Publications by authors named "Florent Fouelifack Ymele"

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  • A study in Cameroon examined why modern contraceptive use is low by analyzing the methods selected and their side effects among women in an urban clinic.
  • The research involved surveying 1,180 women at the CAMNAFAW Clinic in Yaoundé, revealing that the most popular contraceptive methods were depot medroxy progesterone acetate (72.1%) and oral combined contraceptives (21.3%).
  • Out of the women consulted, 14.5% reported side effects, with irregular vaginal bleeding being the most common; side effects were particularly notable among users of subcutaneous implants (28%).
  • The study suggests that contraceptive choices should consider both the preferences of couples and the potential side effects to improve adherence and reduce failure rates.
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We present the case of a rare vulva tumour, in a 33 years Cameroonian old woman and managed in Obstetrics and Gynecology Unit of Yaoundé Central Hospital in Cameroon. It was a painless pedunculated vulva tumour which developed over a period of six months. This gigantic rapidly growing tumour, was treated with simple surgical resection.

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Background. Infections with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B (HBV), and hepatitis C virus (HCV) are currently major public health problems. Methods.

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