August 2007

Editorial Board
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Table of Contents
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Editorial

Protecting confidentiality to safeguard adolescents' health: finding common ground
• Scott J. Spear,
• Abigail English
Published online: June 25, 2007
p73-76

Original Research Articles

Factors affecting women's selection of a combined hormonal contraceptive method: the TEAM-06 Spanish cross-sectional study
• I��aki Lete,
• Jose Luis Doval,
• Ezequiel P��rez-Campos,
• ...
• Mar��a Teresa Mart��nez,
• Nicol��s Mendoza,
• Javier Robledo
Published online: June 25, 2007
p77-83

Switching hormonal contraceptives to a chlormadinone acetate-containing oral contraceptive. The Contraceptive Switch Study
• Georg Schramm,
• Birgit Heckes
Published online: June 13, 2007
p84-90
Predictors of oligoamenorrhea at 1-year follow-up in premenopausal women using a levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system
• Eric T. de Jonge,
• Refika Yigit,
• Geert Molenberghs,
• Dany Straetmans,
• Willem Ombelet
Published online: June 25, 2007
p91-95

Can mifepristone medication abortion be successfully integrated into medical practices that do not offer surgical abortion?
• Lawrence Leeman,
• Sheemain Asaria,
• Eve Espey,
• Joseph Ogburn,
• Sarah Gopman,
• Stephanie Barnett
Published online: June 18, 2007
p96-100
Accuracy of a semi-quantitative urine pregnancy test compared to serum beta-hCG measurement: a possible screening tool for ongoing pregnancy after medication abortion
• Daniel Grossman,
• Karla Berdichevsky,
• Fernando Larrea,
• Jorge Beltran
Published online: June 18, 2007
p101-104

Pregnancy among sex workers participating in a condom intervention trial highlights the need for dual protection
• Paul J. Feldblum,
• Marlina D. Nasution,
• Theresa H. Hoke,
• ...
• Rebecca Gmach,
• Emelita L. Wong,
• Frieda Behets
Published online: June 25, 2007
p105-110

Effect of a single vaginal administration of levonorgestrel in Carraguard�� gel on the ovulatory process: a potential candidate for ���dual protection��� emergency contraception
• Vivian Brache,
• Horacio Croxatto,
• Regine Sitruk-Ware,
• ...
• Pekka Lahteenmaki,
• Francisco Alvarez,
• Anibal Faundes
Published online: June 14, 2007
p111-116

Safety, tolerance and acceptability of the Invisible Condom�� and its vaginal applicator in healthy women and their male sexual partners
• Sylvie Trottier,
• Rabeea F. Omar,
• Andr�� D��sormeaux,
• ...
• Edith Guilbert,
• Beno��t M��sse,
• Michel G. Bergeron
Published online: June 25, 2007
p117-125
Delivery of microbicides to the vagina: difficulties reported with the use of three devices, adherence to use and preferences
• Ellen Hardy,
• Eliana M. Hebling,
• Maria H. Sousa,
• Anecy F. Almeida,
• Eliana Amaral
Published online: June 25, 2007
p126-131

Development of vaginal rings for sustained release of nonhormonal contraceptives and anti-HIV agents
• Young A Han,
• Mukul Singh,
• Brij B. Saxena
Published online: June 25, 2007
p132-138

Clinical Guidelines

Cervical dilation before first-trimester surgical abortion (<14 weeks' gestation)
Published online: July 11, 2007
p139-156

Abstracts

Reproductive Health 2007 Scientific Abstracts Minneapolis, MN, September 26���29, 2007
• Mitchell D. Creinin
Published online: June 25, 2007
p157
The impact of altering the hormone free interval on bleeding patterns in users of a 91-day extended regimen oral contraceptive
• Andrew M. Kaunitz,
• Kathleen Z. Zeape,
• David Portman,
• Howard Hait
Published online: July 09, 2007
p157
An open-label, randomized, multi-center trial to evaluate continuation rates, side effects and acceptability of the contraceptive ring vs. the contraceptive patch in women previously using combined oral contraceptives
• Mitchell D. Creinin,
• Leslie Meyn
• the Paris study group
Published online: July 09, 2007
p157-158
Smoking and oral contraception continuation
• Kandice C. Jones,
• Carolyn Westhoff,
• Cristina Robilotto,
• Sharon Edwards,
• Stephen Heartwell,
• Mimi Zieman
Published online: July 09, 2007
p158
Self-screening for contraindications to oral contraceptive use: evidence for the safety of over-the-counter provision
• Daniel Grossman,
• Leticia Fernandez,
• Kristine Hopkins,
• Jon Amastae,
• Sandra Garcia,
• Joseph Potter
Published online: July 09, 2007
p158
Early molar pregnancy: experience in a large abortion service
• Maureen Paul,
• Juan Felix,
• Suzan Goodman,
• Rebekah Lewis,
• Mitchel Hawkins,
• Eleanor Drey
Published online: July 09, 2007
p158
Reproductive health realities and cyber (Mis) representations: a systematic review of residency program websites
• Angel M. Foster,
• Courtney B. Jackson,
• Sarah B. Martin
Published online: July 09, 2007
p159
Who opts for voluntary counseling and HIV testing when offered in an urban clinic?
• Sara Newmann,
• Mi-Suk Kang,
• Willi McFarland,
• Timothy A. Kellog,
• Philip Darney,
• Eleanor A. Drey
Published online: July 09, 2007
p159
A randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind study of mifepristone in mid-trimester termination of pregnancy
• Nathalie Kapp,
• Lynn Borgatta,
• Nilda Moreno,
• Phillip Stubblefield
Published online: July 09, 2007
p159
Randomized study of sublingual and oral misoprostol following mifepristone 200 mg for abortion up to 63 days' gestation in Moldova
• Sheila Raghavan,
• Rodica Comendant,
• Beverly Winikoff
Published online: July 09, 2007
p159-160
Knowledge and understanding of menses inhibition or reduction in women and physicians
• Kurt Barnhart,
• Cindy Karcewski,
• Amy Marren
Published online: July 09, 2007
p160
Unintended pregnancy and associated perinatal behaviors and outcomes
• Isabelle Horon,
• Diana Cheng
Published online: July 09, 2007
p160
The cost of inaction: the economic consequences of denying underinsured women post partum sterilization
• Maria Isabel Rodriguez,
• Jeffery T. Jensen,
• Alison B. Edelman,
• Neal Wallace
Published online: July 09, 2007
p160
Emergency contraception services for adolescents: a national survey of children's hospital emergency department directors
• Megan L. Kavanaugh,
• Melanie A. Gold
Published online: July 09, 2007
p160-161
Dispensing Plan B in London, Ontario, 1 year after Schedule II status
• Cathy Andrus,
• Debbie Penava,
• Andrea Chittle,
• Christina McDonald,
• Stephanie Scott,
• Suzanne Taylor,
• Graeme Whyte
Published online: July 09, 2007
p161
Women seeking emergency contraceptive pills via the Internet: a mixed methods study
• Justine Wu,
• Teresa Gipson,
• Nancy Chin,
• L.L. Wynn,
• Kelly Cleland,
• Coleen Morrison,
• James Trussell
Published online: July 09, 2007
p161
The potential of two non-vaginal routes of misoprostol administration following mifepristone for medical abortion up to 63 days gestation
• Ilana Dzuba,
• Thomas Britton,
• Mitchell D. Creinin,
• Alisa Goldberg,
• ...
• Michael Molaei,
• Linda Prine,
• Beverly Winikoff
Published online: July 09, 2007
p161-162
Ability of endometrial thickness following medical abortion to predict subsequent surgical Intervention
• Matthew F. Reeves,
• Michelle C. Fox,
• Mitchell D. Creinin
Published online: July 09, 2007
p162
Serum levels of doxycycline at the time of dilation and evacuation with two dosing regimens
• Matthew F. Reeves,
• Patricia L. Lohr,
• Jennifer L. Hayes,
• Bryna J. Harwood,
• Mitchell D. Creinin
Published online: July 09, 2007
p162
Accuracy of abdominal ultrasonography in determining gestational age and outcomes in early medical abortion
• Patricia A. Lohr,
• Matthew F. Reeves,
• Mitchell D. Creinin
Published online: July 09, 2007
p162
Medical abortion outcomes after a second-dose of misoprostol: is the presence of cardiac motion on follow-up ultrasonography predictive of failure?
• Anupa Kudva,
• Matthew F. Reeves,
• Mitchell D. Creinin
Published online: July 09, 2007
p162-163
Outcome of medical abortion through 63 days in women with prior cesarean section
• Beatrice A. Chen,
• Matthew F. Reeves,
• Mitchell D. Creinin
Published online: July 09, 2007
p163
Misoprostol for treatment of early pregnancy failure in women with prior uterine surgery
• Beatrice A. Chen,
• Matthew F. Reeves,
• Jerry M. Giles,
• Jun Zhang,
• Mitchell D. Creinin
Published online: July 09, 2007
p163
Predictors of pain and bleeding in medical abortion
• Heather L. Hohmann,
• Matthew F. Reeves,
• Mitchell D. Creinin
Published online: July 09, 2007
p163
Predictors of dilation and curettage after medical abortion through 63 days gestation
• Heather L. Hohmann,
• Matthew F. Reeves,
• Mitchell D. Creinin
Published online: July 09, 2007
p163-164
The provision of medical abortifacients by pharmacies in Morelos, Mexico
• Dilys M. Walker,
• Deborah Billings,
• Guadalupe Mainero,
• Ila Dayananda,
• Raffaela Schiavon
Published online: July 09, 2007
p164
Eliciting women's preferences in medical abortion treatment using willingness to pay
• Patricia A. Lohr,
• Matthew F. Reeves,
• Mitchell D. Creinin
Published online: July 09, 2007
p164
Misoprostol inhibits innate immune defenses against Clostridium sordellii in vitro
• David M. Aronoff,
• Nicole Coleman,
• Casey Lewis,
• Lisa H. Harris,
• Nicolas Flamand,
• Marc Peters-Golden
Published online: July 09, 2007
p164
Decreased waiting periods in a public pregnancy termination clinic
• Ashlesha A. Patel,
• Hemang Panchal,
• Rupesh Patel
Published online: July 09, 2007
p164-165
Overcoming barriers to offering abortion care in family medicine
• Ruth Lesnewski,
• Linda Prine,
• Lisa Maldonado
Published online: July 09, 2007
p165
Incarcerated women and abortion provision: a survey of services in correctional health facilities
• Carolyn Sufrin,
• Judy C. Chang,
• Mitchell D. Creinin
Published online: July 09, 2007
p165
African-American girls views and attitudes towards abortion
• Melissa Gilliam,
• Shawna Davis,
• Amy Berlin
Published online: July 09, 2007
p165
Emotional prophylaxis for abortion patients: a pilot study
• Lisa Littman,
• Christina Zarcadoolas,
• Adam Jacobs
Published online: July 09, 2007
p165-166
Sex selective abortions leading to skewed child sex ratio in an urban locality of East Delhi
• Somali Kumari Meena,
• S.K. Bhasin,
• Neeraj Kumar Gupta,
• N.K Saini
Published online: July 09, 2007
p166
Prevalence of chlamydia and gonorrhea in a public pregnancy termination clinic
• Ashlesha A. Patel,
• John H. Stroger Jr,
• Shahida Rashid,
• Hemang Panchal
Published online: July 09, 2007
p166