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Assessment of the use of two new low-dose levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine systems as contraceptivesLuis Bahamondes
Human Reproduction Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medical Sciences, University of Campinas UNICAMP, Caixa Postal 6181, 13084 971 Campinas, SP, Brazil
Womens Health (Lond Engl) 8:235-8. 2012..This study provided further insight into the development of two new LNG-IUS devices as contraceptives, with the additional possibility of using them to treat heavy menstrual bleeding or as endometrial protection during estrogen therapy...
High rate of unintended pregnancy among pregnant women in a maternity hospital in Córdoba, Argentina: a pilot studyCelina Palena
Maternity and Neonatal Hospital, , Argentina
Reprod Health 6:11. 2009..Although the data is limited by the small sample size, our findings suggest that our government needs to invest in counseling and in improving the availability and access to contraceptive methods...
Prostate-specific antigen in vaginal fluid after exposure to known amounts of semen and after condom use: comparison of self-collected and nurse-collected samplesLuis Bahamondes
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Campinas UNICAMP, Campinas, SP, Brazil
Hum Reprod 23:2444-51. 2008..Our objective was to compare PSA in self-collected samples with samples collected by a nurse...- A prospective study of the forearm bone density of users of etonorgestrel- and levonorgestrel-releasing contraceptive implantsLuis Bahamondes
Human Reproduction Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, School of Medicine, Universidade Estadual de Campinas UNICAMP, 13084 971, Campinas, SP, Brazil
Hum Reprod 21:466-70. 2006..The aim of the study was to compare bone mineral density (BMD) before insertion and at 18 months of use of etonorgestrel- and levonorgestrel-releasing contraceptive implants... - The in vitro effect of levonorgestrel on the acrosome reaction of human spermatozoa from fertile menL Bahamondes
Human Reproduction Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Universidade Estadual de Campinas UNICAMP, Caixa Postal 6181, 13084 971, Campinas, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Contraception 68:55-9. 2003..In conclusion, the addition of LNG in vitro to capacitated human spermatozoa is associated with a dose-dependent increased rate of AR, but such increase was not as great that induced by follicular fluid... - [Associated factors with discontinuation use of combined oral contraceptives]Luis Bahamondes
Departamento de Tocoginecologia, Faculdade de Ciencias Medicas, Universidade Estadual de Campinas, UNICAMP, Campinas, SP, Brasil
Rev Bras Ginecol Obstet 33:303-9. 2011.... - Emerging female contraceptivesLuis Bahamondes
University of Campinas, School of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, P O Box 6181, 13084 971, Campinas, SP, Brazil
Expert Opin Emerg Drugs 16:373-87. 2011..Much work remains to be done and new methods that act on the fusion process between both gametes are desirable without affecting the hormonal milieu... - Enlarged ovarian follicles in users of a levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system and contraceptive implantLuis Bahamondes
Human Reproduction Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Campinas, SP, Brazil
J Reprod Med 48:637-40. 2003.... - Use of the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system in women with endometriosis, chronic pelvic pain and dysmenorrheaLuis Bahamondes
Human Reproduction Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Universidade Estadual de Campinas UNICAMP, 13084 971, Campinas, SP, Brazil
Contraception 75:S134-9. 2007..This report is a review of the medical literature on the use of the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (LNG-IUS) in women with endometriosis, adenomyosis, cyclic pelvic pain and dysmenorrhea... - A cross-sectional study of the forearm bone density of long-term users of levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine systemLuis Bahamondes
Human Reproduction Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, School of Medicine, Universidade Estadual de Campinas UNICAMP, Campinas, Brazil
Hum Reprod 21:1316-9. 2006..The objective of this study was to compare the BMD of LNG-IUS users with that of controls using the TCu380A intrauterine device (IUD)... - Bone mineral density in users of two kinds of once-a-month combined injectable contraceptivesLuis Bahamondes
Human Reproduction Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Campinas 13084 971, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Contraception 74:259-63. 2006..The objective of this descriptive study was to compare bone mineral density (BMD) between users of two kinds of once-a-month combined injectable contraceptives (CICs) and control subjects... - TCu 380A IUD: a reversible permanent contraceptive method in women over 35 years of ageLuis Bahamondes
Human Reproduction Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Universidade Estadual de Campinas UNICAMP, Campinas 13084 971, Brazil
Contraception 72:337-41. 2005..The objective of the study was to evaluate the performance of the TCu 380A IUD in women who had been using the device for more than 10 years and who were 35 years of age or more on completion of the 10th year of IUD use... - Levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system: uses and controversiesLuis Bahamondes
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, University of Campinas, Caixa Postal 6181, Campinas, SP, Brazil
Expert Rev Med Devices 5:437-45. 2008..It would also be desirable to develop a smaller device for postmenopausal women and nulligravidas... - Evaluation of human sperm membrane integrity using the water test and the hypoosmotic testL Bahamondes
Unidade de Reprodução Humana, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Universidade Estadual de Campinas UNICAMP, Campinas, Brazil
Andrologia 33:75-7. 2001..Further studies are necessary to establish the best test for sperm vitality... - Comparison of weight increase in users of depot medroxyprogesterone acetate and copper IUD up to 5 yearsL Bahamondes
Human Reproduction Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Universidade Estadual de Campinas UNICAMP, Campinas, Brazil
Contraception 64:223-5. 2001..8 kg. In conclusion, DMPA users had a significantly higher weight increase when compared to IUD users. In addition, this cohort of women increased weight throughout the 5 years with the use of DMPA or IUD... - The effect upon the human vaginal histology of the long-term use of the injectable contraceptive Depo-ProveraL Bahamondes
Human Reproduction Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Universidade Estadual de Campinas, UNICAMP, Campinas, Brazil
Contraception 62:23-7. 2000..In conclusion, the use of Depo-Provera between two and three years did not affect vaginal thinning of the epithelium, Langerhans cell count or maturation index... - Prospective study of the forearm bone mineral density of long-term users of the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine systemM Valeria Bahamondes
Human Reproduction Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, School of Medical Sciences, University of Campinas and National Institute of Hormones and Women s Health, Caixa Postal 6181, 13084 971 Campinas, SP, Brazil
Hum Reprod 25:1158-64. 2010..The levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (LNG-IUS) induces amenorrhoea, and its effect on bone mineral density (BMD) may constitute a concern. This study evaluated BMD in long-term users of the LNG-IUS or intrauterine device (IUD)... - Endometrial histology, microvascular density and caliber, and matrix metalloproteinase-3 in users of the Nestorone-releasing contraceptive implant with and without endometrial breakthrough bleedingMarilia Oliveira-Ribeiro
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Human Reproduction Unit, School of Medicine, Universidade Estadual de Campinas UNICAMP, Campinas 13084 971, SP, Brazil
Contraception 73:634-40. 2006.... - Forearm bone mineral density in postmenopausal former users of depot medroxyprogesterone acetateLuciana Sanches
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Human Reproduction Unit, School of Medical Sciences, University of Campinas UNICAMP, 13084 971 Campinas, Brazil
Contraception 78:365-9. 2008..The aim of the study was to compare the bone mineral density (BMD) of postmenopausal women who had used depot-medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) or a copper intrauterine device (IUD) as a comparison group until menopause... - Serum levonorgestrel levels and endometrial thickness during extended use of the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine systemMaria M Hidalgo
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Universidade Estadual de Campinas UNICAMP, Campinas, Brazil
Contraception 80:84-9. 2009..However, there is some evidence that its life span may be longer. The aim of the study was to evaluate serum levonorgestrel (LNG) and estradiol (E(2)) levels and endometrial thickness every 6 months from 7 to 8 1/2 years after insertion... - Length of the endometrial cavity as measured by uterine sounding and ultrasonography in women of different paritiesRenata Canteiro
Human Reproduction Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medical Sciences and National Institute of Hormones and Women s Health, University of Campinas UNICAMP, Campinas, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Contraception 81:515-9. 2010.... - Weight variation in a cohort of women using copper IUD for contraceptionDaniela Fink Hassan
Human Reproduction Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, State University of Campinas (UNICAMP, Caixa Postal 6181, 13084-971, SP, Campinas, Brazil
Contraception 68:27-30. 2003..These observations may improve counseling of women regarding the prevention of age-related obesity... - Management of missing strings in users of intrauterine contraceptivesNadia M Marchi
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Human Reproduction Unit, School of Medical Sciences, University of Campinas UNICAMP, and National Institute of Hormones and Women s Health, 13084 971 Campinas, SP, Brazil
Contraception 86:354-8. 2012..This study assessed the position of the IUCs in women who consulted repeatedly with nonvisible IUC strings... - Opinion and experience of Brazilian women regarding menstrual bleeding and use of combined oral contraceptivesMaria Y Makuch
Center for Research in Reproductive Health, Campinas, Brazil
Int J Gynaecol Obstet 117:5-9. 2012..To describe the opinion and experience of Brazilian women regarding menstruation and the use of combined oral contraceptives (COCs) to control monthly bleeding and induce amenorrhea... - Long-term assessment of forearm bone mineral density in postmenopausal former users of depot medroxyprogesterone acetateAlexandre S Viola
Human Reproduction Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medical Sciences, University of Campinas, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Contraception 84:122-7. 2011..Therefore, comparisons were made between the first and third years and between the second to third and fourth to fifth years after menopause... - Prevalence of endometrial cancer and hyperplasia in non-symptomatic overweight and obese womenAlexandre S Viola
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Campinas, SP, Brazil
Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol 48:207-13. 2008..Obesity is a public health problem and it is necessary to identify if non-symptomatic obese women must be submitted to endometrial evaluation... - Variations in body mass index of users of depot-medroxyprogesterone acetate as a contraceptiveMárcia Pantoja
Human Reproduction Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medical Sciences, University of Campinas UNICAMP, and National Institute of Hormones and Women Health, Campinas, SP 13084 971, Brazil
Contraception 81:107-11. 2010..Weight gain is a frequent reason for discontinuing the contraceptive with depot-medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA)... - Therapeutic use of levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system in women with menorrhagia: a pilot study(1)Ilza Monteiro
Human Reproduction Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP, Campinas, Brazil
Contraception 65:325-8. 2002.... - Menstrual bleeding: perspective of Brazilian womenMaria Y Makuch
Center for Research in Reproductive Health CEMICAMP, 13084 971, Campinas, SP, Brazil
Contraception 84:622-7. 2011..The objective of the study was to describe perspectives and attitudes of Brazilian women regarding menstruation and its interference in daily activities... - In vitro assessment of some sperm function following exposure to levonorgestrel in human fallopian tubesAlexia Hermanny
Human Reproduction Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, University of Campinas, 13084 971 Campinas, SP, Brazil
Reprod Biol Endocrinol 10:8. 2012..The aim of this study was to assess whether LNG at a similar dose to those found in serum following oral intake for EC could affect spermatozoa when exposed to human fallopian tubes in vitro... - A cross-sectional study of the forearm bone mineral density in long-term current users of the injectable contraceptive depot medroxyprogesterone acetateAlexandre S Viola
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Campinas, Campinas, Brazil
Contraception 84:e31-7. 2011..However, little evidence assesses the skeletal impact of long-term DMPA use. The objective of this study was to assess BMD on a cohort of women who used DMPA uninterruptedly between 1 and 15 years... - Cytological evaluation and investigation of the vaginal flora of long-term users of the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (LNG-IUS)Trícia Lessard
Human Reproduction Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Universidade Estadual de Campinas UNICAMP, 13084 971, Campinas, SP, Brazil
Contraception 77:30-3. 2008..The study was conducted to evaluate the cytopathological findings and vaginal flora in cervical smear samples from women using the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (LNG-IUS) for a period of up to 7 years... - Users' perspectives on bleeding patterns after two years of levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system useRoberta Nascimento
Human Reproduction Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP, Campinas, SP, Brazil
Drugs R D 3:387-91. 2002 - Body weight and composition in users of levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine systemNatália Dal'ava
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Human Reproduction Unit, School of Medicine, University of Campinas UNICAMP, 13083 887 Campinas, SP, Brazil
Contraception 86:350-3. 2012..The aim of this study was to evaluate body weight and BC in LNG-IUS users compared to users of the TCu380A intrauterine device (IUD)... - Quality of life in Brazilian women with endometriosis assessed through a medical outcome questionnaireAndrea Marques
Physical Therapy Section, Women s Hospital, Sao Paulo, Brazil
J Reprod Med 49:115-20. 2004..To assess the quality of life in women with pelvic pain associated with endometriosis through the 36-item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36)... - Usefulness of FSH measurements for determining menopause in long-term users of depot medroxyprogesterone acetate over 40 years of ageCassia Teatin Juliato
Human Reproduction Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Universidade Estadual de Campinas UNICAMP, Caixa Postal 6181, 13084 971 Campinas, SP, Brazil
Contraception 76:282-6. 2007..To assess the usefulness of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) measurements for determining menopause in 40-55-year-old users of depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA)... - Current practice in the management of symptoms of endometriosis: a survey of Brazilian gynecologistsCarlos A Petta
Human Reproduction Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Brazil
Rev Assoc Med Bras 53:525-9. 2007..The purpose is to assess current medical practice in the diagnosis of endometriosis by Brazilian gynecologists... - Length of the endometrial cavity and intrauterine contraceptive device expulsionM Valeria Bahamondes
Human Reproduction Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medical Sciences and National Institute of Hormones and Women s Health, University of Campinas, Campinas, SP, Brazil
Int J Gynaecol Obstet 113:50-3. 2011..To evaluate the correlation between endometrial cavity length and expulsion rate in acceptors of the TCu380A intrauterine device (IUD) or the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (LNG-IUS)... - Resources and procedures in the treatment of heavy menstrual bleeding with the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (LNG-IUS) or hysterectomy in BrazilM Valeria Bahamondes
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Human Reproduction Unit, School of Medical Sciences, University of Campinas, UNICAMP and National Institute of Hormones and Women s Health, 13084 971 Campinas, SP, Brazil
Contraception 86:244-50. 2012.... - Use of intravaginal electrical stimulation for the treatment of chronic pelvic pain: a randomized, double-blind, crossover clinical trialNicole Oliveira de Bernardes
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, University of Campinas, and National Institute of Hormones and Women s Health, Campinas, Sao Paulo, Brazil
J Reprod Med 55:19-24. 2010..To assess the efficacy of intravaginal electrical stimulation (IVES) or placebo in women with chronic pelvic pain (CPP) with no apparent cause... - Ease of insertion and clinical performance of the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system in nulligravidasM Valeria Bahamondes
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Campinas, Campinas, Brazil
Contraception 84:e11-6. 2011..The objective of this study was to evaluate the ease of insertion and clinical performance of the LNG-IUS in nulligravida women up to 1 year after insertion... - Bleeding patterns and clinical performance of the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (Mirena) up to two yearsMargarete Hidalgo
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Human Reproduction Unit, School of Medicine, Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP, Campinas, Brazil
Contraception 65:129-32. 2002..In conclusion, LNG-IUS showed a high contraceptive efficacy and a good continuation rate up to 2 years. In addition, a reduction of blood loss was observed a few months after insertion... - Correlation between endometrial histology, microvascular density and calibre, matrix metalloproteinase-3 and bleeding pattern in women using a levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine systemMarilia Oliveira-Ribeiro
Human Reproduction Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, School of Medicine, Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP, Campinas, Brazil
Hum Reprod 19:1778-84. 2004..However, the results did not provide evidence for microvascular pattern changes... - Depression in women with endometriosis with and without chronic pelvic painCarolina Lorencatto
Department of Psychology, Women s Hospital, Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand 85:88-92. 2006..The aim of the study is to compare the prevalence of depression in women surgically diagnosed with endometriosis according to the presence or absence of pelvic pain... - Ovarian cysts in users of Implanon and Jadelle subdermal contraceptive implantsMaria Margarete Hidalgo
Human Reproduction Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP, 13084-971, Campinas, SP, Brazil
Contraception 73:532-6. 2006..No further medical interventions are necessary... - Randomized clinical trial of a levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system and a depot GnRH analogue for the treatment of chronic pelvic pain in women with endometriosisCarlos A Petta
Human Reproduction Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, School of Medicine, Universidade Estadual de Campinas UNICAMP, Campinas, Brazil
Hum Reprod 20:1993-8. 2005.... - Endometrial chemokines, uterine natural killer cells and mast cells in long-term users of the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine systemAlessandra Peloggia
Human Reproduction Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, School of Medicine, Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP, Campinas, SP, Brazil
Hum Reprod 21:1129-34. 2006..uNK cells and MC products may play a role in provoking breakthrough bleeding in long-term users of the LNG-IUS... - Effectiveness of the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system in the treatment of adenomyosis diagnosed and monitored by magnetic resonance imagingAristides M Bragheto
Human Reproduction Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Campinas, 13084 971 SP, Brazil
Contraception 76:195-9. 2007..This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (LNG-IUS) on adenomyotic lesions diagnosed and monitored by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)... - Premenstrual syndrome as reported by Brazilian womenCarlos A Petta
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Campinas, Campinas, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Int J Gynaecol Obstet 108:40-3. 2010..To describe the perspectives and attitudes of Brazilian women toward premenstrual syndrome (PMS)... - Low priority level for infertility services within the public health sector: a Brazilian case studyMaria Y Makuch
Center for Research in Reproductive Health of Campinas CEMICAMP, Caixa Postal 6181, 13084 971 Campinas, Brazil
Hum Reprod 25:430-5. 2010.... - Inequitable access to assisted reproductive technology for the low-income Brazilian population: a qualitative studyMaria Y Makuch
Center for Research in Reproductive Health of Campinas, Caixa Postal 6181, 13084 971 Campinas, SP, Brazil
Hum Reprod 26:2054-60. 2011..The objective was to assess the perspective of health professionals and patients with respect to access to ART procedures within the public health network.. - Follow-up of users of intrauterine device with and without bacterial vaginosis and other cervicovaginal infectionsRaquel Ferraz do Lago
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Universidade Estadual de Campinas, 13084-971 Campinas, Brazil
Contraception 68:105-9. 2003..03). A trend of abnormal bleeding being more frequent among women with BV was also found. In conclusion, BV after 1 month of IUD insertion was not associated with IUD complications, with the exception of dysmenorrhea... - Relationship between chronic pelvic pain and functional constipation in women of reproductive ageWaleska Oliveira Modesto
Human Reproduction Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medical Sciences and National Institute of Hormones and Women s Health, University of Campinas, Campinas, Sao Paulo, Brazil
J Reprod Med 56:425-30. 2011..To evaluate the effect of functional constipation on women with and without chronic pelvic pain (CPP)... - In vivo assessment of the human sperm acrosome reaction and the expression of glycodelin-A in human endometrium after levonorgestrel-emergency contraceptive pill administrationJosiane A A do Nascimento
Human Reproduction Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, School of Medicine, Universidade Estadual de Campinas UNICAMP, Campinas, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Hum Reprod 22:2190-5. 2007.... - The in vitro effect of emergency contraception doses of levonorgestrel on the acrosome reaction of human spermatozoaKaren Saboya Brito
Human Reproduction Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP, 13084-971 Campinas, Brazil
Contraception 72:225-8. 2005..If this effect exists or if there is any other that influences sperm fertilizing capacity, in vitro experiments are probably not an appropriate way of testing it... - Levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (Mirena) as a therapy for endometrial hyperplasia and carcinomaLuis Bahamondes
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Campinas, SP, Brazil
Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand 82:580-2. 2003 - [Quantitative calcaneal ultrasound evaluation allows distinguishing women with and without fractures]Lorena Aguirre Zambrano Velho
Faculade de Ciências Médicas, Universidade Estadual de Campinas
Rev Assoc Med Bras 53:229-33. 2007..The aim was to assess whether there was any difference between the right and the left foot s and whether two sequential measurements in each foot were statistically equivalent..... - Timing of onset of contraceptive effectiveness in Depo-Provera users. II. Effects on ovarian functionC A Petta
Departamento de Tocoginecologia, Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Brazil
Fertil Steril 70:817-20. 1998..To determine the timing of onset of contraceptive effectiveness after the first injection of 150 mg of depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) administered between days 8 and 13 of the menstrual cycle... - Self-administration with UniJect of the once-a-month injectable contraceptive CyclofemL Bahamondes
Departamento de Tocoginecologia, Universidade Estadual de Campinas UNICAMP, Brazil
Contraception 56:301-4. 1997..In conclusion, our study showed that women can be trained to successfully self-administer the monthly injectable contraceptive Cyclofem and generally respond positively to UniJect... - Forearm bone density in users of Depo-Provera as a contraceptive methodL Bahamondes
Departamento de Tocoginecologia, Faculdade de Ciencias Medicas, Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Brazil
Fertil Steril 71:849-52. 1999..To determine the influence of depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA) on bone mineral density when used as a contraceptive method... - Risk factors for tubal sterilization regret, detectable before surgeryE Hardy
Departmento de Obstetrícia e Ginecologia, Faculdade de Ciencias Medicas, Universidade Estadual de Campinas, SP, Brazil
Contraception 54:159-62. 1996..These results support the recommendation that women should be fully informed about the tubal ligation procedure and have access to other contraceptive options before being sterilized... - Delayed first injection of the once-a-month injectable contraceptive containing 25 mg of medroxyprogesterone acetate and 5 mg of E(2)-cypionate: effects on ovarian functionC A Petta
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Sao Paulo, Campinas, Brazil
Fertil Steril 75:744-8. 2001..To assess whether women who were administered the first injection of DMPA+E(2)C on day 7 of their menstrual cycle (delayed injection) exhibit the same degree of ovarian suppression as women who receive it on day 5 of their menstrual cycle... - Delayed first injection of the once-a-month injectable contraceptive containing 25 mg medroxyprogesterone acetate and 5 mg estradiol-cypionate: effects on cervical mucusC A Petta
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Campinas, Brazil
Contraception 64:363-8. 2001..However, the theoretical risk of pregnancy after receiving MPA+E(2)C on Day 7 would be expected to be low... - Use of a lactic acid plus lactoserum intimate liquid soap for external hygiene in the prevention of bacterial vaginosis recurrence after metronidazole oral treatmentM Valeria Bahamondes
Human Reproduction Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical School, Universidade Estadual de Campinas UNICAMP and National Institute of Hormones and Women Health, Campinas, SP, Brazil
Rev Assoc Med Bras 57:415-20. 2011..To determine the recurrence of bacterial vaginosis (BV) after the use of a lactic acid plus lactoserum liquid soap starting immediately after the treatment with oral metronidazole and the quality of life of the participants... - Lipid profile in women over 35 years old using triphasic combined oral contraceptivesJose Mendes Aldrighi
Department of Maternal Health, School of Public Health, University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Contraception 69:395-9. 2004..05), although within the normal range. It is concluded that the use of levonorgestrel triphasic COC appeared to have no additional adverse impact when used by women aged over 35 years. Further studies are needed to obtain conclusive data... - Factors associated with reproductive options in HIV-infected womenAndréa da Silveira Rossi
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medical Sciences, Universidade Estadual de Campinas UNICAMP, Caixa Postal 6181, Campinas, SP 13084 971, Brazil
Contraception 71:45-50. 2005..The clinical condition of the women and their partners, the serologic status of partner nor counseling about contraceptive choices influenced reproductive practices... - Effect of a combined oral contraceptive containing 20 microg ethinyl estradiol and 75 microg gestodene on hemostatic parametersJose Mendes Aldrighi
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Santa Casa of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Gynecol Endocrinol 22:1-4. 2006..Further studies with a larger sample size are necessary in order to obtain conclusive data... - Forearm bone density in long-term users of oral combined contraceptives and depot medroxyprogesterone acetateM Perrotti
Human Reproduction Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Campinas, Brazil
Fertil Steril 76:469-73. 2001..CONCLUSION(S): Women aged 30 to 34 years who have used OC or depot-MPA have similar BMD as control women. These findings suggest that the use of OC or depot-MPA does not affect the BMD of women in this age group... - Understanding and attitudes of Brazilian men with regard to premenstrual syndromeMaria Y Makuch
Center for Research in Reproductive Health, Campinas, Brazil
Int J Gynaecol Obstet 121:31-4. 2013..To assess the understanding and attitudes of Brazilian men regarding premenstrual syndrome (PMS)... - [Hysterosonography: evaluation of the uterine cavity in women with abnormal uterine bleeding]Luiz Guilherme Trevisan de Albuquerque
Departamento de Tocoginecologia, , Universidade Estadual de Campinas, SP
Rev Assoc Med Bras 52:247-50. 2006..CONCLUSION: Sonohysterography may be used to complement ultrasonography and to substitute hysteroscopy, for the diagnosis of alterations that result in abnormal uterine bleeding... - Intravaginal electrical stimulation for the treatment of chronic pelvic painNicole de Oliveira Bernardes
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Campinas, SP, Brazil
J Reprod Med 50:267-72. 2005..05). There were significantly fewer complaints of dyspareunia following treatment (p = 0.0005). CONCLUSION: Intravaginal electrical stimulation is effective in the alleviation of pain in women with CPP... - [The option for vasectomy and gender relations]Nadia Maria Marchi
Centro de Atenção Integral Saúde da Mulher, Departamento de Tocoginecologia, Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Campinas, SP, 13084 971, Brasil
Cad Saude Publica 19:1017-27. 2003..At this point the male partners felt they should collaborate... - T-shaped IUD move vertically with endometrial growth and involution during the menstrual cycleD Faundes
Departamento de Obstetricia e Ginecologia, Faculdade de Ciencias Medicas, Universidade Estadual de Campinas UNICAMP, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Contraception 57:413-5. 1998..These results suggest that the IUD position in the uterine cavity is influenced by the growth and thinning of the endometrium, and that this information should be considered when evaluating the IUD position by sonography... - Acceptability and performance of the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (Mirena) in Campinas, BrazilJ Diaz
Human Reproduction Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Universidade Estadual de Campinas UNICAMP, Campinas, Brazil
Contraception 62:59-61. 2000..The characteristics of the LNG-IUS (Mirena) allow predicting that this method can effectively contribute to the increase in contraceptive options when introduced to family planning programs in Brazil... - Vasectomy within the public health services in Campinas, São Paulo, BrazilN M Marchi
Human Reproduction Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medical Sciences, University of Campinas UNICAMP, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Int Nurs Rev 57:254-9. 2010..To describe some of the characteristics of men who underwent a vasectomy in the public health network of Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil... - The use of vaginal ultrasound to identify copper T IUDs at high risk of expulsionC A Petta
Departamento de Tocoginecologia, Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Contraception 54:287-9. 1996..However, many IUDs may have been removed unnecessarily, probably resulting in many women not returning to the clinic or deciding to use another contraceptive method... - Contraceptive methods with male participation: a perspective of Brazilian couplesN M Marchi
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Campinas, Brazil
Int Nurs Rev 55:103-9. 2008.... - [Prevalence of endometrial injury in asymptomatic obese women]Daniela Alves da Cruz Gouveia
Faculdade de Ciencias Medicas, Santa Casa de Sao Paulo
Rev Assoc Med Bras 53:344-8. 2007..This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of endometrial injuries, such as polyps, hyperplasia and endometrial cancer in asymptomatic obese women, as well as to recognize the associated risk factors ... - Two-year performance of a Nestorone-releasing contraceptive implant: a three-center study of 300 womenIrving Sivin
Center for Biomedical Research, Population Council, 1230 York Avenue, New York, NY 10021, USA
Contraception 69:137-44. 2004..A single NES implant appears to provide acceptable contraception for women... - Doses of levonorgestrel comparable to that delivered by the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system can modify the in vitro expression of zona binding sites of human spermatozoaMaría José Munuce
Laboratory of Reproductive Studies, Department of Clinical Biochemistry, School of Biochemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Universidad Nacional de Rosario, Rosario 2000, Argentina
Contraception 73:97-101. 2006..However, the possibility cannot be discarded that the device exerts a direct effect on sperm function, thus, helping prevent fertilization... - Randomized assignment to copper IUD or depot-medroxyprogesterone acetate: feasibility of enrollment, continuation and disease ascertainmentPaul J Feldblum
Family Health International, P O Box 13950, NC 27709, USA
Contraception 72:187-91. 2005..We conducted a feasibility study to enroll and follow family planning acceptors who were randomly assigned to use an intrauterine device (IUD) or injectable depot-medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA)... - In vitro effect of levonorgestrel on sperm fertilizing capacity and mouse embryo developmentMaría José Munuce
Laboratory of Reproductive Studies, Department of Clinical Biochemistry, School of Biochemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Universidad Nacional de Rosario, Rosario 2000, Argentina
Contraception 72:71-6. 2005.... - [Endometrial neoplasms. What to consider?]Luis Bahamondes
Rev Assoc Med Bras 50:8-9. 2004 - Pharmacokinetic interactions between depot medroxyprogesterone acetate and combination antiretroviral therapyKavita Nanda
Family Health International, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27709, USA
Fertil Steril 90:965-71. 2008..To evaluate the effect of an antiretroviral (ARV) therapy regimen containing zidovudine (AZT), lamivudine (3TC), and efavirenz (EFV) on the pharmacokinetics of depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA)...