Publications by authors named "J Calaf"

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  • * Treatment options include medical therapies (like pain relievers and hormonal treatments) and surgical procedures (ranging from myomectomy to hysterectomy), but few drugs are specifically approved for treating UFs themselves, instead mostly focusing on symptom relief.
  • * Management of iron deficiency and anemia is crucial, especially for those experiencing heavy bleeding, and treatment choices should involve discussions between patients and healthcare providers about personal goals, including fertility and uterine preservation.
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Objective: To elucidate the presence, importance, and characteristics of menstrual changes related to stressful circumstances during the COVID-19 lockdown in Spain.

Study Design: An online survey was administered in Spain to menstruating women aged 15-55 who had not contracted COVID-19. It collected information on activities during the lockdown, sexual activity, perceptions of emotional status, any changes in menstrual characteristics, and impact on quality of life.

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to develop eligibility criteria for use in non-gynecological cancer patients. We searched all the articles published in peer-reviewed journals up to March 2021. We utilized the PICOS standards and the following selection criteria: menopausal women with a history of non-gynecological and non-breast cancer who underwent hormone replacement therapy (HRT) using various preparations (oestrogens alone or in combination with a progestogen, tibolone, or tissue selective oestrogen complex) and different routes of administration (including oral, transdermal, vaginal, or intra-nasal).

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The Heavy menstrual bleeding: Evidence-based Learning for best Practice (HELP) Group developed an educational website about heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB). The "HMB improving Outcomes with Patient counseling and Education" (HOPE) project examined the website's impact on women's knowledge, confidence, and consultations with healthcare providers (HCPs). HOPE was a quantitative online survey of gynecologists and women with HMB in Brazil.

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