Baracat EC

No ORCID on file · 54 papers in corpus · active 1991-2026

Study types

  • article 26
  • other 8
  • review 6
  • rct 3
  • editorial 1

Condition tags

  • endometriosis 40
  • chronic_pelvic_pain 14
  • dyspareunia 6
  • infertility 6
  • dysmenorrhea 5
  • endometrioma 3
  • die_deep_infiltrating 3
  • adenomyosis 3
  • bowel_endometriosis 1
2026
Clinics (Sao Paulo, Brazil) ·doi:10.1016/j.clinsp.2026.100870

IntroductionPreimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT-A) has been increasingly used in IVF to improve embryo selection. However, its clinical utility in patients with a good prognosis remains debated. There is a lack of robust scientific evidenc…

other 2026
Clinics (Sao Paulo, Brazil) ·doi:10.1016/j.clinsp.2026.100895

OBJECTIVE: Chronic Pelvic Pain (CPP) presents significant diagnostic challenges, often involving multiple pathologies, including endometriosis and pelvic venous disorders. This study examined the prevalence of endometriosis among women with…

article 2024
European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology ·doi:10.1016/j.ejogrb.2024.09.025

OBJECTIVES: To validate probe-based Confocal Laser Endomicroscopy (pCLE) as a method in assessing endometriosis during conventional and robot-assisted laparoscopy. STUDY DESIGN: Pilot study, including five women in Hospital Moriah, São Pau…

rct 2024
Journal of health psychology ·doi:10.1177/13591053241240198

This study seeks to assess the efficacy of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in enhancing coping strategies, alleviating depression, stress, pain perception, and improving the quality of life for women with endometriosis. About 52 patients…

editorial 2024
Clinics (Sao Paulo, Brazil) ·doi:10.1016/j.clinsp.2024.100514
article 2023
International journal of molecular sciences ·doi:10.3390/ijms24032431

Leiomyomas (LMs) are the most frequent uterine benign tumors, representing the leading cause of hysterectomy indications worldwide. They are highly associated with women’s reproductive complications, and endocrine disruptors may influence t…

other 2023
PloS one ·doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0282039

OBJECTIVE: Analyze clinical factors and non-oncological gynecological diagnoses before and during the initial months of the COVID-19 pandemic. METHOD: Crosssectional study at an Outpatient Gynecology Clinic in Brazil involving medical cons…

article 2023
Archives of gynecology and obstetrics ·doi:10.1007/s00404-023-07246-8

OBJECTIVE: Previously, lipid nanoparticles (LDE) injected in women with endometriosis were shown to concentrate in the lesions. Here, the safety and feasibility of LDE carrying methotrexate (MTX) to treat deep infiltrating endometriosis was…

2022
Clinics (Sao Paulo, Brazil) ·doi:10.1016/j.clinsp.2022.100054

BackgroundHypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD) is a very prevalent sexual problem, with limited options for treatment. Given that psychological factors are major contributors to the disorder, a therapy such as Cognitive-Behavioral Thera…

article 2022
Clinics (Sao Paulo, Brazil) ·doi:10.1016/j.clinsp.2022.100032

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the frequencies of iNKT cells and their subsets in patients with deep endometriosis. METHODS: A case-control study was conducted between 2013 and 2015, with 73 patients distributed into two groups: 47 women with a hi…

article 2022
European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology ·doi:10.1016/j.ejogrb.2022.06.029

OBJECTIVE: The aim of our study was to evaluate the effects of the LNG-IUS on uterine volume, bleeding patterns, and LNG-IUS-related outcomes among women using the device to treat abnormal uterine bleeding caused by fibroids, adenomyosis, H…

letter 2021
European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology ·doi:10.1016/j.ejogrb.2021.01.022
article 2020
Journal of minimally invasive gynecology ·doi:10.1016/j.jmig.2020.11.001

Study objectiveTo compare the sensitivity and specificity of the transvaginal ultrasonography (TVUS) narrative report with those of the structured report for the diagnosis of adenomyosis.DesignRetrospective study.SettingA tertiary teaching …

rct 2020
European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology ·doi:10.1016/j.ejogrb.2020.10.018

OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study was to evaluate the clinical effectiveness of complementary treatment using self-applied electrotherapy treatment for pain control over the standard hormonal treatment alone for deep infiltrative endometriosi…

article 2019
·doi:10.1530/ey.16.9.11

In recent years, attention has been increasing on the ovarian reserve in juvenile rheumatic diseases (1–4). Premature ovarian failure is described in 3.5–7.5% of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) patients, mainly in older subjects (mean a…

2019
Journal of assisted reproduction and genetics ·doi:10.1007/s10815-018-1324-0

PurposeControlled ovarian stimulation is a fundamental part of a successful assisted reproduction treatment, and recognizing patients at risk of a poor response allows the development of targeted research to propose new treatment strategies…

2018
Revista brasileira de ginecologia e obstetricia : revista da Federacao Brasileira das Sociedades de Ginecologia e Obstetricia ·doi:10.1055/s-0038-1676059
2018
BMC medical genetics ·doi:10.1186/s12881-018-0577-x

BackgroundPrecocious puberty (PP) is defined as premature pubertal development. Its consequences surpass the physical evidence of sexual maturity with the premature epiphyseal closure of the long bones and the reduction of adult stature by …

2018
BMC women's health ·doi:10.1186/s12905-017-0498-4

BackgroundThe association between gynecological diagnoses and their distribution in the health sectors provides benefits in the field of women's health promotion and in medical and interdisciplinary education, along with rationalization acc…

article 2017
Gynecological endocrinology : the official journal of the International Society of Gynecological Endocrinology ·doi:10.1080/09513590.2017.1302421

INTRODUCTION: Endometriosis affects several aspects of a woman's life, including sexual function, but which specific aspects of sexual function remains unclear. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was performed involving 1001 women divided int…

article 2017
European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology ·doi:10.1016/j.ejogrb.2017.01.052

ObjectiveTo evaluate the efficacy and safety of potentized estrogen compared to placebo in homeopathic treatment of endometriosis-associated pelvic pain (EAPP).Study designThe present was a 24-week, randomized, double-blind, placebo-control…

other 2017
European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology ·doi:10.1016/j.ejogrb.2017.04.047
review 2017
International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics ·doi:10.1002/ijgo.12338

BACKGROUND: Laparoscopic stripping is the gold-standard treatment for ovarian endometriosis. The choice of hemostasis method might affect ovarian reserve. OBJECTIVES: To determine whether bipolar electrocoagulation is more detrimental to ov…

review 2017
Journal of reproductive immunology ·doi:10.1016/j.jri.2017.09.001

The physiopathology of endometriosis is not completely understood and its progression is associated with a local and systemic inflammatory reaction. It is important to clarify the potential role of the immune system to better understand its…

review 2017
Journal of minimally invasive gynecology ·doi:10.1016/j.jmig.2017.08.653

Adenomyosis is characterized by the presence of ectopic foci of endometrial glandular tissue and/or stroma within the myometrium. The diagnosis of adenomyosis is traditionally made through histologic evaluation of the postsurgical specimen.…