Kristina Tocce, MD

Publications

• Tocce K, Teal SB. How to choose a contraceptive for a patient who has headaches. OBG Management. 2011, 23(2): 20-28).
• Tocce K, Thomas VW, Teal SB. Scheduled Hysterectomy for Second Trimester Abortion in a Patient with Placenta Accreta. Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2009, 113: 568-70.
• Tocce K, Sheeder J, Vontver LA. Failure to Achieve the Association of Professors in Gynecology and Obstetrics (APGO) Objectives for Abortion in Third Year Medical Student Curriculum. The Journal of Reproductive Medicine. 2011; 56(11-12): 474-78.
• Leach K, Khatain L, Tocce K. First Trimester Myomectomy, a Possible Alternative to Abortion. Journal of Medical Case Reports. J Med Case Reports. 2011; 5(1): 571.
• Tocce K, Sheeder J, Python J, Teal SB. Long Acting Reversible Contraception in Postpartum Adolescents: Early Initiation of Etonogestrel Implant Superior to IUDs in the Outpatient Setting. Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology. 2012; 25(1): 59-63.
• Tocce K, Fisher B, Wheeler M. Utilization of Instruments in the Chairman’s Curio Cabinet. The Journal of Reproductive Medicine. 2012; In Press.
• Tocce K, Sheeder J, Teal SB. Rapid Repeat Pregnancy in Adolescents: Do Immediate Postpartum Contraceptive Implants Make a Difference? American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2012; In Press.
• Tocce K, Severson B. Funding for Abortion Training in Ob/Gyn Residency. Virtual Mentor, American Association Journal of Medical Ethics. February 2012, volume 14(2): 112-117. http://virtualmentor.ama-assn.org/2012/02/medu1-1202.html. Accessed Feb 1, 2012.
• Tocce K, Sheeder J, Teal S. Effectiveness and Safety of Transcervical Administration of Digoxin to Induce Fetal Demise Prior to Second-Trimester Abortion. North American Forum on Family Planning, Washington, DC. October 2011.
• Tocce K, Nielson K, Sheeder J, Teal S. Evaluation of Umbilical Cord Transection to Induce Fetal Demise Prior to Second-Trimester Abortion. North American Forum on Family Planning, Washington, DC. October 2011.
• Tocce K, Sheeder J, McHugh C, Teal S. Offering adolescents immediate postpartum etonogestrel implant: continuation and repeat pregnancy rates. Oral Presentation, Top 4 Abstracts. North American Forum on Family Planning, Washington, DC. October 2011.
• Tocce K, Sheeder J, Teal SB. Rapid Repeat Pregnancy in Adolescents: Do Immediate Postpartum Contraceptive Implants Make a Difference? American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2012; 206(6):481.e1-7.
• Tocce K, Fisher B, Wheeler M. Utilization of Instruments in the Chairman’s Curio Cabinet. The Journal of Reproductive Medicine. 2012; 57(3-4); 164-6.
• Tocce K, Sheeder J, Python J, Teal SB. Long Acting Reversible Contraception in Postpartum Adolescents: Early Initiation of Etonogestrel Implant Superior to IUDs in the Outpatient Setting. Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology. 2012; 25(1): 59-63.
• Tocce K, Teal SB. Practicing pelvic examinations by medical students in women under anesthesia: why not ask first? Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2013 Feb; 121:378.
• Tocce K, Leach KK, Teal SB. Umbilical cord transection to induce fetal demise prior to second-trimester D&E abortion: in reply. Contraception. 2014 Feb 26. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 24656554
• Goldthwaite L, Tocce K. Reply to Letter to the Editor entitled: "Hematochezia caused by intrauterine device perforation". Contraception. 2015 Feb 3. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 25661451
• Eichengreen C, Landwehr H, Goldthwaite L, Tocce K. Rectal perforation with an intrauterine device: a case report. Contraception. 2015 Mar;91(3):261-3. PubMed PMID: 25499585
• Guiahi M, Tocce K, Teal S, Green T, Rochon P. Removal of a Nexplanon implant located in the biceps muscle using a combination of ultrasound and fluoroscopy guidance. Contraception. 2014 Dec;90(6):606-8. PubMed PMID: 25081861
• Goldthwaite LM, Edwards L, Tocce K. Early hysteroscopic removal of intratubal microinserts with urologic stone retrieval forceps. Obstet Gynecol. 2014 Aug;124(2 Pt 2 Suppl 1):441-4. PubMed PMID: 25004312
• Tocce K, Leach KK, Teal SB. Umbilical cord transection to induce fetal demise prior to second-trimester D&E abortion: in reply. Contraception. 2014 May;89(5):473-4. PubMed PMID: 24656554
• Han L, Teal SB, Sheeder J, Tocce K. Preventing repeat pregnancy in adolescents: is immediate postpartum insertion of the contraceptive implant cost effective?. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2014 Jul;211(1):24.e1-7. PubMed PMID: 24631431
• Lange J, Teal S, Tocce K. Decreased efficacy of an etonogestrel implant in a woman on antiepileptic medications: a case report. J Med Case Rep. 2014 Feb 11;8:43. PubMed PMID: 24517576
• Tocce K, Davis SL. Hematologic Abnormalities. Contraception for the Medically Challenging Patient. Allen R and Cwaik C, Editors. Springer Science Media, NY, NY, 2014.
• Tocce K. Co-editor. Chapters: Ethics; Genetics; Contraception; Family Planning. Shelf-Life Obstetrics and Gynecology. 1st edition. Casanova R, Editor. Lippincott Publishers, 2014.
• Shaddeau A, Nimz A, Sheeder J, Tocce K. Effect of novel patient interaction on students' performance of pregnancy options counseling. Med Educ Online. 2015;20:29401. PubMed PMID: 26654215
• Veazey K, Nieuwoudt C, Gavito C, Tocce K. Student perceptions of reproductive health education in US medical schools: a qualitative analysis of students taking family planning electives. Med Educ Online. 2015;20:28973. PubMed PMID: 26563959
• Ladanyi C, Field C, Tocce K. Hysteroscopic sterilization in immunocompromised patients who have intrauterine devices in place: two case reports. J Med Case Rep. 2015 Oct 28;9:239. PubMed PMID: 26506838
• Cohen R, Sheeder J, Arango N, Teal SB, Tocce K. Twelve-month contraceptive continuation and repeat pregnancy among young mothers choosing postdelivery contraceptive implants or postplacental intrauterine devices. Contraception. 2016 Feb;93(2):178-83. PubMed PMID: 26475368
• Goldthwaite L, Tocce K. Reply to Letter to the Editor entitled: "Hematochezia caused by intrauterine device perforation". Contraception. 2015 May;91(5):431. PubMed PMID: 25661451
• Eichengreen C, Landwehr H, Goldthwaite L, Tocce K. Rectal perforation with an intrauterine device: a case report. Contraception. 2015 Mar;91(3):261-3. PubMed PMID: 25499585
• Han L, Teal SB, Sheeder J, Tocce K. Preventing repeat pregnancy in adolescents: is immediate postpartum insertion of the contraceptive implant cost-effective?. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2014 Mar 10. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 24631431
• Fontenot Ferriss AN, Weisenthal L, Sheeder J, Teal SB, Tocce K. Risk of hemorrhage during surgical evacuation for second-trimester intrauterine fetal demise. Contraception. 2016 Nov;94(5):496-498. PubMed PMID: 27343749
• Goldthwaite LM, Sheeder J, Teal SB, Tocce KM. Comfort With Skills and Knowledge After Immediate Postpartum Intrauterine Device Training. Obstet Gynecol. 2016 Oct;128 Suppl 1:6S-11S. PubMed PMID: 27662005
• Grindler NM, Ng J, Tocce K, Alvero R. Considerations for management of interstitial ectopic pregnancies: two case reports. J Med Case Rep. 2016 Apr 27;10(1):106. PubMed PMID: 27118381
• Cohen R, Tocce K. Response to Drs. Wildemeersch and Goldstuck. Contraception. 2016 Jul;94(1):94. PubMed PMID: 27012636
• Cohen R, Sheeder J, Arango N, Teal SB, Tocce K. Twelve-month contraceptive continuation and repeat pregnancy among young mothers choosing postdelivery contraceptive implants or postplacental intrauterine devices. Contraception. 2016 Feb;93(2):178-83. PubMed PMID: 26475368
• Lange J, Teal S, Tocce K. Decreased efficacy of an etonogestrel implant in a woman on antiepileptic medications: a case report. J Med Case Rep. 2014 Feb 11;8(1):43. PubMed PMID: 24517576
• Tocce K, Leach KK, Sheeder JL, Nielson K, Teal SB. Umbilical cord transection to induce fetal demise prior to second-trimester D&E abortion. Contraception. 2013 Dec;88(6):712-6. PubMed PMID: 24034582
• Tocce K, Sheeder JL, Edwards LJ, Teal SB. Feasibility, effectiveness and safety of transvaginal digoxin administration prior to dilation and evacuation. Contraception. 2013 Dec;88(6):706-11. PubMed PMID: 24034581
• Tocce K. This is how I teach: mastering difficult procedures. Innovating Education in Reproductive Health. May 2016. http://innovatingeducation.org/?s=this+is+how+I+teach. Accessed November 29, 2016.
• Tocce K, Teal SB. Practicing pelvic examinations by medical students on women under anesthesia: why not ask first?. Obstet Gynecol. 2013 Feb;121(2 Pt 1):378. PubMed PMID: 23344291
• Goldthwaite L, Tocce K, Blumenthal, P. Immediate Postpartum Intrauterine Device Insertion Training Workshop. Innovating Education in Reproductive Health. April 2016. http://innovating-education.org/?s=postpartum+iud. Accessed April 17, 2016.
• Goldthwaite LM, Tocce K. Simulation training for family planning procedures. Curr Opin Obstet Gynecol. 2017 Dec;29(6):437-442. PubMed PMID: 28915158
• Goldthwaite LM, Sheeder J, Hyer J, Tocce K, Teal SB. Postplacental intrauterine device expulsion by 12 weeks: a prospective cohort study. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2017 Dec;217(6):674.e1-674.e8. PubMed PMID: 28826801
• Pitotti JA, Alaniz VI, Teal S, Tocce K. Transverse vaginal septum identified in a patient requesting second trimester abortion: a case report. Contraception. 2017 Nov;96(5):378-379. PubMed PMID: 28711642
• Lazorwitz A, Tocce K. A case series of removal of nickel-titanium sterilization microinserts from the uterine cornua using laparoscopic electrocautery for salpingectomy. Contraception. 2017 Aug;96(2):96-98. PubMed PMID: 28606383
• McGuire PJ, Butler J, Gavito C, Sheeder J, Tocce K. Outcomes of Elective Outpatient Hysteroscopic Sterilization in Undocumented Women: A Retrospective Analysis. Womens Health Issues. 2017 Jul - Aug;27(4):414-419. PubMed PMID: 28385588

Practice Locations

• University of Colorado Hospital

Specialty Information

• Obstetrics and Gynecology, Board Certification (2006)

• Pregnancy and Reproduction
• Women's Health