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List of works by Luis Bahamondes

A 3-year follow-up of women with endometriosis and pelvic pain users of the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system

scientific article published on 31 January 2009

A 3-year multicentre randomized controlled trial of etonogestrel- and levonorgestrel-releasing contraceptive implants, with non-randomized matched copper-intrauterine device controls

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A Qualitative Study on the Practice of Yoga for Women with Pain-Associated Endometriosis

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A case series on the use of Levonorgestrel 52mg intrauterine system after organ transplant.

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A cross-sectional study of the forearm bone density of long-term users of levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system

scientific article published on 22 December 2005

A cross-sectional study of the forearm bone mineral density in long-term current users of the injectable contraceptive depot medroxyprogesterone acetate

scientific article published on 10 August 2011

A multicenter randomized clinical trial of etonogestrel and levonorgestrel contraceptive implants with nonrandomized copper intrauterine device controls: effect on weight variations up to 3 years after placement

scientific article published on 16 May 2018

A prospective, open-label, single arm, multicentre study to evaluate efficacy, safety and acceptability of pericoital oral contraception using levonorgestrel 1.5 mg

scientific article published on 31 January 2016

A randomized clinical trial of the effect of intensive versus non-intensive counselling on discontinuation rates due to bleeding disturbances of three long-acting reversible contraceptives

scientific article published on 08 May 2014

A randomized controlled pilot study of ulipristal acetate for abnormal bleeding among women using the 52-mg levonorgestrel intrauterine system

scientific article published on 11 December 2019

A single post-ovulatory dose of ulipristal acetate impairs post-fertilization events in mice

scientific article published on 01 May 2019

A three-year longitudinal evaluation of the forearm bone density of users of etonogestrel- and levonorgestrel-releasing contraceptive implants

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Advances in contraceptive vaginal rings: what does the future hold?

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Assessment of biomarkers in women with endometriosis-associated pain using the ENG contraceptive implant or the 52 mg LNG-IUS: a non-inferiority randomised clinical trial

scientific article published on 29 October 2018

Assessment of the quality of cervical mucus among users of the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system at different times of use.

scientific article published on 7 June 2016

Assessment of the use of two new low-dose levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine systems as contraceptives

scientific article published on 01 May 2012

Barriers to Implementing and Consolidating a Family Planning Program that would meet Brazilian Needs

scientific article published on 03 August 2017

Binge eating and biochemical markers of appetite in new users of the contraceptive depot medroxyprogesterone acetate

scientific article published on 7 September 2016

Bleeding patterns and clinical performance of the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (Mirena) up to two years

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Bleeding patterns of HIV-infected women using an etonogestrel-releasing contraceptive implant and efavirenz-based or lopinavir/ritonavir-based antiretroviral therapy.

scientific article published on 26 May 2016

Bleeding profile associated with 1-year use of the segesterone acetate/ethinyl estradiol contraceptive vaginal system: pooled analysis from Phase 3 trials

scientific article published on 06 August 2019

Body composition and bone mineral density in users of the etonogestrel-releasing contraceptive implant.

scientific article published on 19 June 2015

Body weight and body composition of depot medroxyprogesterone acetate users

scientific article published on 27 March 2014

Body weight and composition in users of levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system

scientific article published on 23 March 2012

Bone mineral density in users of two kinds of once-a-month combined injectable contraceptives

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Carbohydrate complexity and proportion of serum FSH isoforms reflect pituitary-ovarian activity in perimenopausal women and depot medroxyprogesterone acetate users

scientific article published on 25 February 2009

Changes in calcium metabolism and bone mineral density in new users of medroxyprogesterone acetate during the first year of use

scientific article published on 20 September 2019

Comment on 'Practical advice for avoidance of pain associated with insertion of intrauterine contraceptives': authors' response.

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Comment on 'practical advice for avoidance of pain associated with insertion of intrauterine contraceptives': authors' response.

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Comments on manuscript: vaginal misoprostol prior to intrauterine device insertion in women delivered only by elective cesarean section: a randomized double-blind clinical trial

scientific article published on 7 February 2017

Comparison of two cohorts of women who expulsed either a copper-intrauterine device or a levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system

scientific article published on 28 January 2016

Comparison of two strategies for the administration of injectable depot medroxyprogesterone acetate: among women who returned to a family planning clinic at three- or six-month intervals

scientific article published on 17 August 2016

Contraception and reproductive planning during the COVID-19 pandemic

scientific article published on 14 June 2020

Contraceptive sales in the setting of the Zika virus epidemic

scientific article (publication date: 2017)

Control of endometriosis-associated pain with etonogestrel-releasing contraceptive implant and 52-mg levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system: randomized clinical trial

scientific article published on 01 November 2018

Correlation between endometrial histology, microvascular density and calibre, matrix metalloproteinase-3 and bleeding pattern in women using a levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system

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Current practice in the management of symptoms of endometriosis: a survey of Brazilian gynecologists

scientific article published on 01 November 2007

Cytological evaluation and investigation of the vaginal flora of long-term users of the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (LNG-IUS).

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Depression in women with endometriosis with and without chronic pelvic pain

scientific article published on 01 January 2006

Disease activity and thromboembolic events in women with systemic lupus erythematosus with and without anti-phospholipid syndrome: users of the 52-mg levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system

scientific article published on 02 April 2019

Doses of levonorgestrel comparable to that delivered by the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system can modify the in vitro expression of zona binding sites of human spermatozoa

scientific article published on 19 September 2005

Ease of insertion and clinical performance of the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system in nulligravidas

scientific article published on 25 June 2011

Effect of a combined oral contraceptive containing 20 microg ethinyl estradiol and 75 microg gestodene on hemostatic parameters

scientific article published in January 2006

Effect of antiretroviral therapy including lopinavir/ritonavir or efavirenz on etonogestrel-releasing implant pharmacokinetics in HIV-positive women

scientific article published on 01 August 2014

Effect of exposure to ulipristal acetate on sperm function

scientific article published on December 1, 2012

Effect of hormonal contraceptives during breastfeeding on infant's milk ingestion and growth

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Effect of the injectable contraceptive depot-medroxyprogesterone acetate on coagulation parameters in new users

scientific article published on 15 May 2017

Effect of vaginal administration of misoprostol before intrauterine contraceptive insertion following previous insertion failure: a double blind RCT.

scientific article published on 3 June 2015

Effectiveness of the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system in the treatment of adenomyosis diagnosed and monitored by magnetic resonance imaging

scientific article published on 27 July 2007

Effects of ulipristal acetate on sperm DNA fragmentation during in vitro incubation

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Efficacy and tolerance of metronidazole and miconazole nitrate in treatment of vaginitis

scientific article published on 7 July 2008

Efficacy of the 1-year (13-cycle) segesterone acetate and ethinylestradiol contraceptive vaginal system: results of two multicentre, open-label, single-arm, phase 3 trials

scientific article published on 20 June 2019

Efficacy, safety, and tolerability of a monophasic oral contraceptive containing nomegestrol acetate and 17β-estradiol: a randomized controlled trial

scientific article published on 01 May 2012

Emerging female contraceptives

scientific article published on January 17, 2011

Endometrial chemokines, uterine natural killer cells and mast cells in long-term users of the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system

scientific article published on 25 January 2006

Endometrial histology, microvascular density and caliber, and matrix metalloproteinase-3 in users of the Nestorone-releasing contraceptive implant with and without endometrial breakthrough bleeding

scientific article published on 29 March 2006

Endometriosis-associated pain scores and biomarkers in users of the etonogestrel-releasing subdermal implant or the 52-mg levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system for up to 24 months

scientific article published on 18 February 2020

Enlarged ovarian follicles in users of a levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system and contraceptive implant

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Estimated disability-adjusted life years averted by free-of-charge provision of the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system over a 9-year period in Brazil

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Estimated disability-adjusted life years averted by long-term provision of long acting contraceptive methods in a Brazilian clinic

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Exploratory study of the effect of lifestyle counselling on bone mineral density and body composition in users of the contraceptive depot-medroxyprogesterone acetate

scientific article published on 13 June 2014

Expulsion rate among users of two models of intrauterine devices (IUD), the Multiload 375 and the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (LNG-IUS, Mirena).

scientific article published on 15 January 2009

Extended Effectiveness of the Etonogestrel-Releasing Contraceptive Implant and the 20 µg Levonorgestrel-Releasing Intrauterine System for 2 Years Beyond U.S. Food and Drug Administration Product Labeling

scientific article published on 20 December 2017

Extended use up to 5 years of the etonogestrel-releasing subdermal contraceptive implant: comparison to levonorgestrel-releasing subdermal implant

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Factors associated with reproductive options in HIV-infected women

scientific article published in January 2005

Family planning: an essential health activity in the pandemic of SARS-CoV-2

scientific article published on 21 May 2020

Follow-up of users of intrauterine device with and without bacterial vaginosis and other cervicovaginal infections

scientific article published on August 2003

Follow-up visits to check strings after intrauterine contraceptive placement cannot predict or prevent future expulsion

scientific article published on 14 March 2019

Forearm bone mineral density in postmenopausal former users of depot medroxyprogesterone acetate

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Health systems analysis and evaluation of the barriers to availability, utilisation and readiness of sexual and reproductive health services in COVID-19-affected areas: a WHO mixed-methods study protocol

scientific article published in 2022

High prevalence of insulin resistance assessed by the glucose clamp technique in hormonal and non-hormonal contraceptive users

scientific article published on 20 October 2014

High rate of unintended pregnancy among pregnant women in a maternity hospital in Córdoba, Argentina: a pilot study

scientific article published on 20 July 2009

Human vaginal histology in long-term users of the injectable contraceptive depot-medroxyprogesterone acetate.

scientific article published on 7 February 2014

Hyperinsulinemic-euglycemic clamp over the first year of use of depot-medroxyprogesterone acetate as a contraceptive

scientific article published on 14 April 2018

Implications of cycle length immediately after discontinuation of combined oral contraceptives on use of the Standard Days Method

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In vitro and in vivo effects of ulipristal acetate on fertilization and early embryo development in mice

scientific article published on 17 November 2015

In vitro assessment of some sperm function following exposure to levonorgestrel in human fallopian tubes

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In vitro effect of levonorgestrel on sperm fertilizing capacity and mouse embryo development

scientific article published in July 2005

In vivo assessment of the human sperm acrosome reaction and the expression of glycodelin-A in human endometrium after levonorgestrel-emergency contraceptive pill administration

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Inequitable access to assisted reproductive technology for the low-income Brazilian population: a qualitative study

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Infertility care and the introduction of new reproductive technologies in poor resource settings

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Insulin resistance parameters in users of the injectable contraceptive depot medroxyprogesterone acetate during one year of use.

scientific article published on 3 July 2015

Interventions for the prevention of pain associated with the placement of intrauterine contraceptives: An updated review

scientific article published on 27 June 2019

Intracervical block for levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system placement among nulligravid women: a randomized double-blind controlled trial

scientific article published on 18 September 2019

Intravaginal electrical stimulation for the treatment of chronic pelvic pain

scientific article published on 01 April 2005

Knowledge and attitudes of Latin American gynecologists regarding unplanned pregnancy and use of combined oral contraceptives

scientific article published on 4 May 2015

Knowledge and attitudes of Latin American obstetricians and gynecologists regarding intrauterine contraceptives

scientific article published on 16 July 2015

Knowledge of Latin American Obstetricians and Gynecologists regarding Heavy Menstrual Bleeding.

scientific article published on 25 August 2016

Length of the endometrial cavity and intrauterine contraceptive device expulsion

scientific article published on 26 January 2011

Length of the endometrial cavity as measured by uterine sounding and ultrasonography in women of different parities

scientific article published on 01 March 2010

Levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (Mirena) as a therapy for endometrial hyperplasia and carcinoma

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Levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system and breast cancer risk: A systematic review and meta-analysis

scientific article published on 28 January 2020

Levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system: uses and controversies.

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Lipid profile in women over 35 years old using triphasic combined oral contraceptives

scientific article published in May 2004

Long-acting reversible contraceptive (LARCs) methods

scientific article published on 20 December 2019

Long-term assessment of forearm bone mineral density in postmenopausal former users of depot medroxyprogesterone acetate

scientific article published on 24 December 2010

Low priority level for infertility services within the public health sector: a Brazilian case study

scientific article published on 17 November 2009

Management of missing strings in users of intrauterine contraceptives

scientific article published on March 27, 2012

Mechanisms involved in the contraceptive effects of ulipristal acetate

scientific article published on 01 March 2020

Menstrual bleeding: perspective of Brazilian women

scientific article published on May 4, 2011

Modern contraceptives in sub-Saharan African countries

scientific article published on 17 May 2019

New and emerging contraceptives: a state-of-the-art review

scientific article published on 19 February 2014

Non-contraceptive benefits of hormonal and intrauterine reversible contraceptive methods

scientific article published on June 2015

Opinion and experience of Brazilian women regarding menstrual bleeding and use of combined oral contraceptives

scientific article published on January 27, 2012

Ovarian cysts in users of Implanon and Jadelle subdermal contraceptive implants

scientific article published on 29 March 2006

Pain at insertion of the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system in nulligravida and parous women with and without cesarean section

scientific article published on March 15, 2013

Pharmacokinetic interactions between depot medroxyprogesterone acetate and combination antiretroviral therapy.

scientific article published on 19 September 2007

Postplacental placement of intrauterine devices: A randomized clinical trial

scientific article published on 09 January 2020

Practical advice for avoidance of pain associated with insertion of intrauterine contraceptives

scientific article published on 27 September 2013

Pregnancy outcomes associated with extended use of the 52-mg 20 μg/day levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system beyond 60 months: A chart review of 776 women in Brazil

scientific article published on 18 October 2017

Premenstrual syndrome as reported by Brazilian women

scientific article published in January 2010

Prevalence of Low Bone Mass and Osteoporosis in Long-Term Users of the Injectable Contraceptive Depot Medroxyprogesterone Acetate

scientific article published on 22 June 2015

Prevalence of endometrial cancer and hyperplasia in non-symptomatic overweight and obese women

scientific article published on 01 April 2008

Prevalence of fibromyalgia and quality of life in women with and without endometriosis

scientific article published on 13 January 2014

Prospective study of the forearm bone mineral density of long-term users of the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system

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Prostate-specific antigen in vaginal fluid after exposure to known amounts of semen and after condom use: comparison of self-collected and nurse-collected samples

scientific article published on 29 July 2008

Quality of life in Brazilian women with endometriosis assessed through a medical outcome questionnaire.

scientific article published in February 2004

Randomized assignment to copper IUD or depot-medroxyprogesterone acetate: feasibility of enrollment, continuation and disease ascertainment

scientific article published on September 2005

Randomized clinical trial of a levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system and a depot GnRH analogue for the treatment of chronic pelvic pain in women with endometriosis

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Re: “Is lipid profile determination necessary in women wishing to use oral contraceptives?” by Machado RB et al

scientific article published on January 10, 2013

Reasons for Brazilian women to switch from different contraceptives to long-acting reversible contraceptives

scientific article published on 27 September 2013

Recent advances in managing and understanding menstrual disorders

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Relationship between chronic pelvic pain and functional constipation in women of reproductive age

scientific article published on 01 September 2011

Relationship between user satisfaction with the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system and bleeding patterns

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Resources and procedures in the treatment of heavy menstrual bleeding with the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (LNG-IUS) or hysterectomy in Brazil

scientific article published on March 28, 2012

Serum levonorgestrel levels and endometrial thickness during extended use of the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system.

scientific article published on 27 February 2009

Sexual Function and Quality of Life in a Cohort of Brazilian Users of Two Kind of Intrauterine Contraceptives

scientific article published on 25 March 2019

Sexual dysfunction risk and quality of life among women with a history of sexual abuse

scientific article published on 25 May 2016

Sperm chemorepulsion, a supplementary mechanism to regulate fertilization.

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Stagnant contraceptive sales after the Zika epidemic in Brazil

scientific article published on 23 November 2017

Study of the effect of ulipristal acetate on human sperm ability to interact with tubal tissue and cumulus-oocyte-complexes

scientific article published on 24 February 2017

Subclinical cardiovascular disease parameters after one year in new users of depot medroxyprogesterone acetate compared to copper-IUD.

scientific article published on 19 April 2018

TCu 380A IUD: a reversible permanent contraceptive method in women over 35 years of age.

scientific article published on 18 July 2005

The Practice of Hatha Yoga for the Treatment of Pain Associated with Endometriosis

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The Use of Long Acting Reversible Contraceptives and the Relationship between Discontinuation Rates due to Menopause and to Female and Male Sterilizations

scientific article published on 17 May 2016

The benefits and limitations of donating new contraceptive technology: The case of the International Contraceptive Access (ICA) Foundation and the LNG IUS Program in Brazil

scientific article published on 31 January 2020

The burden of unintended pregnancies in Brazil: a social and public health system cost analysis

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The in vitro effect of emergency contraception doses of levonorgestrel on the acrosome reaction of human spermatozoa

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The management of unacceptable bleeding patterns in etonogestrel-releasing contraceptive implant users

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The use of long-acting reversible contraceptives in Latin America and the Caribbean: current landscape and recommendations

scientific article published on 23 January 2018

Therapeutic use of levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system in women with menorrhagia: a pilot study(1).

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Thyroid function during the first year of use of the injectable contraceptive depot medroxyprogesterone acetate

scientific article published on 05 February 2019

Two low-dose levonorgestrel intrauterine contraceptive systems: a randomized controlled trial.

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Two-year performance of a Nestorone-releasing contraceptive implant: a three-center study of 300 women

scientific article published on 01 February 2004

Understanding and attitudes of Brazilian men with regard to premenstrual syndrome

scientific article published on December 22, 2012

Use of a lactic acid plus lactoserum intimate liquid soap for external hygiene in the prevention of bacterial vaginosis recurrence after metronidazole oral treatment

scientific article published in July 2011

Use of contraceptive methods and contraceptive recommendations among health care providers actively involved in contraceptive counseling -- results of an international survey in 10 countries.

scientific article published on 6 July 2012

Use of hormonal contraceptives to control menstrual bleeding: attitudes and practice of Brazilian gynecologists

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Use of intravaginal electrical stimulation for the treatment of chronic pelvic pain: a randomized, double-blind, crossover clinical trial

scientific article published on 01 January 2010

Use of the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system in women with endometriosis, chronic pelvic pain and dysmenorrhea

scientific article published on 16 February 2007

Usefulness of FSH measurements for determining menopause in long-term users of depot medroxyprogesterone acetate over 40 years of age.

scientific article published on 9 August 2007

Users' perspectives on bleeding patterns after two years of levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system use.

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Variations in body mass index of users of depot-medroxyprogesterone acetate as a contraceptive

scientific article published on 2 December 2009

Weight variation in a cohort of women using copper IUD for contraception

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Weight variation in users of depot-medroxyprogesterone acetate, the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system and a copper intrauterine device for up to ten years of use.

scientific article published on 27 August 2014

Zika virus exposure in pregnancy and its association with newborn visual anomalies and hearing loss

scientific article published on 24 September 2018

[Associated factors with discontinuation use of combined oral contraceptives]

scientific article published on 01 June 2011

[Endometrial neoplasms. What to consider?]

scientific article published on 01 January 2004

[Hysterosonography: evaluation of the uterine cavity in women with abnormal uterine bleeding]

scientific article published on 01 July 2006

[Prevalence of endometrial injury in asymptomatic obese women]

scientific article published on 01 July 2007

[Quantitative calcaneal ultrasound evaluation allows distinguishing women with and without fractures]

scientific article published on 01 May 2007

[The option for vasectomy and gender relations]

scientific article published on 01 July 2003