Management of pregnancy loss across physician gender
| All patients n=2630 n (%) | Seen by male physician n=2114 n (%) | Seen by female physician n=516 n (%) | Unadjusted OR (95% CI) | Adjusted OR* (95% CI) | P value* | |
| Primary outcome | ||||||
| Obstetrical consult | 1182 (44.9) | 906 (42.9) | 276 (53.5) | 1.53 (1.26 to 1.86) | 1.50 (1.22 to 1.83) | <0.001 |
| Secondary outcomes | ||||||
| Initial D&C | 669 (25.4) | 513 (24.3) | 156 (30.2) | 1.35 (1.09 to 1.67) | 1.35 (1.08 to 1.69) | 0.008 |
| ED return† | 537 (20.4) | 441 (20.9) | 96 (18.6) | 0.87 (0.68 to 1.11) | 0.89 (0.69 to 1.15) | 0.369 |
| Return to care for D&C† | 293/1961 (14.9) | 253/1601 (15.8) | 40/360 (11.1) | 0.67 (0.47 to 0.95) | 0.67 (0.46 to 0.97) | 0.036 |
| Total D&C rates | 962 (36.6) | 766 (36.2) | 196 (38.0) | 1.08 (0.88 to 1.32) | 1.09 (0.89 to 1.34) | 0.396 |
Univariate and multivariable logistic regression models run.
*Adjusted for physician training programme, type of pregnancy loss, physician age and physician years of practice.
†Within 7 days of initial ED visit.
D&C, dilation and curettage.