July 14, 2026 · Contraception · DOI: 10.1016/j.contraception.2026.111556

Contraceptive practices during monitoring for molar pregnancy: A mixed methods analysis

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The authors aimed to investigate contraceptive practices and the factors influencing contraceptive decision-making during the post-molar beta-hCG monitoring period. Their mixed methods analysis revealed that over 21% of patients did not use contraception during this time, with significant variations in contraceptive methods based on demographic factors. Qualitative interviews highlighted key themes in decision-making, including the importance of monitoring and the desire for a quick return to fertility, indicating a need for enhanced contraceptive counseling in this population.

Sydney Mei Sheffield, Katherine C Fitch, Gloria Broadwater, Donna Niedzwiecki, Jill M Hagey, Brittany A Davidson

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