Case Series Open Access

Intrauterine Device Embedment Resulting in Its Fracture: A Case Series

Leah Delfinado , Imaan Ansari , Elliot M. Levine , Carlos M. Fernandez , Marie Cabiya

Purpose: As long-acting reversible contraceptive choices are becoming more popular among young women, proper informed consent over potential complications should be addressed when such decisions are made. A local case series was analyzed to consider the risk of intrauterine device (IUD) fracture. Materials and Methods: A retrospective review of provider experience with the intrauterine device over a seven-year period was undertaken, to specifically analyze the incidence of IUD embedment and fracture in the studied population.

Arch Obstet Gynecol, 2021, Volume 2, Issue 1, p1-4 | DOI: 10.33696/Gynaecology.2.009

Editorial Open Access

Racial/Ethnic Bias and Its Role in Severe Maternal Morbidity

Leah Delfinado , Elliot M. Levine , Carlos M. Fernandez

Racial and ethnic health disparities have been identified by many information sources in recent years, and a specific example of this is severe maternal morbidity and mortality, which includes mortality from postpartum hemorrhage. It is this racial/ethnic health disparity that has been highlighted in news reports that should be of concern to all physicians and healthcare providers, recognizing that women of color have more than three times the risk of dying in childbirth than white women.

Arch Obstet Gynecol, 2023, Volume 4, Issue 1, p4-6 | DOI: 10.33696/Gynaecology.4.035