Julia C. Bond

This study aimed to understand how adolescent adoption of behaviors protective against different health risks relate to each other, as well as the role family and friends might play in the adoption of protective behaviors. We used data from…

BackgroundFertility success among mixed-sex couples often depends on frequency and timing of sexual intercourse, yet little research has evaluated the association between preconception sexual function and time-to-pregnancy.ObjectiveTo evalu…

The health of prospective parents before conception (i.e., preconception health) has important intergenerational consequences. Although oral health is associated with several reproductive outcomes, it is often absent from preconception heal…

BackgroundDespite the fact that painful intercourse is common among reproductive-aged females, little research has evaluated how people manage painful intercourse while trying to conceive.AimTo characterize the self-reported frequency and e…

Study questionTo what extent do self-reported sleep duration and non-daytime work schedules in either partner affect the rate of spontaneous abortion (SAB)?Summary answerIncidence of SAB had little association with female sleep duration and…

Few studies have evaluated the association between periodontitis and spontaneous abortion (SAB), and all had limitations. We used data from the Pregnancy Study Online (PRESTO), a prospective preconception cohort study of 3,444 pregnancy pla…

BackgroundDespite the high prevalence of female sexual dysfunction in population-based studies and the importance of sexual functioning for mixed-sex couples attempting conception, little is known about female sexual function in the preconc…

Background: Chronic vulvar pain is a prevalent but often misdiagnosed and undertreated condition that adversely impacts quality of life. A large proportion of women report not seeking care for chronic vulvar pain, but little is known about …

Objective: The menstrual cycle may influence vulvodynia through hormonal pathways or vulvar irritation due to menstruation or menstrual hygiene. We assessed menstrual cycle characteristics in those with and without clinically confirmed vulv…

BackgroundRefusal to participate in studies related to sexual health can compromise the internal and external validity of findings. Research examining non-response to sexual health studies has primarily focused on predictors such as specifi…

Study questionIs a history of periodontitis among women associated with reduced fecundability?Summary answerA history of periodontitis, as assessed by three different self-reported measures, may be associated with reduced fecundability.What…

Introduction: Endometriosis is a burdensome chronic condition for which conservative management is often recommended when indicated. Nonetheless, some women seek care for endometriosis in the emergency department (ED). We evaluated trends i…

INTRODUCTION: Despite guidance towards minimally invasive, outpatient procedures for endometriosis, many patients nonetheless receive inpatient care. Our objective was to assess trends in patient and hospital characteristics, surgical compl…