Abstract Overview and Aims: In high-income countries, 5% of puerperal deaths are due to postpartum infections. Although there is clear evidence that antibiotic prophylaxis before caesarean section reduces the incidence of infection, there is less evidence in operative birth. The aim of this study was to compare the prevalence of puerperal infection between operative birth and spontaneous vaginal birth, finding ...
Abstract Introduction and Objectives: Tocology knowledge is crucial in obstetrician's decisions and actions. The aim of this research is to assess the experience of Portuguese Gynecology and Obstetrics residents in performing operative vaginal delivery. Study design, population and methodology: Observational and transversal study with collecting an anonymous online survey with 47 questions, performed to 2nd to ...
Abstract Estetrol (E4) is a native fetal estrogen with a distinct pharmacological profile, acting preferentially on alpha estrogen receptors. Estetrol (15 mg) in combination with drospirenone (3 mg) has been recently approved for contraception. The advantage of hormonal combined contraception with estetrol is demonstrated by neutral impact on hemostatic factors, decreased modulation on lipidic parameters which ...
Abstract Introduction: Ulipristal acetate (UPA) was introduced in clinical practice for the treatment of uterine fibroids in February 2012. During the post-marketing exposure, there were reports of liver injury and the European Medicine Agency recommended monitoring of liver enzymes for safety reasons. Objectives: The aim of this survey was to gather information about Portuguese gynaecologists’ experience with ...
Resumo Introdução: A investigação clínica (IC) é essencial para a formação médica, além de requisito obrigatório do currículo de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia (GO). Contudo, a literatura acerca da atitude dos internos portugueses relativamente à IC é escassa. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar obstáculos e incentivos à IC no internato de GO em Portugal. Materiais e Métodos: Estudo transversal, com realização de um...
Overview and Aims: Technology has allowed hysteroscopy to be increasingly performed in the office (HO). Yet, fear of patient pain associated with HO still prevents clinicians from choosing it instead of traditional hysteroscopy (HA). We aimed to compare pain perception and satisfaction in patients submitted to HO versus HA and to determine socio-demographic and clinical factors that influence patient experience...