospective cohort study...

..To survey knowledge and attitudes about intrauterine contraception among reproductive-aged women in the area of Saint Louis, Missouri...

..To estimate 12-month satisfaction and continuation rates of intrauterine device (IUD) and implant users enrolled in the Contraceptive CHOICE Project and compare these measures with women using the oral contraceptive pills (OCPs)...

..To estimate the prevalence and correlates of bacterial vaginosis among women between the ages of 14 and 49 years in the United States...

..Reproductive factors associated with nocturia and urinary urgency in women: a population-based study in Finland. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2008;199:153.e1-153.e12...

..We also describe participant characteristics and procedures used to assure patient safety and trial monitoring...

..Together, these data support a model of BV in which SIgA is subject to stepwise exodeglycosylation and enhanced proteolysis, likely compromising the ability of the reproductive mucosa to neutralize and eliminate pathogens...

..To investigate whether short or long interpregnancy interval is associated with uterine rupture and other major maternal morbidities in women who attempt vaginal birth after cesarean delivery (VBAC)...

..Evaluation of different add-back estradiol and progesterone treatments to gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist treatment in patients with premenstrual dysphoric disorder. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2009;201:139.e1-8...

..Article discussed: Tsai CS, Shepherd BE, Vermund SH. Does douching increase risk for sexually transmitted infections? A prospective study in high-risk adolescents. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2009;200:38.e1-38.e8...

..The purpose of this study was to test the hypothesis that paternal race influences the risk for preterm birth...

..We investigated the association of these SNPs with nodal metastases in early-stage cervical cancer...

..To estimate whether tampon users are more likely to select the contraceptive vaginal ring than combined oral contraceptive pills (OCPs)...

..Additional research to determine the most efficacious antibiotic regimen management strategy is needed...

..To evaluate the prevalence of racial and ethnic disparities of antidiabetic treatment among residents of long-term care facilities in five states...

..To investigate of the extent to which violence over the life course accelerates the onset of perimenopause, as measured by menstrual changes...

..To examine whether there is an association between early age at menarche and allostatic load-a measure of cumulative biologic risk-using data from the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES III)...

..Understanding behavioral intentions can be useful in explaining why individuals are physically inactive or active...

..Because circulating androgens decline with age, the use of androgen supplementation for women to improve health and well-being has been increasing...

..In a population-based sample we sought to investigate the health practices of breast cancer survivors and to compare rates of screening to women with no history of breast cancer...