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Effects on cycle control and bodyweight of the combined contraceptive ring, NuvaRing, versus an oral contraceptive containing 30 microg ethinyl estradiol and 3 mg drospirenoneI Milsom
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Sahlgrenska Academy at Goteborg University, Goteborg, Sweden
Hum Reprod 21:2304-11. 2006..The objective of this study was to compare cycle control, cycle-related characteristics and bodyweight effects of NuvaRing with those of a combined oral contraceptive (COC) containing 30 microg of ethinyl estradiol and 3 mg of drospirenone...- Comparison of the efficacy and safety of nonprescription doses of naproxen and naproxen sodium with ibuprofen, acetaminophen, and placebo in the treatment of primary dysmenorrhea: a pooled analysis of five studiesIan Milsom
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Goteborg, Sweden
Clin Ther 24:1384-400. 2002..Effective treatments are available, including nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). In many countries, a variety of NSAIDs have become available as over-the-counter (OTC) drugs... - An important Finnish contribution to the advancement of women's reproductive healthIan Milsom
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sahlgrenska Academy at Goteborg University, Goteborg, Sweden
Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand 86:645-7. 2007..It is perhaps particularly appropriate that these guidelines come from Finland, where one of the most important advances regarding the modern management of menorrhagia has its origin... - How widespread are the symptoms of an overactive bladder and how are they managed? A population-based prevalence studyI Milsom
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Goteborg, Sweden, Bristol Urological Institute, Southmead Hospital, Bristol, UK
BJU Int 87:760-6. 2001..However, only a few affected individuals currently receive treatment. Taken together, such findings indicate that there is considerable scope for improvement in terms of how physicians diagnose and treat this condition... - Influence of maternal, obstetric and fetal risk factors on the prevalence of birth asphyxia at term in a Swedish urban populationIan Milsom
Department of Obstetrics, Goteborg University, Sweden
Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand 81:909-17. 2002..The influence of maternal, obstetric and fetal risk factors on the prevalence of birth asphyxia at term in a Swedish urban population... - [Changed routines in connection with first prescription of oral contraceptives. Lower risk of venous thromboembolism with levonorgestrel preparations]Ian Milsom
Kvinnokliniken, Sahlgrenska Universitetssjukhuset,
Lakartidningen 99:10-2, 15. 2002 
Prevalence and risk factors for pelvic organ prolapse 20 years after childbirth: a national cohort study in singleton primiparae after vaginal or caesarean deliveryM Gyhagen
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Sahlgrenska Academy at Gothenburg University, Gothenburg, Sweden
BJOG 120:152-60. 2013..To investigate prevalence and risk factors for symptomatic pelvic organ prolapse (sPOP) and sPOP concomitant with urinary incontinence (UI) in women 20 years after one vaginal delivery or one caesarean delivery...- A prospective longitudinal population-based study of clinical miscarriage in an urban Swedish populationF Blohm
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sahlgrenska Academy at Goteborg University, Goteborg, Sweden
BJOG 115:176-82; discussion 183. 2008..To describe the incidence of clinical miscarriage and to investigate the factors influencing the occurrence of clinical miscarriage... - Prevalence and risk factors for prelabor rupture of the membranes (PROM) at or near-term in an urban Swedish populationL Ladfors
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sahlgrenska University Hospital Ostra, Goteborg, Sweden
J Perinat Med 28:491-6. 2000..To determine the prevalence, recurrence rate and to identify risk factors for prelabor rupture of the membranes (PROM) after 34 completed weeks in an urban Swedish population... - The prevalence of urinary incontinence 20 years after childbirth: a national cohort study in singleton primiparae after vaginal or caesarean deliveryM Gyhagen
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Sahlgrenska Academy at Gothenburg University, Gothenburg, Sweden
BJOG 120:144-51. 2013..To investigate the prevalence and risk factors for urinary incontinence (UI) 20 years after one vaginal delivery or one caesarean section... - Young women requesting emergency contraception are, despite contraceptive counseling, a high risk group for new unintended pregnanciesG Falk
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Orebro Medical Centre Hospital, Orebro, Sweden
Contraception 64:23-7. 2001..Young women who request emergency contraception are, despite a planned follow-up with contraceptive counseling, a high risk group for new unintended pregnancies. In Sweden they do not seem to be a high risk group for STD... - A longitudinal population study of climacteric symptoms and their treatment in a random sample of Swedish womenL Thunell
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sahlgrenska University Hospital/Ostra, , Sweden
Climacteric 7:357-65. 2004..During the same period, smoking decreased, while body weight and exercise frequency increased... - Factors associated with endometrial thickness and uterine size in a random sample of postmenopausal womenB Gull
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Goteborg, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Goteborg, Sweden
Am J Obstet Gynecol 185:386-91. 2001..The objective of this study was to investigate factors possibly associated with endometrial thickness and uterine size in a random sample of postmenopausal women... - Can ultrasound replace dilation and curettage? A longitudinal evaluation of postmenopausal bleeding and transvaginal sonographic measurement of the endometrium as predictors of endometrial cancerB Gull
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Goteborg, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Sweden
Am J Obstet Gynecol 188:401-8. 2003.... - A three-armed randomized trial comparing open Burch colposuspension using sutures with laparoscopic colposuspension using sutures and laparoscopic colposuspension using mesh and staples in women with stress urinary incontinenceMaud Ankardal
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, S 413 45 Goteborg, Sweden
Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand 84:773-9. 2005..To compare open Burch colposuspension using sutures (OC) with laparoscopic colposuspension using sutures (LCS) and laparoscopic colposuspension using mesh and staples (LCM) in women with stress urinary incontinence... - Short- and long-term results of the tension-free vaginal tape procedure in the treatment of female urinary incontinenceMaud Ankardal
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Goteborg, Sweden
Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand 85:986-92. 2006..The aim was to describe the short- and long-term results of treatment for urinary incontinence (UI) in women using the tension-free vaginal tape (TVT) procedure at a single unit and to identify factors predictive of successful outcome... - Comparison of health care costs for open Burch colposuspension, laparoscopic colposuspension and tension-free vaginal tape in the treatment of female urinary incontinenceMaud Ankardal
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Göteborg Sweden
Neurourol Urodyn 26:761-6. 2007.... - Advanced maternal age and adverse perinatal outcomeBo Jacobsson
Perinatal Centre, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sahlgrenska University Hospital Ostra, S 416 85 Goteborg, Sweden
Obstet Gynecol 104:727-33. 2004.... - The influence of different combined oral contraceptives on the prevalence and severity of dysmenorrheaI Milsom
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Goteborg, East Hospital, Sweden
Contraception 42:497-506. 1990..There were no significant differences in the prevalence and severity of dysmenorrhea between the users of monophasic OCs, irrespective of progestagen activity, and users of triphasic preparations... - Maternal fatalities, fetal and neonatal deaths related to motor vehicle crashes during pregnancy: a national population-based studyLaura Kvarnstrand
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sahlgrenska Academy at Goteborg University, Goteborg, Sweden
Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand 87:946-52. 2008.... - The levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system as an alternative to hysterectomy in peri-menopausal womenIan Milsom
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sahlgrenska Academy at Göteborg University and Sahlgrenska University Hospital, SE 416 85 Goteborg, Sweden
Contraception 75:S152-4. 2007..Since operative treatment in the form of a hysterectomy carries a not insignificant risk of morbidity and mortality, various forms of medical treatment have been advocated as initial treatment... - Contraceptive use and pregnancy outcome in three generations of Swedish female teenagers from the same urban populationIngela Lindh
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sahlgrenska Academy at Gothenburg University, Gothenburg SE 41685, Sweden
Contraception 80:163-9. 2009..The secondary objective was to describe the relationship between contraception, smoking, body mass index (BMI) and socioeconomic status (SES)... - A randomised trial comparing open Burch colposuspension using sutures with laparoscopic colposuspension using mesh and staples in women with stress urinary incontinenceMaud Ankardal
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, , Sweden
BJOG 111:974-81. 2004..CONCLUSION: Open colposuspension had a higher objective and subjective cure rate one year after surgery but with a greater blood loss, greater risk of urinary retention and a longer hospital stay than laparoscopic colposuspension... - A randomised double blind trial comparing misoprostol or placebo in the management of early miscarriageF Blohm
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, , Sweden
BJOG 112:1090-5. 2005..However, women who received misoprostol experienced more pain and required more analgesics than those who did not... - Acute effects of transdermal estrogen in postmenopausal women with coronary artery disease. Using a clinically relevant estrogen dose and concurrent antianginal therapyK Manhem
Clinical Experimental Research Laboratory, Department of Medicine, Sahlgrenska University Hospital Ostra, Goteborg University, Goteborg, Sweden
Cardiology 94:86-90. 2000..However, resting diastolic blood pressure was significantly decreased due to estrogen... - Introduction. NuvaRingI Milsom
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, , , Sweden
Eur J Contracept Reprod Health Care 7:11; discussion 37-9. 2002 - Lower urinary tract symptoms in womenIan Milsom
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sahlgrenska Academy at Gothenburg University, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden
Curr Opin Urol 19:337-41. 2009..To summarize recent population-based literature on the prevalence and consequences of urinary incontinence and overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms in women and describe our present knowledge regarding known risk factors... - The performance of a new scoring system for colposcopy in detecting high-grade dysplasia in the uterine cervixBjorn Strander
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Goteborg, Goteborg, Sweden
Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand 84:1013-7. 2005..To construct a simple scoring system for colposcopic examination that can facilitate education of colposcopists and increase the accuracy of evaluation... - Can changes in sex hormone binding globulin predict the risk of venous thromboembolism with combined oral contraceptive pills?Viveca Odlind
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Karolinska Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand 81:482-90. 2002..The aim of this article is to discuss sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG) as a marker of estrogenicity and as a surrogate indicator for the potential risk of VTE in users of COC... - Women's experience of coping with a positive Pap smear: A register-based study of women with two consecutive Pap smears reported as CIN 1Monica Ideström
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Central Hospital, Karlstad, Sweden
Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand 82:756-61. 2003.... - Acute effects of transdermal 17beta-estradiol on hemostatic variables after 24-hour treatmentHelena Hognert
Department of Medicine, Sahlgrenska University Hospital/Ostra, , Sweden
Clin Appl Thromb Hemost 8:239-43. 2002..Nor was there any measurable difference when comparing hypertensive and normotensive subjects... - A longitudinal study of the treatment of hot flushes: the population study of women in Gothenburg during a quarter of a centuryKerstin Rödström
Department of Primary Health Care, Sahlgrenska akademin, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Goteborg University, Sweden
Menopause 9:156-61. 2002..To describe the prevalence and treatment of hot flushes in premenopausal and postmenopausal women from the 1960s to the 1990s... - Effects of estrogen plus progesterone on hemodynamic and vascular reactivity in hypertensive postmenopausal womenLisa M Brandin
Institute of Medicine, Department of Emergency and Cardiovascular Medicine, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Sahlgrenska Academy, Goteborg University, Sweden
Blood Press 19:156-63. 2010..To investigate the medium-term effects of estrogen plus progesterone therapy (EPT) on vascular reactivity, endothelial function and hemodynamic responses in 20 hypertensive postmenopausal women... - A longitudinal population-based survey of urinary incontinence, overactive bladder, and other lower urinary tract symptoms in womenAnna Lena Wennberg
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Sahlgrenska Academy at Gothenburg University and Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden
Eur Urol 55:783-91. 2009.... - Changes in attitudes, knowledge and hormone replacement therapy use: a comparative study in two random samples with 6-year intervalLouise Thunell
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sahlgrenska University Hospital Ostra, Goteborg, Sweden
Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand 84:395-401. 2005..Design. Cross-sectional comparison was performed on two populations of women both aged 46-62 years and resident in the same urban Swedish population over a period of 6 years... - Lower urinary tract symptoms: lack of change in prevalence and help-seeking behaviour in two population-based surveys of women in 1991 and 2007Anna Lena Wennberg
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Sahlgrenska Academy at Gothenburg University and Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden
BJU Int 104:954-9. 2009.... 
Long term risk of invasive cancer after treatment for cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 3: population based cohort studyBjorn Strander
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sahlgren s Academy, University of Gothenburg, SU Ostra sjukhuset, SE 416 85, Sweden
BMJ 335:1077. 2007..To study the long term risk of invasive cancer of the cervix or vagina after treatment for cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 3...- Does HPV-status 6-12 months after treatment of high grade dysplasia in the uterine cervix predict long term recurrence?Bjorn Strander
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Goteborg, SE 413 45 Goteborg, Sweden
Eur J Cancer 43:1849-55. 2007..Women once treated for high grade cervical dysplasia have a high long term risk for developing new dysplasia or cancer... - Scientific evidence changes prescribing practice--a comparison of the management of the climacteric and use of hormone replacement therapy among Swedish gynaecologists in 1996 and 2003Louise Thunell
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sahlgrenska University Hospital/Ostra, , Sweden
BJOG 113:15-20. 2006..Current use of HRT was still high among female gynaecologists, although it had decreased since 1996... - Evidence for a secular trend in menopausal age: a population study of women in GothenburgKerstin Rödström
Department of Primary Health Care, Sahlgrenska Academy at Goteborg University, Sweden
Menopause 10:538-43. 2003..To describe secular trends in age of natural menopause... - Cervical cancer screening--"For better or worse...": women's experience of screeningMonica Ideström
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Central Hospital, SE 651 85 Karlstad, Sweden
Cancer Nurs 29:453-60. 2006..The women requested adequate and understandable information. Their trust remained because the contact with healthcare professionals involved in screening and in the follow-up program had been reassuring... - [Increasing number of Chlamydia infections--how can we reverse this trend?]Karin Stenqvist
Hudkliniken, Sahlgrenska Universitetssjukhuset, Goteborg
Lakartidningen 99:4860-2, 4865-6. 2002..The general public should be informed about the fact that chlamydia infections do not always give symptoms and may lead to infertility. Campaigns about condom use in order to avoid chlamydia, HIV-infection and other STD are needed... - Knowledge and attitudes about the Pap-smear screening program: a population-based study of women aged 20-59 yearsMonica Ideström
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Central Hospital, Karlstad, Sweden
Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand 81:962-7. 2002..The aim of this study was to investigate knowledge about and attitudes to gynecologic Pap-smear screening among women in a Swedish region where a screening program has been in existence since 1970... - Efficacy, acceptability and tolerability of the combined contraceptive ring, NuvaRing, compared with an oral contraceptive containing 30 microg of ethinyl estradiol and 3 mg of drospirenoneHans Joachim Ahrendt
Halberstädter Strasse 122, D 39112 Magdeburg, Germany
Contraception 74:451-7. 2006..This randomized multicenter, open-label, trial compared efficacy, acceptability, tolerability and compliance of NuvaRing with a combined oral contraceptive (COC), containing 30 microg of ethinyl estradiol (EE) and 3 mg of drospirenone... - Population-based survey of urinary incontinence, overactive bladder, and other lower urinary tract symptoms in five countries: results of the EPIC studyDebra E Irwin
Department of Epidemiology, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, United States
Eur Urol 50:1306-14; discussion 1314-5. 2006..Estimate the prevalence of urinary incontinence (UI), overactive bladder (OAB), and other lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) among men and women in five countries using the 2002 International Continence Society (ICS) definitions... - Expectant management of first-trimester miscarriage in clinical practiceFebe Blohm
Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sahlgrenska University Hospital East, SE 416 85 Gothenburg, Sweden
Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand 82:654-8. 2003..The aim of this study was to evaluate treatment efficacy and patient compliance in women with an early miscarriage managed expectantly in routine clinical practice... - Understanding the elements of overactive bladder: questions raised by the EPIC studyDebra E Irwin
Department of Epidemiology, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA
BJU Int 101:1381-7. 2008.... - Proceedings of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases International Symposium on Epidemiologic Issues in Urinary Incontinence in WomenJeanette S Brown
Department of Obstetrics Gynecology and Reproductive Services, University of California San Francisco, 94115, USA
Am J Obstet Gynecol 188:S77-88. 2003..The investigators were able to form an international collaborative research working group and identify potential collaborative projects to further research on the epidemiology of urinary incontinence and bladder dysfunction... - The impact of overactive bladder, incontinence and other lower urinary tract symptoms on quality of life, work productivity, sexuality and emotional well-being in men and women: results from the EPIC studyKarin S Coyne
United BioSource Corporation, Bethesda, MD 20814, USA
BJU Int 101:1388-95. 2008..To examine the effect overactive bladder (OAB) and other lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in a population sample, as OAB often occurs in conjunction with many other LUTS... - A review of adherence to drug therapy in patients with overactive bladderRamandeep K Basra
Guys and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust, and University College London, London, UK
BJU Int 102:774-9. 2008..Whilst there is some evidence that lack of efficacy and side-effects are contributory, these additional factors are also important... - [Oral contraceptives give long-lasting protection against ovarian cancer. Use of oral contraceptives can explain reduced incidence of ovarian cancer in Sweden]Ian Milsom
Lakartidningen 105:715-6. 2008 - Symptom bother and health care-seeking behavior among individuals with overactive bladderDebra E Irwin
Department of Epidemiology, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
Eur Urol 53:1029-37. 2008..To estimate symptom bother and health care seeking among individuals with overactive bladder (OAB; ie, cases) using current International Continence Society definitions... - [Increasing number of teenage pregnancies--multicultural approach in the preventive work is needed]Margareta Larsson
, Uppsala universitet
Lakartidningen 100:3070-2, 3074. 2003 - Overactive bladder syndrome in older peopleAdrian S Wagg
Department of Geriatric Medicine, University College London Hospitals, London, UK
BJU Int 99:502-9. 2007..The impact of treatment on the cognitively impaired and those receiving acetylcholinesterase inhibitors is discussed... - Design and validation of a new screening instrument for lower urinary tract dysfunction: the bladder control self-assessment questionnaire (B-SAQ)Ramandeep Basra
Guys and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
Eur Urol 52:230-7. 2007..This first validation study was undertaken amongst women... - The current and future burden and cost of overactive bladder in five European countriesPenny Reeves
Fourth Hurdle Consulting Ltd, London, United Kingdom
Eur Urol 50:1050-7. 2006..To estimate and compare the current and future direct cost of overactive bladder (OAB) to the health care systems of five European countries... - Impact of overactive bladder symptoms on employment, social interactions and emotional well-being in six European countriesDebra E Irwin
Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
BJU Int 97:96-100. 2006..To determine the impact of overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms on issues related to employment, social interactions, and emotional well-being in a population aged 40-64 years... - Ovulation incidence with oral contraceptives: a literature reviewIan Milsom
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Sahlgrenska Academy at Goteborg University, Goteborg, Sweden
J Fam Plann Reprod Health Care 34:237-46. 2008..g. Contraceptive$ in combination with (Ovulat$ adj Rate$), (Ovar$ adj Activ$) or (Escap$ adj Ovulat$)] and were limited to the search criteria 'Human' and 'from 1979 onwards'. The searches included publications up to July 2008...