Eleanor Drey, MD, EdM

Associate Professor, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences

Dr. Drey is the medical director of the Women's Options Center of San Francisco General Hospital. 

 

Areas of interest:

  • Risk factors associated with delayed presentation for abortion
  • Safety and clinical effects of pre-abortion induced fetal demise
  • Cervical dilation techniques before surgical abortion
  • Post-abortion contraception, including insertion of intrauterine contraceptive devices

 

Education:

  • Harvard Medical School, Medical Doctorate 
  • University of California, San Francisco, Obstetrics and Gynecology residency and a Clinical and Research Fellowship in Family Planning 

 

Publications: 
  1. Offering routine trichomonas vaginalis testing to patients presenting for abortion at an urban hospital-based clinic. Contraception. 2021 Jun; 103(6):423-425. Cheeks ML, Schwartz R, Oleson EC, Cohen S, Drey EA, Seidman D. PMID: 33539801.
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  2. A randomized controlled trial of methylergonovine prophylaxis after dilation and evacuation abortion. Contraception. 2021 02; 103(2):116-120. Kerns JL, Pearlson G, Mengesha B, Harter K, Jackson RA, Drey EA. PMID: 33075332.
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  3. Homelessness, housing instability, and abortion outcomes at an urban abortion clinic in the United States. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2020 12; 223(6):892.e1-892.e12. Orlando MS, Vable AM, Holt K, Wingo E, Newmann S, Shapiro BJ, Borne D, Drey EA, Seidman D. PMID: 32640198.
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  4. Society of Family Planning clinical recommendations: Cervical preparation for dilation and evacuation at 20-24 weeks' gestation. Contraception. 2020 05; 101(5):286-292. Diedrich JT, Drey EA, Newmann SJ. PMID: 32007418.
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  5. Further improving the accuracy of fetal foot length to confirm gestational duration: Additional data. Contraception. 2020 01; 101(1):3-4. Drey EA, Kang Dufour MS. PMID: 31847955.
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  6. Safety of Deep Sedation Without Intubation for Second-Trimester Dilation and Evacuation. Obstet Gynecol. 2018 07; 132(1):171-178. Aksel S, Lang L, Steinauer JE, Drey EA, Lederle L, Sokoloff A, Carlisle AS. PMID: 29889744.
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  7. Estimated versus measured blood loss during dilation and evacuation: an observational study. Contraception. 2018 05; 97(5):451-455. Serapio ET, Pearlson GA, Drey EA, Kerns JL. PMID: 29410259.
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  8. Correlation of Prenatal Diagnosis and Pathology Findings Following Dilation and Evacuation for Fetal Anomalies. Arch Pathol Lab Med. 2017 Feb; 141(2):267-273. Boecking CA, Drey EA, Kerns JL, Finkbeiner WE. PMID: 27763778.
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  9. Influence of clinician referral on Nebraska women's decision-to-abortion time. Contraception. 2016 Mar; 93(3):236-43. French V, Anthony R, Souder C, Geistkemper C, Drey E, Steinauer J. PMID: 26593095.
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  10. Cervical Preparation Before Dilation and Evacuation Using Adjunctive Misoprostol or Mifepristone Compared With Overnight Osmotic Dilators Alone: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Obstet Gynecol. 2015 Sep; 126(3):599-609. Goldberg AB, Fortin JA, Drey EA, Dean G, Lichtenberg ES, Bednarek PH, Chen BA, Dutton C, McKetta S, Maurer R, Winikoff B, Fitzmaurice GM. PMID: 26196084.
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  11. Obesity as a Risk Factor for Complications After Second-Trimester Abortion by Dilation and Evacuation. Obstet Gynecol. 2015 Sep; 126(3):585-592. Lederle L, Steinauer JE, Montgomery A, Aksel S, Drey EA, Kerns JL. PMID: 26244536.
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  12. Choice of the levonorgestrel intrauterine device, etonogestrel implant or depot medroxyprogesterone acetate for contraception after aspiration abortion. Contraception. 2015 Dec; 92(6):553-9. Steinauer JE, Upadhyay UD, Sokoloff A, Harper CC, Diedrich JT, Drey EA. PMID: 26093190.
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  13. Induction of fetal demise before pregnancy termination: practices of family planning providers. Contraception. 2015 Sep; 92(3):241-5. Denny CC, Baron MB, Lederle L, Drey EA, Kerns JL. PMID: 25998938.
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  14. Reproductive and gynecologic health after uterine artery embolization for postabortion hemorrhage. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2015 Apr; 129(1):85-6. Rowen TS, Steinauer J, Drey EA, Light A, Conrad M, Kerns JL. PMID: 25497049.
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  15. Perspectives on anticipated quality-of-life and recommendations for neonatal intensive care: a survey of neonatal providers. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med. 2015 Aug; 28(12):1461-6. Salmeen K, Janvier A, Sayeed SA, Drey EA, Lantos J, Partridge JC. PMID: 25164615.
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  16. Ultrasound-guided instrumental removal of the retained placenta after vaginal delivery. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2014 Aug; 211(2):180.e1-3. Rosenstein MG, Vargas JE, Drey EA. PMID: 24732003.
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  17. Same-day synthetic osmotic dilators compared with overnight laminaria before abortion at 14-18 weeks of gestation: a randomized controlled trial. Obstet Gynecol. 2014 Feb; 123(2 Pt 1):271-278. Newmann SJ, Sokoloff A, Tharyil M, Illangasekare T, Steinauer JE, Drey EA. PMID: 24402587.
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  18. Delayed pregnancy testing and second-trimester abortion: can public health interventions assist with earlier detection of unintended pregnancy? Contraception. 2014 May; 89(5):400-6. Swanson M, Karasek D, Drey E, Foster DG. PMID: 24636226.
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  19. Buccal misoprostol plus laminaria for cervical preparation before dilation and evacuation at 21-23 weeks of gestation: a randomized controlled trial. Contraception. 2014 Apr; 89(4):307-13. Drey EA, Benson LS, Sokoloff A, Steinauer JE, Roy G, Jackson RA. PMID: 24560477.
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  20. Psychological distress and post-abortion contraceptive method effectiveness level chosen at an urban clinic. Contraception. 2013 Dec; 88(6):717-24. Steinberg JR, Tschann JM, Henderson JT, Drey EA, Steinauer JE, Harper CC. PMID: 24094755.
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  21. Immediate versus delayed initiation of the contraceptive patch after abortion: a randomized trial. Contraception. 2014 Jan; 89(1):42-7. Steinauer JE, Sokoloff A, Roberts EM, Drey EA, Dehlendorf CE, Prager SW. PMID: 24176251.
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  22. Safety of aspiration abortion performed by nurse practitioners, certified nurse midwives, and physician assistants under a California legal waiver. Am J Public Health. 2013 Mar; 103(3):454-61. Weitz TA, Taylor D, Desai S, Upadhyay UD, Waldman J, Battistelli MF, Drey EA. PMID: 23327244.
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  23. HIV voluntary counseling and testing at an abortion clinic: missed opportunities for diagnosis. Contraception. 2013 Jul; 88(1):147-52. Newmann SJ, Dufour MS, McFarland W, Oderman L, Kellogg T, Louie B, Drey EA. PMID: 23312935.
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  24. Women's questions after postabortion insertion of intrauterine contraception. Contraception. 2013 Sep; 88(3):396-400. Diedrich JT, Drey EA, Dehlendorf C, Steinauer JE. PMID: 23265979.
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  25. Copper intrauterine device for emergency contraception: clinical practice among contraceptive providers. Obstet Gynecol. 2012 Feb; 119(2 Pt 1):220-6. Harper CC, Speidel JJ, Drey EA, Trussell J, Blum M, Darney PD. PMID: 22270272.
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  26. Women's decision making regarding choice of second trimester termination method for pregnancy complications. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2012 Mar; 116(3):244-8. Kerns J, Vanjani R, Freedman L, Meckstroth K, Drey EA, Steinauer J. PMID: 22169044.
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  27. Effect of shared contraceptive experiences on IUD use at an urban abortion clinic. Contraception. 2012 Feb; 85(2):198-203. Benson LS, Perrucci A, Drey EA, Steinauer JE. PMID: 22067784.
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  28. Contraceptive usage patterns in North American medical students. Contraception. 2011 May; 83(5):459-65. Rowen TS, Smith JF, Eisenberg ML, Breyer BN, Drey EA, Shindel AW. PMID: 21477690.
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  29. Cervical preparation for second trimester dilation and evacuation. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2010 Aug 04; (8):CD007310. Newmann SJ, Dalve-Endres A, Diedrich JT, Steinauer JE, Meckstroth K, Drey EA. PMID: 20687085.
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  30. Preferences for decision-making about contraception and general health care among reproductive age women at an abortion clinic. Patient Educ Couns. 2010 Dec; 81(3):343-8. Dehlendorf C, Diedrich J, Drey E, Postone A, Steinauer J. PMID: 20650593.
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  31. Effect of prior cesarean delivery on risk of second-trimester surgical abortion complications. Obstet Gynecol. 2010 Apr; 115(4):760-764. Frick AC, Drey EA, Diedrich JT, Steinauer JE. PMID: 20308836.
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  32. Induction of fetal demise before abortion. Contraception. 2010 Jun; 81(6):462-73. Diedrich J, Drey E, Society of Family Planning . PMID: 20472112.
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  33. Early molar pregnancy: experience in a large abortion service. Contraception. 2010 Feb; 81(2):150-6. Paul M, Goodman S, Felix J, Lewis R, Hawkins M, Drey E. PMID: 20103454.
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  34. Resuscitation of likely nonviable newborns: would neonatology practices in California change if the Born-Alive Infants Protection Act were enforced? Pediatrics. 2009 Apr; 123(4):1088-94. Partridge JC, Sendowski MD, Drey EA, Martinez AM. PMID: 19336366.
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  35. Insertion of intrauterine contraceptives immediately following first- and second-trimester abortions. Contraception. 2009 May; 79(5):397-402. Drey EA, Reeves MF, Ogawa DD, Sokoloff A, Darney PD, Steinauer JE. PMID: 19341854.
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  36. Challenges in translating evidence to practice: the provision of intrauterine contraception. Obstet Gynecol. 2008 Jun; 111(6):1359-69. Harper CC, Blum M, de Bocanegra HT, Darney PD, Speidel JJ, Policar M, Drey EA. PMID: 18515520.
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  37. Uterine artery embolization in postabortion hemorrhage. Obstet Gynecol. 2008 Apr; 111(4):881-9. Steinauer JE, Diedrich JT, Wilson MW, Darney PD, Vargas JE, Drey EA. PMID: 18378747.
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  38. Clinical guidelines. Cervical preparation for surgical abortion from 20 to 24 weeks' gestation. Contraception. 2008 Apr; 77(4):308-14. Newmann S, Dalve-Endres A, Drey EA, Society of Family Planning . PMID: 18342657.
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  39. Predictors of delay in each step leading to an abortion. Contraception. 2008 Apr; 77(4):289-93. Foster DG, Jackson RA, Cosby K, Weitz TA, Darney PD, Drey EA. PMID: 18342653.
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  40. Risk factors for repeat elective abortion. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2007 Dec; 197(6):575.e1-6. Prager SW, Steinauer JE, Foster DG, Darney PD, Drey EA. PMID: 17904511.
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  41. Contraceptive intentions among adolescents after abortion. J Adolesc Health. 2006 Aug; 39(2):283-6. Truong HM, Kellogg T, McFarland W, Kang MS, Darney P, Drey EA. PMID: 16857542.
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  42. Risk factors associated with presenting for abortion in the second trimester. Obstet Gynecol. 2006 Jan; 107(1):128-35. Drey EA, Foster DG, Jackson RA, Lee SJ, Cardenas LH, Darney PD. PMID: 16394050.
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  43. HIV sentinel surveillance among women seeking elective pregnancy termination, San Francisco. Sex Transm Dis. 2005 Sep; 32(9):590-2. Drey EA, Darney PD, Louie B, Kellogg TA, Kang MS, Prabhu R, Whitaker AK, Chin J, Molina A, McFarland W. PMID: 16118609.
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  44. Fetal pain: a systematic multidisciplinary review of the evidence. JAMA. 2005 Aug 24; 294(8):947-54. Lee SJ, Ralston HJ, Drey EA, Partridge JC, Rosen MA. PMID: 16118385.
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  45. Misoprostol compared with laminaria before early second-trimester surgical abortion: a randomized trial. Obstet Gynecol. 2005 Aug; 106(2):234-41. Goldberg AB, Drey EA, Whitaker AK, Kang MS, Meckstroth KR, Darney PD. PMID: 16055570.
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  46. Abortion attitudes of pregnant women in prenatal care. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2005 Jun; 192(6):1939-45; discussion 1945-7. Learman LA, Drey EA, Gates EA, Kang MS, Washington AE, Kuppermann M. PMID: 15970856.
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  47. Obstetrics and gynecology resident satisfaction with an integrated, comprehensive abortion rotation. Obstet Gynecol. 2005 Jun; 105(6):1335-40. Steinauer J, Drey EA, Lewis R, Landy U, Learman LA. PMID: 15932826.
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  48. Improving the accuracy of fetal foot length to confirm gestational duration. Obstet Gynecol. 2005 Apr; 105(4):773-8. Drey EA, Kang MS, McFarland W, Darney PD. PMID: 15802404.
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  49. Recent developments in hormonal contraception. Rev Endocr Metab Disord. 2002 Sep; 3(3):257-65. Drey EA, Darney PD. PMID: 12215720.
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  50. Digoxin to facilitate late second-trimester abortion: a randomized, masked, placebo-controlled trial. Obstet Gynecol. 2001 Mar; 97(3):471-6. Jackson RA, Teplin VL, Drey EA, Thomas LJ, Darney PD. PMID: 11239659.
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  51. Safety of intra-amniotic digoxin administration before late second-trimester abortion by dilation and evacuation. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2000 May; 182(5):1063-6. Drey EA, Thomas LJ, Benowitz NL, Goldschlager N, Darney PD. PMID: 10819828.
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