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Contraceptive-Induced Weight Gain-Myth and Reality Review.

The perception that hormonal contraception causes weight gain is a general belief that frequently hinders the initiation and continuation of effective family planning. This narrative review analyses data from Cochrane …

Editorial: Beyond contraception - advancing research and innovations in sexual and reproductive health to better meet the needs of women in Low-and middle-income countries.

Characteristics and Preoperative Management of Adolescent Patients With Pathology-Confirmed Endometriosis: A Multi-Institutional Study.

Endometriosis affects an estimated 25% to 75% of adolescent patients with chronic pelvic pain; the diagnosis is made surgically and treatment typically consists of hormone suppression and pain management strategies. …

[Features of myocardial infarction in women].

Myocardial infarction is a major public health concern for women. Hospitalization rates are increasing, particularly among young women. This trend is probably linked to the growing prevalence of cardiovascular risk …

Vaginal Contraception With NuvaRing Decreases Symptoms and Uterine Features of Adenomyosis: A Prospective Evaluation.

(Abstracted from Contraception 2025:150:111016, doi:10.1016/j.contraception.2025.111016) Adenomyosis occurs when ectopic endometrial glands invade the myometrium and can cause symptoms such as an enlarged uterus, heavy menstrual bleeding, pelvic pain, infertility, and …

Non-Invasive Diagnosis of Endometriosis by Questionnaires in Patients Using Contraception.

Background/Objectives: The assessment of endometriosis (EMS)-associated pain is important, but only very few studies address the potential use of questionnaires for non-invasive prediction of the disease. Methods: In a prospective …

Characteristics and health factors influencing menstrual changes after COVID-19 vaccination: A Spanish retrospective observational study in currently menstruating women.

There is increasing evidence that menstrual changes (MC) should be considered as an adverse event resulting from COVID-19 vaccination. However, the contributing health factors are still poorly understood.

Vaginal Contraception With NuvaRing Decreases Symptoms and Uterine Features of Adenomyosis: A Prospective Evaluation.

(Abstracted from Contraception 2025:150:111016, doi:10.1016/j.contraception.2025.111016) Adenomyosis occurs when ectopic endometrial glands invade the myometrium and can cause symptoms such as an enlarged uterus, heavy menstrual bleeding, pelvic pain, infertility, and …

Gender-Based Violence Among People With Disabilities: Qualitative Insights on Sexual and Reproductive Health Impacts Across the Life Course.

Women and gender-diverse people with disabilities are at an elevated risk of gender-based violence (GBV). This study examines how women and gender-diverse people with disabilities experience GBV and how such …

Understanding Peritoneal Fluid Estrogen and Progesterone Concentrations Permits Individualization of Medical Treatment of Endometriosis-Associated Pain with Lower Doses, Especially in Adolescents Not Requiring Contraception.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to review the importance of peritoneal fluid steroid hormone concentrations to understand the mechanism of hormonal medical treatment of endometriosis-associated pain. Design: The …