- Gynecological conditions and treatments
- Uterine Myomas and Treatments
- Endometriosis Research and Treatment
- Ovarian function and disorders
- Hormonal and reproductive studies
- Sexual Differentiation and Disorders
- Birth, Development, and Health
- Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies
- Reproductive tract infections research
- Pelvic floor disorders treatments
- Menopause: Health Impacts and Treatments
- Sexual function and dysfunction studies
- Urinary Tract Infections Management
- Gestational Diabetes Research and Management
- Nutrition, Genetics, and Disease
- Diet and metabolism studies
- Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy
- Urological Disorders and Treatments
- Assisted Reproductive Technology and Twin Pregnancy
- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
- Gut microbiota and health
- Cancer Risks and Factors
- Maternal and fetal healthcare
- Reproductive Biology and Fertility
- Estrogen and related hormone effects
Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP)
2020-2025
Faculdade de Medicina de Jundiaí
2013
Background Women globally spend a significant portion of their lives experiencing perimenopausal and menopausal symptoms, which can severely affect quality life. Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) has proven effective in alleviating symptoms such as hot flushes, sleep disturbances, mood disorders. However, disparities access to HRT exist, especially low- middle-income countries (LMICs), where socioeconomic factors healthcare availability may limit treatment access.AimWe aimed explore economic...
To assess maternal and perinatal outcomes of pregnancies in women with chronic hypertension (CH). Retrospective cohort CH followed at a referral center for 5 year period (2012-2017). Data were obtained from medical charts review described as means frequencies, Poisson regression was performed to identify factors independently associated the occurrence superimposed pre-eclampsia (sPE). A total 385 included present study; majority > than 30 years old, multiparous, mostly white obese before...
Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) is a common condition, and the Menstrual Bleeding Questionnaire (MBQ) used for its assessment.To translate, assess cut-off point diagnosis, explore psychometric properties of MBQ use in Brazilian Portuguese.Prospective cohort study including 200 women (100 with 100 without AUB) at tertiary referral center.MBQ translation involved pilot-testing phase, instrument adjustment, data collection, back-translation. Cut-off was obtained using receiver operating curve...
Introduction Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) is the main cause of demand for gynecological care during reproductive period, with negative consequences on women’s lives. In Brazil, data prevalence AUB scarce and does not reflect national reality. Objective To evaluate associated factors in Brazil. Methods Multicenter cross-sectional study, including 8 centers representing 5 official geographic regions It included postmenarchal women who answered a sociodemographic questionnaire, socioeconomic...
Premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) is characterized by early hypoestrogenism. An increased risk of cardiovascular (CV) disease a long-term consequence POI. A challenge hormone therapy (HT) to reduce the CV risk. Cross-sectional study with lipid profile analysis (total cholesterol, LDL-C, HDL-C, VLDL-C and triglycerides), blood glucose levels arterial pressure women POI using HT, compared age BMI-matched normal function (controls). The mean BMI 102 patients HT controls were 37.2 ± 6.0 37.3...
Dementia prevalence is increasing in developing countries due to population aging. Brief tests for assessing cognition and activities of daily living are very useful the diagnosis dementia by clinician. Low education, particularly illiteracy, a hindrance several regions world.To compare Brazilian version Cognitive Abilities Screening Instrument-Short Form (CASI-S) with Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) Pfeffer Functional Activities Questionnaire (PFAQ) illiterate elderly.A cross-sectional...
To compare body composition between women with premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) using hormone therapy and controls normal function, to correlate cardiovascular risk markers in the POI group.A case-control study of 70 matched by age mass index controls.All were submitted whole-body dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) analyse composition. In group, total cholesterol, HDL-cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol, VLDL-cholesterol, triglycerides, glucose, insulin, transaminases C-reactive protein...
SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to comparatively evaluate the presence of abnormal uterine bleeding and associated factors among women from five official Brazilian geographic regions. METHODS: is a cross-sectional, population-based, multicenter reproductive-age regions Brazil. All participants answered questionnaires containing personal socioeconomic data information on (self-perception objective data). RESULTS: A total 1,761 were included, 724 Southeast, 408 Northeast, 221 South, 213...
To evaluate the outcome of surgical or hormone-based pharmacological treatment for deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE) in patients with pain symptoms.A retrospective cohort study 122 women DIE bowel was conducted: 61 underwent due to poor control and received alone at least six months. Chronic pelvic pain, dysmenorrhea, dyspareunia, dyschezia dysuria were evaluated by a visual analog scale (VAS) measure on from 0 10. Dyspareunia further using Deep Scale (scores 0-3).Surgery (n = women)...
Abstract Objective Premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) affects up to 3% of the global female population, influencing metabolic, cardiovascular, and reproductive health. Medical expertise in diagnosis, effects, treatment strategies, particularly for gynecologists, is crucial ensuring improved healthcare women. The objective this study assess state medical knowledge regarding treatment, follow-up POI among Brazilian gynecologists. Methods A cross-sectional was conducted using online...
Objective This study aimed to describe the vaginal microbiome of women with premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) receiving systemic hormone therapy (HT).
Although there are several situations that can potentially lead to lower androgen levels, until now is not defined a syndrome or biochemical criteria diagnose deficiency in women. Benefits of therapy these controversial.
Female sexual dysfunction (FSD) includes hypoactive desire disorders (HSDD) and arousal, orgasm genito pelvic pain disorder, vaginal penetration disorders.
Objective: To describe the vaginal microbiome of women with premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) receiving systemic hormone therapy (HT). Study design: Descriptive cross-sectional study. Methods: Forty POI HT for at least 6 months, were included in Vaginal secretion was collected DNA extraction followed by Pyrosequencing 16S rRNA. The samples pooled into phylogenetic groups (Ravel – I, II, III, IV, V). Results: Women had mean age 37.13 (± 7.27) years and diagnosis 27.90 8.68) years, a...
Introduction: Pre-eclampsia is a multifactorial disease specific to pregnancy, which can compromise multiple systems.Manifesting itself after the twentieth week of it significantly increase chances premature birth and perinatal morbidity mortality rates, being one main causes maternal mortality.In last 20 years, several concepts have been updated, making necessary carry out thorough analysis medical approaches adopted throughout this period in secondary care.Methodology: In review article,...