Publications by authors named "Meivys Garcia"

Objective: To comprehensively describe current preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy (PGT-A) practices and management of non-euploid embryos in Canada.

Methods: This was a cross-sectional study utilizing an online survey distributed by email to all medical directors of fertility clinics with independent in vitro fertilization (IVF) embryology laboratories. The survey was designed to determine practice patterns regarding PGT-A usage; PGT-A reference laboratory, platform, and thresholds for classifying embryos; and management of embryos classified as mosaic, inconclusive, or aneuploid.

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Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of levonorgestrel intrauterine systems (LNG-IUS) in obese women with AUB on anticoagulant therapy.

Design: Prospective observational case series (Canadian Task Force Classification II-3).

Setting: University affiliated teaching hospital.

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Objective: This research provides an initial exploration of obstetrics and gynaecology residents' self-rated knowledge base, motivation to practise, skills, and practice patterns with respect to patient counselling concerning contraception, prevention of sexually transmitted infection (STI), sexual dysfunction, and intimate partner violence and sexual coercion.

Methods: Obstetrics and gynaecology residents (N = 27) at all levels of training at four Ontario postgraduate programs completed self-reports of knowledge, motivation, skills, and practice patterns for counselling concerning four focal issues in women's sexual and reproductive health.

Results: Obstetrics and gynaecology residents generally possessed a sound knowledge base in the areas under study, but significant gaps were observed in their knowledge of condom use, abortion, sexual dysfunction, and intimate partner violence and sexual coercion.

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