ArticleContraception2019
Medical conditions, pregnancy perspectives and contraceptive decision-making among young people: an exploratory, qualitative analysis.
Article in Contraception, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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- The help-seeking experiences of adolescents and youth with endometriosis: a systematic review and thematic synthesis.BMC women's health · 2026Pooled it
- "Walking into the unknown…" key challenges of pregnancy and early parenting with inflammatory arthritis: a systematic review and thematic synthesis of qualitative studies.Arthritis research & therapy · 2021Pooled it
- In Vitro Fertilization is Essential Healthcare for Patients With Rheumatic Disease.ACR open rheumatology · 2026Review
- Patient experiences of being advised by a healthcare professional to get pregnant to manage or treat endometriosis: a cross-sectional study.BMC women's health · 2023Article
- Participant experiences with a multipurpose vaginal ring for HIV and pregnancy prevention during a phase 1 clinical trial: learning from users to improve acceptability.Frontiers in reproductive health · 2023Article
- Reproductive health needs of adolescent and young adult women with pediatric rheumatic diseases.Pediatric rheumatology online journal · 2020Article
- lncRNA H19 acts as a ceRNA to regulate the expression of CTGF by targeting miR-19b in polycystic ovary syndrome.Brazilian journal of medical and biological research = Revista brasileira de pesquisas medicas e biologica · 2020Article
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Abstract
objectiveTo explore perspectives on family planning among young people who perceive they are infertile or will have difficulty carrying a pregnancy to term owing to medical conditions or procedures.
methodsThis exploratory analysis examined pregnancy plans and contraceptive behavior among 12 young adults with a diagnosed medical condition or who had undergone a medical procedure associated with impaired fertility, and who had discussed fertility with a healthcare provider. We utilized data from a larger study investigating prospective pregnancy intentions and plans among 50 young (ages 18-24) women and their male partners (n=100).
resultsMedical conditions included endometriosis, polycystic ovary syndrome, and lupus. For some, medical conditions/procedures led to use of no or less effective contraception; perceived risk for pregnancy was low, though seven participants had previously experienced pregnancies. Participants also described how medical conditions altered their timelines for pregnancy and overall desire for children; for example, one participant described continuing an unplanned pregnancy because she feared it would be her only chance to parent.
conclusionThis exploratory analysis suggests that among young people, medical issues perceived to affect fertility and pregnancy may influence pregnancy planning and contraceptive behavior. Young people may lack knowledge about fertility and the impact of a medical condition; thus it is critical that providers clarify the difference between anticipated difficulty conceiving and complete infertility. Tailored contraceptive care is needed for young adults with medical conditions that may affect fertility to ensure they have the necessary information to make informed family planning decisions. IMPLICATIONS: Medical conditions known to affect fertility may influence young people's family planning desires and behaviors. Understanding how young adults process information about medical conditions' impact on their fertility and change or make plans in response is important in order to best meet their family planning needs.
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