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Open AccessRandomized study on the effectiveness of nomegestrol acetate plus 17β-estradiol oral contraceptive versus dienogest oral pill in women with suspected endometriosis‑associated chronic pelvic pain
To evaluate the effects of a combined oral contraceptive containing 1.5 mg 17b-estradiol (E2) and 2.5 mg nomegestrol acetate (NOMAC) or 2 mg/daily dienogest (DNG) oral progestin on endometriosis-associated chr...
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Open AccessEvidence for HPV DNA in the placenta of women who resorted to elective abortion
It is believed that HPV infection can result in the death of placental trophoblasts and cause miscarriages or preterm birth. In clinical cases of placental villi positive for HPV DNA reported by other authors,...
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Contraception and Sexuality
Contraception stands as the fulcrum of a delicate balance between the reproductive experience and sexuality/genitality as an end in itself, giving the latter a playful and recreational dimension. Hormonal cont...
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Management of anxiety and pain perception in women undergoing office hysteroscopy: a systematic review
The aim of this review is to provide an overview of the literature about the perception and management of anxiety and pain in women undergoing an office hysteroscopic procedure.
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Dyspareunia in Women: Updates in Mechanisms and Current/Novel Therapies
Dyspareunia could influence negatively the sexuality of pre- and postmenopausal women. Genital pain can be cause for disturbing sexual desire. We conducted a review to describe interventions to address dyspare...
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Benign multicystic mesothelioma and peritoneal inclusion cysts: are they the same clinical and histopathological entities? A systematic review to find an evidence-based management
Peritoneal mesothelial cysts (PMC) are a clinical dilemma because of their true pathogenic nature. Many definitions have been associated with PMC, including “benign multicystic mesothelioma”, “cystic mesotheli...
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Biocompatible porcine dermis graft to treat severe cystocele: impact on quality of life and sexuality
To study the quality of life (QoL) and sexual function changes of women affected by severe cystocele treated using biocompatible porcine dermis graft.
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Open AccessZ-BeEAM (Ibritumomab tiuxetan, Bendamustine, Etoposide, Cytarabine, Melphalan) before autologous stem cell transplantation is safe and efficient for refractory large B-cell lymphoma
Refractory or relapsed large B-cells lymphoma are usually treated with a high dose chemotherapy regimen followed by an autolougous stem cells transplantation. BEAM (carmustine, etoposide, cytarabine, melphalan...
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Il trattamento con fissatore esterno delle fratture 1/3 distale di femore
The evolution of treatment for distal femoral fractures has sequentially addressed the difficulties of alignment, articular reduction, stabilization and fracture union. Adequate surgical stabilization and earl...
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TOT does not affect the urethral sphincter innervation: a pilot study
To exclude a neuromuscular denervation damage due to prosthetic mini-invasive surgery using transobturator tape (TOT) by pre and postoperative electromyography (EMG) of the striated urethral sphincter.
