Effects of extended regimens of the contraceptive vaginal ring on carbohydrate metabolism.

Background: There are few publications on the metabolic effects of extended regimens of the contraceptive vaginal ring. The aim of this study was to assess changes in fasting plasma glucose levels and insulin concentration of women using the contraceptive vaginal ring continuously over a 1-year period.

Study Design: This prospective cohort enrolled 75 women (ages 18-37 years) who used a contraceptive vaginal ring releasing 120 mcg of etonogestrel and 15 mcg of ethinyl estradiol daily continuously for 84 days, followed by a 7-day ring-free interval, during 1 year.

Extended regimens of the contraceptive vaginal ring versus hormonal oral contraceptives: effects on lipid metabolism.

Background: Combined oral contraceptives used in an extended regimen have been studied because of their potential benefits; however, there have been few publications on extended regimens of contraceptive vaginal rings. The aim of this study was to assess the effects of these two extended regimens on the lipid metabolism of women using these contraceptive methods during 1 year.

Study Design: This prospective study enrolled 150 women: 75 used a vaginal contraceptive ring (11.

Metabolic effects of contraceptive implants in adolescents.

Background: This prospective study analyzed the metabolic effects of an etonogestrel implant used for 1 year by adolescents.

Study Design: The study population comprised 47 postpartum adolescents (mean 17.2 years old) managed at the Family Planning Sector of São Paulo Federal University.

Extended regimens of the combined contraceptive vaginal ring containing etonogestrel and ethinyl estradiol: effects on lipid metabolism.

Background: Oral contraceptives used for extended periods of time have been studied because of their potential benefits; however, there have been few publications on extended regimens of vaginal contraceptive rings. The aim of this study was to evaluate modifications in the lipid profile of women using the vaginal ring continuously over a 1-year period.

Study Design: This prospective cohort enrolled 75 women (18-37 years) who used a contraceptive vaginal ring releasing 120 mcg of etonogestrel and 15 mcg of ethinyl estradiol daily continuously for 84 days, followed by a 7-day ring-free interval, during 1 year.

Extended regimens of the contraceptive vaginal ring: evaluation of clinical aspects.

Background: Oral contraceptives used for extended periods of time have been extensively studied because of their potential benefits; however, there have been few publications on extended regimens of vaginal contraceptive rings. The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical symptoms, body weight and blood pressure changes in women using the vaginal ring continuously over a 1-year period.

Study Design: This prospective cohort evaluated clinical aspects (dysmenorrhea, headache, breast tenderness, leg pain and irritability), body weight and blood pressure changes in 75 women (18-37 years of age) using a vaginal ring releasing 120 mcg of etonogestrel and 15 mcg of ethinyl estradiol daily, over a continuous period of 84 days, followed by a 7-day ring-free interval, during 1 year.

Extended regimens of the vaginal contraceptive ring: cycle control.

Background: Oral contraceptives used for extended periods of time have been extensively studied because of their potential benefits; however, there have been few publications on extended regimen of vaginal rings. The aim of this study was to compare the bleeding patterns of women using extended regimens of the vaginal ring or oral contraceptives.

Study Design: Prospective cohort involving 150 women: 75 used vaginal rings that release 120 mcg of etonogestrel and 15 mcg of ethinyl estradiol daily, and 75 took oral contraceptives containing ethinyl estradiol 0.

Stuck leaflet of bileaflet prosthesis in mitral position - five cases to make us think.

Objectives: We present five cases of mitral bileaflet prosthesis dysfunction as a result of a stuck leaflet in closed position, diagnosed at surgery or during the first postoperative year.

Methods And Results: The diagnosis was made by echocardiography and could be confirmed by fluoroscopy in three patients. All cases had in common an early occurrence and the presence of a clean prosthesis by transesophageal echocardiography (TEE).

Bleeding patterns of women using extended regimens of the contraceptive vaginal ring.

Introduction: This prospective observational study evaluated the bleeding patterns of women using a vaginal ring releasing 120 microg of etonogestrel and 15 microg of ethinyl estradiol daily, over a continuous period of 84 days followed by 7 ring-free days.

Methods: The study enrolled 75 volunteers aged 18 to 37 years. Sixty-two (82.