Association of body mass index on time to fetal expulsion for individuals undergoing medication abortion over 13 weeks gestational duration.

Objectives: This study aimed to examine the association of body mass index (BMI, kg/m) with time to fetal expulsion for individuals undergoing medication abortion over 13 weeks.

Study Design: This is a retrospective cohort study of singleton pregnancies undergoing medication abortion >13 weeks at a single academic medical center between 2020 and 2024. Our primary outcome was time to fetal expulsion.

Trends in interstate abortion travel to Oregon following the Dobbs court decision.

Objectives: This study describes how interstate travel for abortion to the state of Oregon changed following the Dobbs decision.

Study Design: We conducted a retrospective cohort study using vital statistics data from the Oregon Health Authority of all medical and surgical abortions between 2015 and 2023.

Results: Following the Dobbs decision, 14.

Differences between rural and urban residence in the detection and treatment of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.

Background: Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders are common, serious complications of pregnancy. Disparities exist by race and income in the prevalence and treatment of these conditions, and overall treatment rates remain low. Outside of pregnancy, a small body of literature suggests that rural residency may contribute to higher rates of depression for those who identify as women.

Impact of the Dobbs decision on abortion services from a large tertiary center in Oregon.

Objectives: Evaluate the impact of the Dobbs vs Jackson decision on abortion care at an academic center in Oregon, a state with no legal restrictions on abortion.

Study Design: Electronic health records from patients who received an abortion at Oregon's largest tertiary hospital were utilized to compare the years before and after Dobbs.

Results: Monthly average abortions increased from 57.