Current Appointments & Affiliations
Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
·
2018 - Present
Obstetrics and Gynecology,
Clinical Science Departments
Recent Publications
Effect of contraceptive methods on the vaginal microbiome and host immune factors.
Journal Article Contraception · August 2025 OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to assess alterations in vaginal microbiota and immune markers over the first 3 months following initiation of copper intrauterine device (copper IUD), levonorgestrel (LNG) implant, and intramuscular depot medroxy ... Full text Link to item CiteContraceptive Efficacy and Comparative Side Effects of a Mini Copper Intrauterine Device.
Journal Article NEJM Evid · August 2025 BACKGROUND: Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are highly effective, yet acceptability and continuation differ by user and device characteristics. We evaluated the efficacy of the NTCu380 Mini, a 380-mm2 copper IUD available in Europe and Canada, and compared saf ... Full text Link to item CiteConsensus recommendations for measuring the impact of contraception on the menstrual cycle in contraceptive clinical trials.
Journal Article Contraception · June 2025 OBJECTIVE: We sought to develop consensus recommendations for measurement and analysis of data on contraceptive-induced menstrual changes (CIMCs) in contraceptive clinical trials. We built upon previous standardization efforts over the last 50 years and pr ... Full text Link to item CiteEducation, Training & Certifications
Duke University ·
1998
M.H.S.
Albany Medical College ·
1990
M.D.