Non-gestational uterine choriocarcinoma inside a leiomyoma: importance of early suspicion in prognosis.

Uterine choriocarcinoma is a trophoblastic neoplasm most commonly related to pregnancy. However, there are already cases of non-gestational uterine choriocarcinoma (NGC) described in literature. The difficult diagnosis may delay treatment and threaten patient survival.

Physician awareness regarding contraceptive counselling in women with chronic disease.

Introduction: Contraceptive counselling is essential in women with chronic disease, though it is frequently overlooked. We aimed to assess practices and awareness in contraceptive counselling in hospital physicians caring for reproductive age women with chronic disease.

Methods: A questionnaire was distributed in April 2017 to physicians from 16 medical specialties in a tertiary care hospital in Portugal.

Menstrual pattern and contraceptive choices of Portuguese athletes.

Objectives: Menstrual symptoms are commonly cited barriers to physical activity in women. Delay or avoidance of menstruation through hormonal contraceptives may mitigate those barriers. Our purpose is to identify the uterine bleeding patterns of Portuguese athletes, their contraceptive choices and the impact of contraceptive methods in sports performance.