- Uterine Myomas and Treatments
- Endometriosis Research and Treatment
- Platelet Disorders and Treatments
- Coagulation, Bradykinin, Polyphosphates, and Angioedema
- Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management
- Ectopic Pregnancy Diagnosis and Management
- Gynecological conditions and treatments
- Ovarian function and disorders
- Sexual function and dysfunction studies
- Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia and Thrombosis
- Cardiovascular Issues in Pregnancy
Gelre Hospitals
2013-2025
Maastricht University
2023-2025
University of Groningen
2021
Radboud University Nijmegen
2021
Radboud University Medical Center
2021
Stigmatisation and lack of awareness about many women's health concerns constitute a major public problem. This study analyses the impact narrative medicine (NM) intervention designed for obstetrical-gynaecological (OB-GYN) professionals patients in teaching hospital. It used cocreated, site-specific poem based on patient clinician lived experience narratives to stimulate meaningful discussions taboo topics provide an opportunity participants learn from each other's perspectives experiences....
Heavy menstrual bleeding affects the physical functioning and social well-being of many women. The levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system endometrial ablation are 2 frequently applied treatments in women with heavy bleeding.This study aimed to compare effectiveness multicenter, randomized controlled, noninferiority trial was performed 26 hospitals a network general practices Netherlands. Women bleeding, aged 34 years older, without pregnancy wish or intracavitary pathology were...
Heavy menstrual bleeding is an important health problem. Two frequently used therapies are the levonorgestrel intra-uterine system (LNG-IUS) and endometrial ablation. The LNG-IUS can be applied easily by general practitioner, which saves costs, but has considerable failure rates. As alternative, ablation also very effective, this treatment to performed a gynaecologist. Due lack of direct comparison with ablation, there no evidence based preferred advice for use one these possibilities. A...
To explore key factors for successful support in women with moderate or severe Von Willebrand disease (VWD) who are faced heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) and surgery.A qualitative study design focus-group interviews thematic analysis of the discussions.Eleven VWD aged 41-68 years (median age 58 years) had a hysterectomy bipolar radiofrequency ablation (BRA) because HMB participated this study. Three 11 participants diagnosed before surgery. Two focus groups were conducted summer 2012....
(Abstracted from Am J Obstet Gynecol 2021;224(2):187.e1–187.e10) Heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) can negatively influence physical activity, work productivity, and sexual life therefore has a major impact on women's quality of (QoL). The National Institute for Health Care Excellence guidelines recommend the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (LNG-IUS) as treatment first choice HMB.
Abstract Introduction Heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) is a condition that affects 20%‐30% of women reproductive age. HMB has multifactorial pathophysiology, which incompletely understood. symptoms are very common in patients with established haemostasis defects, likewise, heavy have higher prevalence impaired Von Willebrand factor (VWF) levels and function, thrombocytopenia, platelet function coagulation. The aim this study was to quantify the coagulation reduced VWF activity HMB. Methods We...
Abstract Background Heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) is frequently the indicating symptom of an underlying disorder. The self-administered assessment tool (self-BAT) provides overview history and indication a tendency. Research about association between tendency choice HMB treatment scarce. Methods self-BAT was sent to all adult patients with seeking care at gynecological clinic. Closed questions on medical surgical management were provided, as well free-text question reflect personal...
Abstract Background The International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis bleeding assessment tool (ISTH‐BAT), is used during the diagnostic workup of disorders. Data ISTH‐BAT scores in women with heavy menstrual (HMB) undergoing endometrial ablation (EA) could be essential optimizing HMB counselling. Objective To investigate postsurgical incidence amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, quality life, re‐intervention after EA, score. Methods This study included who have undergone EA because HMB. During...