Publications by authors named "X De Muylder"

Acute myocardial infarction is an un-frequent event during pregnancy. It clearly causes an increase in both maternal and fetal mortality. We describe a case of pregnancy complicated during the second trimester by an acute myocardial infarction witch was treated by percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty combined with stenting.

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To take care of a patient presenting with chronic pelvic pain requires a long-term approach considering all the organic, psychological and sexological aspects of the problem. To relieve the patient, it could be very useful to analyse the doctor-patient relationship. Most probably a multidisciplinary team with all the colleagues caring for the patient is the best place to discuss these items.

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After menopause, especially after bilateral oophorectomy, androgens are significantly reduced in blood and this would influence the well-being of the woman. A Female Androgen Deficiency Syndrome has been described and it is logical to add androgens to the classical oestrogen replacement therapy. There are several advantages of such combined treatment including higher bone density, better sexual function, improved mood and general sense of well-being, less depression and enhanced cognitive functioning.

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