Philip D. Darney, MD, MSc

Distinguished Professor, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences
Director Emeritus and Senior Scholar, Bixby Center for Global Reproductive Health
Former Chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology, San Francisco General Hospital

 

Dr. Darney is board-certified in preventive medicine and obstetrics and gynecology, and has served on the medical faculties at Harvard University, the Oregon Health Sciences University, and UCSF.  He is the author of 200 scientific papers, scholarly reviews, and book chapters on contraception and gynecology and three books on family planning. He has conducted clinical and acceptability trials of implant, injectable and oral contraceptives, contragestins and intrauterine devices. Under his direction, the Bixby Center has conducted investigations of contraceptives for The National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control, foundations, and pharmaceutical companies. Also under his leadership, the Center has trained gynecologists from all over the world in family planning technology and evaluated California's family planning program.

Over the past 25 years, Dr. Darney has served as scientific advisor and field evaluator to the American Public Health Association, Engender Health, Ipas, Family Health International, the U.S. Agency for International Development, Pathfinder International and the Centers for Disease Control. He has served as a visiting professor and consultant around the world including Australia, Bangladesh, Brazil, Chile, Columbia, Egypt, Guatemala, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, Tunisia, Ukraine, Viet Nam, Zambia and Zimbabwe, as well as several European countries. He is a reviewer for the Journal of the American Medical Association, the New England Journal of Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology and a dozen other periodicals. He has served on the Board of Directors of the Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Engender Health, and the Guttmacher Institute, as well as the editorial boards of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Contraception.
 

 

Areas of interest:

Clinical interests

  • Abortion
  • Contraception
  • Preventive medicine
  • International reproductive health

Research interests

  • Contraceptive development
  • Family planning program evaluation
  • Abortion technology, services and training
  • International collaboration

 

Honors and awards:

  • American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists' Historical Contribution to Obstetrics and Gynecology award, 2017
  • Physicians for Reproductive Health's William K. Rashbaum Award, 2017
  • UCSF Gold-Headed Cane Faculty Award for Exemplary Teaching and Patient Care, 2014
  • Planned Parenthood Federation of America Margaret Sanger award in recognition of outstanding contributions to reproductive health and rights, 2012
  • Society of Family Planning Lifetime Achievement award, 2011
  • National Abortion Federation Christopher Tietze Humanitarian award in honor of lifetime contributors in the area of abortion service, 2011
  • UCSF Chancellor’s Award for the Advancement of Women, 2010
  • Physicians for Reproductive Health Leadership award, 2009
  • Excellence in UCSF Medical Student Teaching award, 2008
  • Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences Residents' Outstanding Teaching Award, 2005 and 2007
  • Elected to the Institute of Medicine, 2004
  • American Public Health Association's Carl S. Schultz Award for major contributions to reproductive health, 2004
  • American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Award for an outstanding activity effectively furthering the objectives of the College, 2003
  • UCSF Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences Distinguished Service Award, 2002
  • UCSF Chancellor's Award for Public Service, 1999

 

Education:

  • University of California, Berkeley, Bachelor of Arts in experimental psychology
  • University of California, San Francisco, Doctor of Medicine
  • The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, Masters of Science in demography
  • Centers for Disease Control, residency in preventive medicine
  • Brigham and Women's Hospital, residency in obstetrics and gynecology 

 

Publications: 
  1. Archer DF, Merkatz RB, Bahamondes L, Westhoff CL, Darney P, Apter D, Jensen JT, Brache V, Nelson AL, Banks E, Bártfai G, Portman DJ, Plagianos M, Dart C, Kumar N, Creasy GW, Sitruk-Ware R, Blithe DL. Efficacy of the 1-year (13-cycle) segesterone acetate and ethinylestradiol contraceptive vaginal system: results of two multicentre, open-label, single-arm, phase 3 trials. Lancet Glob Health. 2019 Jun 20. PMID: 31231065.
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  2. Steinauer J, Darney P. Proposed changes to the Title X Family Planning Program. Lancet. 2018 08 04; 392(10145):e6. PMID: 30060997.
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  3. Rocca CH, Puri M, Shrestha P, Blum M, Maharjan D, Grossman D, Regmi K, Darney PD, Harper CC. Effectiveness and safety of early medication abortion provided in pharmacies by auxiliary nurse-midwives: A non-inferiority study in Nepal. PLoS One. 2018; 13(1):e0191174. PMID: 29351313.
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  4. Thiel de Bocanegra H, McKean A, Darney P, Saleeby E, Hulett D. Documentation of Contraception and Pregnancy Intention In Medicaid Managed Care. Health Serv Res Manag Epidemiol. 2018 Jan-Dec; 5:2333392817748870. PMID: 29376110.
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  5. Darney PD, Stuart GS, Thomas MA, Cwiak C, Olariu A, Creinin MD. Amenorrhea rates and predictors during 1 year of levonorgestrel 52 mg intrauterine system use. Contraception. 2018 03; 97(3):210-214. PMID: 29038072.
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  6. Parker EC, Kong K, Watts LA, Schwarz EB, Darney PD, Thiel de Bocanegra H. Visits to Registered Nurses: An Opportunity to Increase Contraceptive Access in California. Nurs Res. 2017 Jul/Aug; 66(4):286-294. PMID: 28604507.
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  7. Gibbs SE, Rocca CH, Bednarek P, Thompson KMJ, Darney PD, Harper CC. Long-Acting Reversible Contraception Counseling and Use for Older Adolescents and Nulliparous Women. J Adolesc Health. 2016 12; 59(6):703-709. PMID: 27665153.
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  8. Averbach SH, Seidman D, Steinauer J, Darney P. Re: Prior uterine evacuation of pregnancy as independent risk factor for preterm birth: a systematic review and metaanalysis. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2017 01; 216(1):87. PMID: 27596618.
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  9. Creinin MD, Kaunitz AM, Darney PD, Schwartz L, Hampton T, Gordon K, Rekers H. The US etonogestrel implant mandatory clinical training and active monitoring programs: 6-year experience. Contraception. 2017 Feb; 95(2):205-210. PMID: 27452317.
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  10. Thompson KM, Rocca CH, Kohn JE, Goodman S, Stern L, Blum M, Speidel JJ, Darney PD, Harper CC. Public Funding for Contraception, Provider Training, and Use of Highly Effective Contraceptives: A Cluster Randomized Trial. Am J Public Health. 2016 Mar; 106(3):541-6. PMID: 26794168.
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  11. Seidman D, Averbach S, Smith-McCune K, Darney P. Interpretation, communication, and mechanisms of associations between injectable contraception and HIV risk. Lancet HIV. 2015 Sep; 2(9):e365-6. PMID: 26423545.
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  12. Darney P, Creinin MD, Nichols M, Gilliam M, Westhoff CL. Tenth anniversary of the Society of Family Planning. Contraception. 2015 Oct; 92(4):279-81. PMID: 26272310.
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  13. Harper CC, Rocca CH, Thompson KM, Morfesis J, Goodman S, Darney PD, Westhoff CL, Speidel JJ. Reductions in pregnancy rates in the USA with long-acting reversible contraception: a cluster randomised trial. Lancet. 2015 Aug 08; 386(9993):562-8. PMID: 26091743.
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  14. Darney PD. New kinds of injustice for women? Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2015 Jun; 212(6):693-4. PMID: 26042955.
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  15. Laliberté F, Lefebvre P, Law A, Duh MS, Pocoski J, Lynen R, Darney P. Medicaid spending on contraceptive coverage and pregnancy-related care. Reprod Health. 2014 Mar 03; 11(1):20. PMID: 24581033; PMCID: PMC3946128.
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  16. Thiel de Bocanegra H, Cross Riedel J, Menz M, Darney PD, Brindis CD. Onsite provision of specialized contraceptive services: does Title X funding enhance access? J Womens Health (Larchmt). 2014 May; 23(5):428-33. PMID: 24405313; PMCID: PMC4011460.
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  17. Chabot MJ, Navarro S, Swann D, Darney P, Thiel de Bocanegra H. Association of access to publicly funded family planning services with adolescent birthrates in California counties. Am J Public Health. 2014 Feb; 104 Suppl 1:e1-6. PMID: 24354841; PMCID: PMC4011102.
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  18. Thiel de Bocanegra H, Chang R, Howell M, Darney P. Interpregnancy intervals: impact of postpartum contraceptive effectiveness and coverage. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2014 Apr; 210(4):311.e1-311.e8. PMID: 24334205.
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  19. Thiel de Bocanegra H, Chang R, Menz M, Howell M, Darney P. Postpartum contraception in publicly-funded programs and interpregnancy intervals. Obstet Gynecol. 2013 Aug; 122(2 Pt 1):296-303. PMID: 23969798.
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  20. Foster DG, Biggs MA, Malvin J, Bradsberry M, Darney P, Brindis CD. Cost-savings from the provision of specific contraceptive methods in 2009. Womens Health Issues. 2013 Jul-Aug; 23(4):e265-71. PMID: 23816157.
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  21. Lewis C, Darney P, Thiel de Bocanegra H. Intrauterine contraception: impact of provider training on participant knowledge and provision. Contraception. 2013 Aug; 88(2):226-31. PMID: 23845208.
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  22. Henderson JT, Puri M, Blum M, Harper CC, Rana A, Gurung G, Pradhan N, Regmi K, Malla K, Sharma S, Grossman D, Bajracharya L, Satyal I, Acharya S, Lamichhane P, Darney PD. Effects of abortion legalization in Nepal, 2001-2010. PLoS One. 2013; 8(5):e64775. PMID: 23741391; PMCID: PMC3669364.
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  23. Bitzer J, Amy JJ, Beerthuizen R, Birkhäuser M, Bombas T, Creinin M, Darney PD, Vicente LF, Gemzell-Danielsson K, Imthurn B, Jensen JT, Kaunitz AM, Kubba A, Lech MM, Mansour D, Merki G, Rabe T, Sedlecki K, Serfaty D, Seydoux J, Shulman LP, Sitruk-Ware R, Skouby SO, Szarewski A, Trussell J, Westhoff C. Statement on combined hormonal contraceptives containing third- or fourth-generation progestogens or cyproterone acetate, and the associated risk of thromboembolism. Eur J Contracept Reprod Health Care. 2013 Jun; 18(3):143-7. PMID: 23578274.
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  24. Bitzer J, Amy JJ, Beerthuizen R, Birkhäuser M, Bombas T, Creinin M, Darney PD, Vicente LF, Gemzell-Danielsson K, Imthurn B, Jensen JT, Kaunitz AM, Kubba A, Lech MM, Mansour D, Merki G, Rabe T, Sedlecki K, Serfaty D, Seydoux J, Shulman LP, Sitruk-Ware R, Skouby SO, Szarewski A, Trussell J, Westhoff C. Statement on combined hormonal contraceptives containing third- or fourth-generation progestogens or cyproterone acetate, and the associated risk of thromboembolism. J Fam Plann Reprod Health Care. 2013 Jul; 39(3):156-9. PMID: 23585363.
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  25. Landy U, Blodgett M, Darney P. Medical education and family planning: developing future leaders and improving global health. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2013 May; 121 Suppl 1:S25-8. PMID: 23497747.
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  26. Thompson KM, Raine TR, Foster DG, Speidel JJ, Darney PD, Brindis CD, Harper CC. Access to levonorgestrel emergency contraception: science versus federal politics. Womens Health (Lond). 2013 Mar; 9(2):139-43. PMID: 23477320.
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  27. Steinauer JE, Hawkins M, Turk JK, Darney P, Preskill F, Landy U. Opting out of abortion training: benefits of partial participation in a dedicated family planning rotation for ob-gyn residents. Contraception. 2013 Jan; 87(1):88-92. PMID: 23062522.
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  28. Harper CC, Henderson JT, Raine TR, Goodman S, Darney PD, Thompson KM, Dehlendorf C, Speidel JJ. Evidence-based IUD practice: family physicians and obstetrician-gynecologists. Fam Med. 2012 Oct; 44(9):637-45. PMID: 23027156; PMCID: PMC3745306.
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  29. Lessard LN, Karasek D, Ma S, Darney P, Deardorff J, Lahiff M, Grossman D, Foster DG. Contraceptive features preferred by women at high risk of unintended pregnancy. Perspect Sex Reprod Health. 2012 Sep; 44(3):194-200. PMID: 22958664.
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  30. Chow JM, de Bocanegra HT, Hulett D, Park HY, Darney P. Comparison of adherence to chlamydia screening guidelines among Title X providers and non-Title X providers in the California Family Planning, Access, Care, and Treatment Program. J Womens Health (Larchmt). 2012 Aug; 21(8):837-42. PMID: 22694761; PMCID: PMC3411333.
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  31. Park HY, Rodriguez MI, Hulett D, Darney PD, Thiel de Bocanegra H. Long-acting reversible contraception method use among Title X providers and non-Title X providers in California. Contraception. 2012 Nov; 86(5):557-61. PMID: 22633245.
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  32. Westhoff C, Kaunitz AM, Korver T, Sommer W, Bahamondes L, Darney P, Verhoeven C. Efficacy, safety, and tolerability of a monophasic oral contraceptive containing nomegestrol acetate and 17ß-estradiol: a randomized controlled trial. Obstet Gynecol. 2012 May; 119(5):989-99. PMID: 22525910.
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  33. Steinauer J, Dehlendorf C, Grumbach K, Landy U, Darney P. Multi-specialty family planning training: collaborating to meet the needs of women. Contraception. 2012 Sep; 86(3):188-90. PMID: 22534076.
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  34. Puri M, Lamichhane P, Harken T, Blum M, Harper CC, Darney PD, Henderson JT. "Sometimes they used to whisper in our ears": health care workers' perceptions of the effects of abortion legalization in Nepal. BMC Public Health. 2012 Apr 20; 12:297. PMID: 22520231; PMCID: PMC3434092.
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  35. Morof D, Steinauer J, Haider S, Liu S, Darney P, Barrett G. Evaluation of the London Measure of Unplanned Pregnancy in a United States population of women. PLoS One. 2012; 7(4):e35381. PMID: 22536377; PMCID: PMC3334919.
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  36. Watts LA, Thiel de Bocanegra H, Darney PD, Hulett D, Howell M, Mikanda J, Zerne R, Policar MS. In a California program, quality and utilization reports on reproductive health services spurred providers to change. Health Aff (Millwood). 2012 Apr; 31(4):852-62. PMID: 22459923.
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  37. Harper CC, Speidel JJ, Drey EA, Trussell J, Blum M, Darney PD. Copper intrauterine device for emergency contraception: clinical practice among contraceptive providers. Obstet Gynecol. 2012 Feb; 119(2 Pt 1):220-6. PMID: 22270272; PMCID: PMC3266549.
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  38. Landy U, Darney PD. The future of contraception: the future leaders of family planning. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2011 Oct; 205(4 Suppl):S29-33. PMID: 21961823.
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  39. Foster DG, Karasek D, Grossman D, Darney P, Schwarz EB. Interest in using intrauterine contraception when the option of self-removal is provided. Contraception. 2012 Mar; 85(3):257-62. PMID: 22067772.
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  40. Dehlendorf C, Foster DG, de Bocanegra HT, Brindis C, Bradsberry M, Darney P. Race, ethnicity and differences in contraception among low-income women: methods received by Family PACT Clients, California, 2001-2007. Perspect Sex Reprod Health. 2011 Sep; 43(3):181-7. PMID: 21884386; PMCID: PMC3412526.
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  41. Foster DG, Biggs MA, Rostovtseva D, de Bocanegra HT, Darney PD, Brindis CD. Estimating the fertility effect of expansions of publicly funded family planning services in California. Womens Health Issues. 2011 Nov-Dec; 21(6):418-24. PMID: 21802962.
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  42. Chabot MJ, Lewis C, de Bocanegra HT, Darney P. Correlates of receiving reproductive health care services among U.S. men aged 15 to 44 years. Am J Mens Health. 2011 Jul; 5(4):358-66. PMID: 21700668.
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  43. Lamichhane P, Harken T, Puri M, Darney PD, Blum M, Harper CC, Henderson JT. Sex-selective abortion in Nepal: a qualitative study of health workers' perspectives. Womens Health Issues. 2011 May-Jun; 21(3 Suppl):S37-41. PMID: 21530837.
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  44. Darney PD. Family planning and the future. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2011 Oct; 205(4 Suppl):S26-8. PMID: 21961822.
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  45. Rodriguez MI, Angus L, Elman E, Darney PD, Caughey AB. Financial effect of instituting Deficit Reduction Act documentation requirements in family planning clinics in Oregon. Contraception. 2011 Jun; 83(6):537-41. PMID: 21570551.
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  46. Foster DG, Hulett D, Bradsberry M, Darney P, Policar M. Number of oral contraceptive pill packages dispensed and subsequent unintended pregnancies. Obstet Gynecol. 2011 Mar; 117(3):566-72. PMID: 21343759.
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  47. Kerns J, Darney P. Vaginal ring contraception. Contraception. 2011 Feb; 83(2):107-15. PMID: 21237335.
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  48. Mansour D, Bahamondes L, Critchley H, Darney P, Fraser IS. The management of unacceptable bleeding patterns in etonogestrel-releasing contraceptive implant users. Contraception. 2011 Mar; 83(3):202-10. PMID: 21310280.
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  49. Freedman L, Landy U, Darney P, Steinauer J. Obstacles to the integration of abortion into obstetrics and gynecology practice. Perspect Sex Reprod Health. 2010 Sep; 42(3):146-51. PMID: 20887283.
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  50. Rodriguez MI, Darney PD. Non-contraceptive applications of the levonorgestrel intrauterine system. Int J Womens Health. 2010 Aug 09; 2:63-8. PMID: 21072298; PMCID: PMC2971721.
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  51. Foster DG, Raine TR, Brindis C, Rostovtseva DP, Darney PD. Should providers give women advance provision of emergency contraceptive pills? A cost-effectiveness analysis. Womens Health Issues. 2010 Jul-Aug; 20(4):242-7. PMID: 20620913; PMCID: PMC3153435.
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  52. Dehlendorf C, Ruskin R, Darney P, Vittinghoff E, Grumbach K, Steinauer J. The effect of patient gynecologic history on clinician contraceptive counseling. Contraception. 2010 Sep; 82(3):281-5. PMID: 20705158; PMCID: PMC4427340.
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  53. Rodriguez MI, Jensen JT, Darney PD, Little SE, Caughey AB. The financial effects of expanding postpartum contraception for new immigrants. Obstet Gynecol. 2010 Mar; 115(3):552-8. PMID: 20177286.
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  54. Potts M, Prata N, El Refaey H, Sanghvi H, Darney P, Ades V, Jafarey SN, Rwamushaija E, Hodoglugil N, Bique C, Gomez R, Rokotovao JP, Quaiyum A, Karanja J, Kuchingale E. Empowering women to control post-partum haemorrhage. Lancet. 2010 Feb 06; 375(9713):459-60. PMID: 20152538.
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  55. Rodriguez MI, Warden M, Darney PD. Intrauterine progestins, progesterone antagonists, and receptor modulators: a review of gynecologic applications. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2010 May; 202(5):420-8. PMID: 20031112.
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  56. Rodriguez MI, Caughey AB, Edelman A, Darney PD, Foster DG. Cost-benefit analysis of state- and hospital-funded postpartum intrauterine contraception at a university hospital for recent immigrants to the United States. Contraception. 2010 Apr; 81(4):304-8. PMID: 20227546.
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  57. Kaunitz AM, Darney PD, Ross D, Wolter KD, Speroff L. Subcutaneous DMPA vs. intramuscular DMPA: a 2-year randomized study of contraceptive efficacy and bone mineral density. Contraception. 2009 Jul; 80(1):7-17. PMID: 19501210.
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  58. Kaunitz AM, Benrubi GI, Barbieri RL, Darney PD, Edelman A, Speroff L, Espey E, Shulman LP. Ethics and referral for abortion. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2009 Jun; 200(6):e9; author reply e9-10. PMID: 19286151.
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  59. Drey EA, Reeves MF, Ogawa DD, Sokoloff A, Darney PD, Steinauer JE. Insertion of intrauterine contraceptives immediately following first- and second-trimester abortions. Contraception. 2009 May; 79(5):397-402. PMID: 19341854.
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  60. Foster DG, Rostovtseva DP, Brindis CD, Biggs MA, Hulett D, Darney PD. Cost savings from the provision of specific methods of contraception in a publicly funded program. Am J Public Health. 2009 Mar; 99(3):446-51. PMID: 18703437; PMCID: PMC2661445.
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  61. Harper CC, Blum M, de Bocanegra HT, Darney PD, Speidel JJ, Policar M, Drey EA. Challenges in translating evidence to practice: the provision of intrauterine contraception. Obstet Gynecol. 2008 Jun; 111(6):1359-69. PMID: 18515520.
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  62. Darney P, Patel A, Rosen K, Shapiro LS, Kaunitz AM. Safety and efficacy of a single-rod etonogestrel implant (Implanon): results from 11 international clinical trials. Fertil Steril. 2009 May; 91(5):1646-53. PMID: 18423453.
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  63. Steinauer JE, Diedrich JT, Wilson MW, Darney PD, Vargas JE, Drey EA. Uterine artery embolization in postabortion hemorrhage. Obstet Gynecol. 2008 Apr; 111(4):881-9. PMID: 18378747.
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  64. Foster DG, Jackson RA, Cosby K, Weitz TA, Darney PD, Drey EA. Predictors of delay in each step leading to an abortion. Contraception. 2008 Apr; 77(4):289-93. PMID: 18342653.
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  65. Haider S, Darney PD. Injectable contraception. Clin Obstet Gynecol. 2007 Dec; 50(4):898-906. PMID: 17982332.
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  66. Steinauer J, Landy U, Filippone H, Laube D, Darney PD, Jackson RA. Predictors of abortion provision among practicing obstetrician-gynecologists: a national survey. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2008 Jan; 198(1):39.e1-6. PMID: 17981252.
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  67. El-Ibiary SY, Raine T, McIntosh J, Darney PD, Harper CC. Pharmacy access to emergency contraception: Perspectives of pharmacists at a chain pharmacy in San Francisco. J Am Pharm Assoc (2003). 2007 Nov-Dec; 47(6):702-10. PMID: 18032132.
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  68. Prager SW, Steinauer JE, Foster DG, Darney PD, Drey EA. Risk factors for repeat elective abortion. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2007 Dec; 197(6):575.e1-6. PMID: 17904511.
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  69. Darney PD, Rosenfield A. The Supreme Court joins the multispecialty group practice of the Congress and the President. Obstet Gynecol. 2007 Aug; 110(2 Pt 1):226-7. PMID: 17666593.
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  70. Harper CC, Blanchard K, Grossman D, Henderson JT, Darney PD. Reducing maternal mortality due to elective abortion: Potential impact of misoprostol in low-resource settings. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2007 Jul; 98(1):66-9. PMID: 17466303.
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  71. Prager S, Darney PD. The levonorgestrel intrauterine system in nulliparous women. Contraception. 2007 Jun; 75(6 Suppl):S12-5. PMID: 17531602.
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  72. Rocca CH, Schwarz EB, Stewart FH, Darney PD, Raine TR, Harper CC. Beyond access: acceptability, use and nonuse of emergency contraception among young women. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2007 Jan; 196(1):29.e1-6; discussion 90.e1-5. PMID: 17240221.
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  73. Foster DG, Parvataneni R, de Bocanegra HT, Lewis C, Bradsberry M, Darney P. Number of oral contraceptive pill packages dispensed, method continuation, and costs. Obstet Gynecol. 2006 Nov; 108(5):1107-14. PMID: 17077231.
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  74. Meckstroth KR, Whitaker AK, Bertisch S, Goldberg AB, Darney PD. Misoprostol administered by epithelial routes: Drug absorption and uterine response. Obstet Gynecol. 2006 Sep; 108(3 Pt 1):582-90. PMID: 16946218.
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  75. Truong HM, Kellogg T, McFarland W, Kang MS, Darney P, Drey EA. Contraceptive intentions among adolescents after abortion. J Adolesc Health. 2006 Aug; 39(2):283-6. PMID: 16857542.
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  76. Sambol NC, Harper CC, Kim L, Liu CY, Darney P, Raine TR. Pharmacokinetics of single-dose levonorgestrel in adolescents. Contraception. 2006 Aug; 74(2):104-9. PMID: 16860047.
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  77. Darney PD, Shields WC. The society of family planning. Contraception. 2006 Jun; 73(6):557-8. PMID: 16730482.
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  78. Drey EA, Foster DG, Jackson RA, Lee SJ, Cardenas LH, Darney PD. Risk factors associated with presenting for abortion in the second trimester. Obstet Gynecol. 2006 Jan; 107(1):128-35. PMID: 16394050.
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  79. Darney PD. Deaths associated with medication abortion. Contraception. 2005 Oct; 72(4):319. PMID: 16181979.
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  80. Harper CC, Cheong M, Rocca CH, Darney PD, Raine TR. The effect of increased access to emergency contraception among young adolescents. Obstet Gynecol. 2005 Sep; 106(3):483-91. PMID: 16135577.
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  81. Drey EA, Darney PD, Louie B, Kellogg TA, Kang MS, Prabhu R, Whitaker AK, Chin J, Molina A, McFarland W. HIV sentinel surveillance among women seeking elective pregnancy termination, San Francisco. Sex Transm Dis. 2005 Sep; 32(9):590-2. PMID: 16118609.
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  82. Goldberg AB, Drey EA, Whitaker AK, Kang MS, Meckstroth KR, Darney PD. Misoprostol compared with laminaria before early second-trimester surgical abortion: a randomized trial. Obstet Gynecol. 2005 Aug; 106(2):234-41. PMID: 16055570.
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  83. Drey EA, Kang MS, McFarland W, Darney PD. Improving the accuracy of fetal foot length to confirm gestational duration. Obstet Gynecol. 2005 Apr; 105(4):773-8. PMID: 15802404.
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  84. Raine TR, Harper CC, Rocca CH, Fischer R, Padian N, Klausner JD, Darney PD. Direct access to emergency contraception through pharmacies and effect on unintended pregnancy and STIs: a randomized controlled trial. JAMA. 2005 Jan 05; 293(1):54-62. PMID: 15632336.
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  85. Harper CC, Henderson JT, Darney PD. Abortion in the United States. Annu Rev Public Health. 2005; 26:501-12. PMID: 15760299.
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  86. Pritts EA, Ryan IP, Mueller MD, Lebovic DI, Shifren JL, Zaloudek CJ, Korn AP, Darney PD, Taylor RN. Angiogenic effects of norplant contraception on endometrial histology and uterine bleeding. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2005 Apr; 90(4):2142-7. PMID: 15623808.
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  151. Darney PD. Maternal deaths in the less developed world: preventable tragedies. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 1988 Apr; 26(2):177-9. PMID: 2898391.
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  155. Mattson RH, Cramer JA, Darney PD, Naftolin F. Use of oral contraceptives by women with epilepsy. JAMA. 1986 Jul 11; 256(2):238-40. PMID: 3723710.
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  163. Darney PD, Greene JE. Tuberculosis outbreak in a circus: report of a cooperative investigation. Am J Public Health. 1973 Jan; 63(1):43-5. PMID: 4682628.
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  164. Darney PD, Clenny ND. Tuberculosis outbreak in an Alabama High School. JAMA. 1971 Jun 28; 216(13):2117-8. PMID: 4996540.
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