First successful artificial insemination of the endangered Louisiana pinesnake, Pituophis ruthveni.

The Louisiana pinesnake (Pituophis ruthveni) is considered one of the rarest snakes in North America and was federally listed under the Endangered Species Act in 2018. Captive breeding and reintroduction of zoo-bred hatchlings has been successful, however, limited founders in the captive population and the inability to bring new, wild genes into the captive colony presents a major concern for the conservation of this species. The use of artificial insemination (AI) was first applied to snakes in the 1980s but further development of the technique has since received little attention.

Factors Associated with Negative Patient Experiences with Essure Sterilization.

Study Objective: The objective of the study was to identify factors associated with negative patient experiences with Essure.

Design: This was a retrospective cohort study and follow-up survey.

Setting: The study was conducted in an academic setting.