Bitzer J

Female sexual dysfunctions are grouped into desire, arousal, orgasmic, and sexual pain disorders according to international classification systems. The disorders frequently overlap and coexist, and the pathogenesis is in most cases due to a…

We systematically reviewed data about the effect of exogenous estrogens and progestogens on the course of migraine during reproductive age. Thereafter a consensus procedure among international experts was undertaken to develop statements to…

Several data indicate that migraine, especially migraine with aura, is associated with an increased risk of ischemic stroke and other vascular events. Of concern is whether the risk of ischemic stroke in migraineurs is magnified by the use …

ObjectivesThe clinical utility of extended regimen combined oral contraceptives (COCs) is increasingly being recognised. Our objective was to understand the attitudes of women and clinicians about the use of these regimens. We present the r…

Importance Heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) is a common complaint among reproductive-aged women, which negatively affects their health as well as their social, professional, and family lives. Modern medical management usually provides effecti…

BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study was to investigate the endometrial safety of an oral contraceptive containing estradiol valerate/dienogest (E(2)V/DNG) administered as an estrogen step-down and progestogen step-up regimen in women of r…

Endometriose ist eine Erkrankung, die Frauen über die ganze reproduktive Phase ihres Lebens hinweg begleiten kann. Zu verschiedenen Zeiten brauchen die Patientinnen eine ganzheitliche Hilfe, die auf einem biopsychosozialen Verständnis diese…

The results of 308 laparoscopies performed in infertile women were evaluated retrospectively. In 185 patients (60%) the laparoscopy was the last step in otherwise negative infertility evaluations (unexplained infertility). In 123 patients (…