Publications by authors named "J Bitzer"
Safer Sex. Access, availability, and quality of sexually transmitted infections healthcare across Europe: Call for Action by the European Board and College of Obstetrics & Gynaecology (EBCOG) and European Society of Contraception (ESCRH).
Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol
December 2024
Article Synopsis
- There are significant differences in STD healthcare services among 26 European countries, as revealed by a survey conducted by the European Board and College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology and the European Society of Contraception.
- The main issue contributing to these disparities is the lack of formal education and training for healthcare professionals, which hinders the quality of STD care provided.
- To improve sexual healthcare outcomes, there is a vital need for a standardized, evidence-based care model, supported by governmental policies and funding to enhance training and education opportunities across Europe.
Male contraception - Part of gender medicine and reproductive right of men.
Contraception
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- Pregnancy typically results from sexual interactions between individuals of any gender, highlighting the need for joint preventive measures against unwanted pregnancies.
- Sociocultural factors define gender-specific behaviors and access to contraceptive methods, influencing reproductive rights and contraceptive technology.
- A focus on equality in reproductive responsibilities and contraceptive choices, along with the availability of male contraceptive options, is essential for effective collaboration between partners in managing reproduction.
Background: The etonogestrel (ENG) subdermal implant is considered a well-tolerated and effective contraception option to avoid unintended pregnancies. However, it is unclear whether being affected by overweight or obesity diminishes the effectiveness of the implant.
Objectives: To systematically assess the published evidence on implant contraceptive effectiveness in women with overweight or obesity, and in women who underwent bariatric surgery.
Sexual health has been recognized as an essential component of the overall health and wellbeing. The current article aims, first, to review the current state of sexual health education in undergraduate medical curricula, identifying gaps, needs and challenges. The main part of this paper describes the development and content of an undergraduate sexual medicine curriculum based on a clear concept of the competencies students should learn regarding knowledge, skills and attitudes.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: To describe the effects of estetrol (E4) 15 mgdrospirenone (DRSP) 3 mg on physical and emotional premenstrual and menstrual symptoms.
Materials And Methods: We used Menstrual Distress Questionnaire (MDQ) data from a phase-3 trial (NCT02817828) in Europe and Russia with participants (18 - 50 years) using E4/DRSP for up to 13 cycles. We assessed mean changes in MDQ--scores from baseline to end of treatment in premenstrual (4 days before most recent flow) and menstrual (most recent flow) scores for 4 MDQ domains in starters and switchers (use of hormonal contraception in prior 3 months) and performed a shift analysis on individual symptoms within each domain.