Purpose: To examine patient and hospital characteristics related to seasonal fluctuation in in vitro fertilization (IVF).
Methods: This retrospective cohort study examined 33,077 oocyte retrievals identified in the National Ambulatory Surgery Sample. Exposure assignment was monthly IVF encounters: low-volume months (<25%ile), mid-volume months (≥25/<75%ile), and high-volume months (>75%ile).
Objective: To describe rates of postpartum sterilization and indications for unfulfilled requests when Medicaid policy is not a limiting factor.
Study Design: We conducted a single-institution, retrospective review. Women who requested postpartum tubal ligation after vaginal delivery from August 2015 to March 2019 were studied.
Objective: To evaluate the association of increasing body mass index (BMI) on postpartum tubal ligation safety and estimate the rates of procedure complication.
Methods: We conducted a single-institution, retrospective review. Women undergoing postpartum permanent contraception after vaginal delivery from August 2015 to March 2019 were studied.