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Non-contraceptive benefits of hormonal and intrauterine reversible contraceptive methods by Bahamondes, Luis, Valeria Bahamondes, M, Shulman, Lee P

“…Most contraceptive methods present benefits beyond contraception; however, despite a large body of evidence, many healthcare professionals (HCPs), users and…”
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A randomized clinical trial of the effect of intensive versus non-intensive counselling on discontinuation rates due to bleeding disturbances of three long-acting reversible contraceptives by Modesto, Waleska, Bahamondes, M. Valeria, Bahamondes, Luis

“…STUDY QUESTION Does intensive counselling before insertion and throughout the first year of use have any influence on discontinuation rates due to…”
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Pregnancy outcomes associated with extended use of the 52-mg 20 μg/day levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system beyond 60 months: A chart review of 776 women in Brazil by Bahamondes, Luis, Fernandes, Arlete, Bahamondes, M. Valeria, Juliato, Cassia T., Ali, Moazzam, Monteiro, Ilza

“…To assess the contraceptive performance of the 52-mg 20 μg/day levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (LNG-IUS, Mirena; Bayer Oy, Turku, Finland) among…”
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Analysing the context and characteristics of legal abortion and comprehensive post-abortion care among adolescents aged 10-14 in a network of sentinel centres in Latin America: a retrospective cross-sectional study, 2016-2020 by Williams, Caitlin R., Valeria Bahamondes, M., Gómez Ponce de León, Rodolfo, da Costa Machado, Helymar, Bahamondes, Luis, Caffe, Sonja, Serruya, Suzanne Jacob

“…Pregnancy-related complications are a substantial source of morbidity and mortality among adolescents in low- and middle-income countries. While the youngest…”
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Body weight and composition in users of levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system by Dal'Ava, Natália, Bahamondes, Luis, Bahamondes, M. Valeria, de Oliveira Santos, Allan, Monteiro, Ilza

“…Abstract Background There is little information about body weight and body composition (BC) among users of the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system…”
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Disease activity and thromboembolic events in women with systemic lupus erythematosus with and without anti-phospholipid syndrome: users of the 52-mg levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system by Rebelo, Rafaella C., Pignaton, Estephania, Valeria Bahamondes, M., Costallat, Lilian T. L., Appenzeller, Simone, Bahamondes, Luis, Fernandes, Arlete

“…Purpose The disease status and thromboembolic events in women with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), with and without anti-phospholipid syndrome (APS), were…”
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A prospective, open-label, single arm, multicentre study to evaluate efficacy, safety and acceptability of pericoital oral contraception using levonorgestrel 1.5 mg by Festin, Mario P.R., Bahamondes, Luis, Nguyen, Thi My Huong, Habib, Ndema, Thamkhantho, Manopchai, Singh, Kuldip, Gosavi, Arundhati, Bartfai, Gyorgy, Bito, Tamas, Bahamondes, M. Valeria, Kapp, Nathalie

“…Abstract STUDY QUESTION Will the use of levonorgestrel (LNG) 1.5 mg taken at each day of coitus by women who have relatively infrequent sex be an efficacious,…”
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Length of the endometrial cavity and intrauterine contraceptive device expulsion by Bahamondes, M. Valeria, Monteiro, Ilza, Canteiro, Renata, Fernandes, Arlete dos Santos, Bahamondes, Luis

“…Abstract Objective To evaluate the correlation between endometrial cavity length and expulsion rate in acceptors of the TCu380A intrauterine device (IUD) or…”
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Effect of hormonal contraceptives during breastfeeding on infant's milk ingestion and growth by Bahamondes, Luis, M.D., Ph.D, Bahamondes, M. Valeria, M.D., Ph.D, Modesto, Waleska, M.Sc, Tilley, Ian B., M.D, Magalhães, Alviclér, Ph.D, Pinto e Silva, João Luiz, M.D., Ph.D, Amaral, Eliana, M.D., Ph.D, Mishell, Daniel R., M.D

“…Objective To measure infants' breast milk intake and infant growth when their mothers initiated either combined oral contraceptive (COC),…”
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Estimated disability-adjusted life years averted by long-term provision of long acting contraceptive methods in a Brazilian clinic by Bahamondes, Luis, Bottura, Bruna F., Bahamondes, M. Valeria, Gonçalves, Mayara P., Correia, Vinicius M., Espejo-Arce, Ximena, Sousa, Maria H., Monteiro, Ilza, Fernandes, Arlete

“…STUDY QUESTION What is the contribution of the provision, at no cost for users, of long acting reversible contraceptive methods (LARC; copper intrauterine…”
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A Randomized Clinical Trial of the Effect of Intensive Versus Non-intensive Counseling on Discontinuation Rates Due to Bleeding Disturbances of Three Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptives by Modesto, Waleska, Valeria Bahamondes, M, Bahamondes, Luis

“…ABSTRACTLong-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs) include the etonogestrel (ENG)–releasing subdermal implant, the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine…”
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New and emerging contraceptives: a state-of-the-art review by Bahamondes, Luis, Bahamondes, M Valeria

“…The first hormonal contraceptive was introduced onto the market in several countries 50 years ago; however, the portfolio of contraceptive methods remains…”
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IUD self-removal as self-care: Research is needed in low and middle-income countries by Cartwright, Alice F., Mackenzie, Amelia C. L., Callahan, Rebecca L., Bahamondes, M. Valeria, Dorflinger, Laneta J.

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Resources and procedures in the treatment of heavy menstrual bleeding with the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (LNG-IUS) or hysterectomy in Brazil by Bahamondes, M. Valeria, de Lima, Yuri, Teich, Vanessa, Bahamondes, Luis, Monteiro, Ilza

“…Abstract Background Heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) is the most common complaint of women seeking gynecological care. Treatments included surgical or medical…”
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Pain at insertion of the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system in nulligravida and parous women with and without cesarean section by Santos, Ana Raquel Gouvea, Bahamondes, M. Valeria, Hidalgo, M. Margarete, Atti, Ana, Bahamondes, Luis, Monteiro, Ilza

“…Abstract Background Despite the high contraceptive effectiveness and noncontraceptive benefits of the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (LNG-IUS) in…”
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Long-acting reversible contraceptive (LARCs) methods by Bahamondes, Luis, Fernandes, Arlete, Monteiro, Ilza, Bahamondes, M. Valeria

“…Unplanned pregnancy (UP) is a public health problem, which affects millions of women worldwide. Providing long-acting reversible contraceptive (LARC) methods…”
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Intrauterine device use is safe among nulligravidas and adolescent girls by Bahamondes, M Valeria, Bahamondes, Luis

“…The use of intrauterine devices (IUDs), including the copper-bearing device and the levonorgestrel intrauterine system (LNG-IUS), is safe among nulligravidas…”
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Serum levonorgestrel levels and endometrial thickness during extended use of the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system by Hidalgo, Maria M, Hidalgo-Regina, Creusa, Bahamondes, M. Valeria, Monteiro, Ilza, Petta, Carlos A, Bahamondes, Luis

“…Abstract Background The levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (LNG-IUS) is a contraceptive method approved for five years of use. However, there is some…”
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Exploratory study of the effect of lifestyle counselling on bone mineral density and body composition in users of the contraceptive depot-medroxyprogesterone acetate by Modesto, Waleska, Bahamondes, M. Valeria, Silva dos Santos, Priscila, Fernandes, Arlete, Dal'Ava, Natalia, Bahamondes, Luis

“…Abstract Objectives To compare variations in bone mineral density (BMD) and body composition (BC) in depot-medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) users and…”
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Potential of LARC to recover loss in satisfied demand for modern contraception after the COVID-19 pandemic: a case scenario analysis of Brazil and Mexico by Gómez Ponce de Leon, Rodolfo, Bahamondes, Maria Valeria, Hellwig, Franciele, Barros, Aluísio, Bahamondes, Luis, Tobar, Federico, da Silveira, Mariangela Freitas, Ali, Moazzam, Gómez-Sánchez, Pio Iván, Bremner, Jason, Smith, Martyn, Serruya, Suzanne J

“…To estimate inequalities in demand for family planning satisfied with modern methods among women in Latin America and the Caribbean, with an emphasis on Brazil…”
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