Jennifer Kerns, MD, MS, MPH
Associate Professor, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences
Director of Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinical Research, Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital
Dr. Kerns is a clinical researcher with a focus on patient decision-making in complicated pregnancies.
Areas of interest:
- Abortion for fetal anomalies and pregnancy complications
- Abortion safety
Education:
- University of California, San Francisco, Medical Doctorate and Fellowship in Family Planning
- University of California, Berkeley, Master's of Science and Master's in Public Health
- Columbia University, Residency Training
In the news:
- What is a 'fetal heartbeat'? As Louisiana passes latest anti-abortion law, doctors say term is a misnomer | Newsweek
- 'Heartbeat' bills get the science of fetal heartbeats all wrong | WIRED
- Embryos don't have hearts | The Cut
- Transgender patients face challenges in health care | San Francisco Chronicle
- Transgender men who become pregnant face social, health challenges | NPR
- Study: Yes, trans men can get pregnant despite testosterone, dysphoria | The Advocate
Publications:
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Contraceptive counseling for transgender and gender diverse people who were female sex assigned at birth. Contraception. 2020 Apr 15. Bonnington A, Dianat S, Kerns J, Hastings J, Hawkins M, De Haan G, Obedin-Maliver J. PMID: 32304766.
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Second-trimester abortion attitudes and practices among maternal-fetal medicine and family planning subspecialists. BMC Womens Health. 2020 02 03; 20(1):20. Kerns JL, Turk JK, Corbetta-Rastelli CM, Rosenstein MG, Caughey AB, Steinauer JE. PMID: 32013926.
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Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation and Hemorrhage After Dilation and Evacuation Abortion for Fetal Death. Obstet Gynecol. 2019 10; 134(4):708-713. Kerns JL, Ti A, Aksel S, Lederle L, Sokoloff A, Steinauer J. PMID: 31503145.
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How does Fetal Autopsy after Pregnancy Loss or Termination for Anomalies and other Complications Change Recurrence Risk? AJP Rep. 2019 Jan; 9(1):e30-e35. Cassidy A, Herrick C, Norton ME, Ursell PC, Vargas J, Kerns JL. PMID: 30783547.View in: PubMed Mentions:
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Miscarriage Treatment-Related Morbidities and Adverse Events in Hospitals, Ambulatory Surgery Centers, and Office-Based Settings. J Patient Saf. 2018 Dec 03. Roberts SCM, Beam N, Liu G, Upadhyay UD, Leslie DL, Ba D, Kerns JL. PMID: 30516583.
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Association of Facility Type With Procedural-Related Morbidities and Adverse Events Among Patients Undergoing Induced Abortions. JAMA. 2018 06 26; 319(24):2497-2506. Roberts SCM, Upadhyay UD, Liu G, Kerns JL, Ba D, Beam N, Leslie DL. PMID: 29946727.
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Decision satisfaction among women choosing a method of pregnancy termination in the setting of fetal anomalies and other pregnancy complications: A qualitative study. Patient Educ Couns. 2018 10; 101(10):1859-1864. Kerns JL, Light A, Dalton V, McNamara B, Steinauer J, Kuppermann M. PMID: 29980336.
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Effects of Legislation Regulating Abortion in Arizona. Womens Health Issues. 2018 Jul - Aug; 28(4):297-300. Williams SG, Roberts S, Kerns JL. PMID: 29631976.
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A qualitative study of digoxin injection before dilation and evacuation. Contraception. 2018 06; 97(6):515-519. McNamara B, Russo J, Chaiken S, Jacobson J, Kerns J. PMID: 29477630.
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Effect of counseling quality on anxiety, grief, and coping after second-trimester abortion for pregnancy complications. Contraception. 2018 06; 97(6):520-523. Kerns JL, Mengesha B, McNamara BC, Cassidy A, Pearlson G, Kuppermann M. PMID: 29477632.
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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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The Experience of Genetic Counselors Working with Patients Facing the Decision of Pregnancy Termination after 24Â Weeks Gestation. J Genet Couns. 2018 06; 27(3):626-634. Graziani RNA, Nemzer L, Kerns J. PMID: 28956221.
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Distance Traveled for an Abortion and Source of Care After Abortion. Obstet Gynecol. 2017 Aug 14. Upadhyay UD, Johns NE, Meckstroth KR, Kerns JL. PMID: 28816736.
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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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Obesity as a Risk Factor for Complications After Second-Trimester Abortion by Dilation and Evacuation. Obstet Gynecol. 2015 Sep; 126(3):585-92. Lederle L, Steinauer JE, Montgomery A, Aksel S, Drey EA, Kerns JL. PMID: 26244536.
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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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Grief after second-trimester termination for fetal anomaly: a qualitative study. Contraception. 2015 Mar; 91(3):234-9. Maguire M, Light A, Kuppermann M, Dalton VK, Steinauer JE, Kerns JL. PMID: 25499590.
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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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Transgender men who experienced pregnancy after female-to-male gender transitioning. Obstet Gynecol. 2014 Dec; 124(6):1120-7. Light AD, Obedin-Maliver J, Sevelius JM, Kerns JL. PMID: 25415163.
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Dilation and evacuation training in maternal-fetal medicine fellowships. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2014 Jun; 210(6):569.e1-5. Rosenstein MG, Turk JK, Caughey AB, Steinauer JE, Kerns JL. PMID: 24495668.
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Barriers to D&E practice among family planning subspecialists. Contraception. 2013 Oct; 88(4):561-7. Turk JK, Steinauer JE, Landy U, Kerns JL. PMID: 23746751.
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Maternal-fetal medicine subspecialists' provision of second-trimester termination services. Am J Perinatol. 2012 Oct; 29(9):709-16. Kerns JL, Steinauer JE, Rosenstein MG, Turk JK, Caughey AB, D'Alton M. PMID: 22639351.
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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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Managing chlamydia infections in young men: results from an audit of a public men's clinic in New York City. Int J STD AIDS. 2011 Oct; 22(10):581-4. Jones HE, Pressman EJ, Bell DL, Kerns JL, Lykes ST, Garth J, Westhoff CL. PMID: 21998179.
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Implementation of expedited partner therapy among women with chlamydia infection at an urban family planning clinic. Sex Transm Dis. 2011 Aug; 38(8):722-6. Kerns JL, Jones HE, Pressman EJ, Fratarelli LA, Garth J, Westhoff CL. PMID: 21844724.
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Characteristics of women who undergo second-trimester abortion in the setting of a fetal anomaly. Contraception. 2012 Jan; 85(1):63-8. Kerns JL, Swanson M, Pena S, Wu D, Shaffer BL, Tran SH, Steinauer JE. PMID: 22067803.
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Vaginal ring contraception. Contraception. 2011 Feb; 83(2):107-15. Kerns J, Darney P. PMID: 21237335.
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Oral contraceptives: side effects and depression in adolescent girls. Contraception. 2007 Apr; 75(4):299-304. O'Connell K, Davis AR, Kerns J. PMID: 17362710.
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Partner influence on early discontinuation of the pill in a predominantly Hispanic population. Perspect Sex Reprod Health. 2003 Nov-Dec; 35(6):256-60. Kerns J, Westhoff C, Morroni C, Murphy PA. PMID: 14744657.
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Bleeding patterns after immediate vs. conventional oral contraceptive initiation: a randomized, controlled trial. Fertil Steril. 2003 Feb; 79(2):322-9. Westhoff C, Morroni C, Kerns J, Murphy PA. PMID: 12568841.
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Quick start: novel oral contraceptive initiation method. Contraception. 2002 Sep; 66(3):141-5. Westhoff C, Kerns J, Morroni C, Cushman LF, Tiezzi L, Murphy PA. PMID: 12384200.