Gawron LM

Reproductive-age women are a fast-growing component of active-duty military personnel who experience deployment and combat more frequently than previous service-era women Veterans. With the expansion of the number of women and their roles, …

Women with chronic medical conditions, such as inflammatory bowel diseases, are at increased risk for adverse pregnancy outcomes. Pregnancy outcomes for these conditions are best during stable disease remission. Unfortunately, women with in…

BackgroundWomen with inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) commonly report an increase in their IBD symptoms related to their menstrual cycle. Hormonal contraceptives are safe for women with IBD and frequently used for reproductive planning, bu…