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Two Cases of Acute Cholecystitis and Symptomatic Choledocholithiasis in Two Women Less than 40-Years-of-Age with Hormonal Intrauterine Devices

Case Reports in Gastrointestinal Medicine, 2018
Levonorgestrel uterine implants are accepted as a safe and efficacious method of contraception. One of the two major health side effects in a large controlled study of subcutaneous hormonal implants with levonorgestrel was a significant increase in ...
Helen M. Shields, Hasrat Sidhu
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Removal of a retroperitoneal foreign body by laparoscopic surgery

Gynecology and Minimally Invasive Therapy, 2019
Migration of intrauterine devices (IUDs) into the abdominal cavity is rare. In this report, we describe a patient in whom a levonorgestrel intrauterine system (LNG-IUS) device was initially misplaced outside of the uterus, likely due to stenosis of the ...
Saeki Shinichiro, Yu Wakimoto, Hidetake Kamei, Atsushi Fukui, Hiroaki Shibahara   +4 more
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Importance of the endometrial immune environment in endometrial cancer and associated therapies

Frontiers in Oncology, 2022
Endometrial cancer is rising in prevalence. The standard treatment modality of hysterectomy is becoming increasingly inadequate due primarily to the direct link between endometrial cancer and high BMI which increases surgical risks.
Hannah van der Woude, Kathryn Elizabeth Hally, Margaret Jane Currie, Olivier Gasser, Claire Elizabeth Henry   +4 more
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Cardiovascular risk profile according to World Health Organization medical eligibility criteria for contraceptive use of women using hormonal contraception in Rio de Janeiro state, Brazil

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective Hormonal contraception, especially combined oral contraceptives, is associated with an increase in cardiovascular risk. Thus, we aimed to analyze the use of hormonal contraceptive methods in the state of Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), with a focus on determining whether contraceptive use follows the cardiovascular profile of women ...
Isabela Pereira Fonseca Brusth, Juliana Montani Raimundo, Helene Nara Henriques Blanc   +2 more
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Mainstreaming of emergency contraception pill in India: Challenges and opportunities

Indian Journal of Community Medicine, 2015
Background: Emergency Contraception Pill (ECP) is an essential intervention to prevent unwanted pregnancies. However, its use has remained low due to various barriers including reservations among medical fraternity.
Anvita Dixit, M E Khan, Isha Bhatnagar
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Correction of menopausal disorders: new possibilities of menopausal hormone therapy

Медицинский совет, 2022
Determining the role of menopausal hormone therapy in the era of covid infection is an urgent task. The reasons for the lower rate of severe outcomes in women against the background of covid infection compared to men are currently being discussed.
L. Yu. Karakhalis
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Safety and efficacy of a suction cervical stabilizer for IUD insertion: Results from a multicenter post‐marketing study

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective To evaluate the experiences with an atraumatic device (Carevix®) for intrauterine device (IUD) placement in routine clinical practice. Methods Our prospective, post‐marketing study was conducted in 19 centers in Europe, Brazil and the USA. IUD insertions using Carevix device were documented for completion rates, patient‐reported pain
Michal Yaron, Victoria Crofts, Ana C. Marcelino, Ximena Espejo‐Arce, Elaine Garcia, Julia Barbe, Elisabeth Garcia Vilaplana, Micol Murtas, Cassia T. Juliato, Dehlia Moussaoui, Alissa Conklin, Luis Bahamondes   +11 more
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NOMAC-E2 shows a better contraceptive effectiveness than LNG combined oral contraceptives in women under 25: real-world PRO-E2 study

Gynecological Endocrinology, 2023
Objective: To investigate unintended pregnancy and changes in mood, acne, and weight in NOMAC-E2 vs levonorgestrel-containing COC (COCLNG) users under 25 years.Methods: In this large, observational study, new users (first-ever users of an eligible COC or
Sophia von Stockum, Anja Bauerfeind, Kerstin Becker, Christian Franke, Franca Fruzzetti, Joaquim Calaf, Christoph Keck, Klaas Heinemann   +7 more
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Rational Design of a Multipurpose Bioadhesive Vaginal Film for Co-Delivery of Dapivirine and Levonorgestrel

Pharmaceutics, 2019
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and unintended pregnancy, which can lead to life-threatening complications, are two major burdens for female reproductive health.
Jing Li, Galit Regev, S. Patel, D. Patton, Y. Sweeney, Philip Graebing, Sheila Grab, Lin Wang, V. Sant, L. Rohan   +9 more
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Prescription trends for combined oral contraceptives and thromboembolism incidence in Japan before and after public awareness events in 2013–2015

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective Combined oral contraceptives (COCs) for dysmenorrhea management have been covered by the Japanese universal health insurance system since 2008. Several public awareness events regarding COC prescriptions for dysmenorrhea were implemented between 2013 and 2015, including media reports on COC‐related fatalities in 2013, drug safety ...
Risa Ishida, Yusuke Sasabuchi, Kaori Koga, Shiori Itoi, Gentaro Izumi, Daisuke Shigemi, Hiroki Matsui, Yutaka Osuga, Hideo Yasunaga   +8 more
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