Luís Bahamondes
ORCID: 0000-0002-7356-8428
· 43 papers in corpus
observational
2014
The objectives of the study were to assessed if there is any difference in the prevalence of fibromyalgia and in quality of life (QoL) between women with and without endometriosis. A cross-sectional study was conducted in 2011-2013, involvi…
2012
2012
observational
2011
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effect of functional constipation on women with and without chronic pelvic pain (CPP). STUDY DESIGN: One hundred women ages 18-50 were separated into three groups: (A) women without CPP, (B) women with CPP but wi…
2011
Evaluation of: Jensen JT, Parke S, Mellinger U, Machlitt A, Fraser I. Effective treatment of heavy menstrual bleeding with estradiol valerate and dienogest: a randomized controlled trial. Obstet. Gynecol. 117(4), 777–787 (2011).Heavy menstr…
observational
2010
BackgroundAlthough endometriosis is a common cause of pelvic pain and infertility, the pathogenesis of the disease remains poorly understood. Several theories have been proposed to explain the mechanisms involved in the development of this …
observational
2010
Background Although endometriosis is a common cause of pelvic pain and infertility, the pathogenesis of the disease remains poorly understood. Several theories have been proposed to explain the mechanisms involved in the development of this…
rct
2010
OBJECTIVE: To assess the efficacy of intravaginal electrical stimulation (IVES) or placebo in women with chronic pelvic pain (CPP) with no apparent cause. STUDY DESIGN: A double-blind, crossover, randomized clinical trial in which 26 women…
other
2009
2009
The Mirena intrauterine system (IUS) has improved the options available to women with menorrhagia. However, in some women, IUS treatment fails to reduce menstrual flow, and surgical treatment, including hysterectomy, is necessary. We have r…
review
2008
This article provides a perspective on the use of the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system as a contraceptive method and as therapy in different situations, as well as presenting the corresponding controversies and unresolved issues…
observational
2007
Current practice in the management of symptoms of endometriosis: a survey of Brazilian gynecologists
OBJECTIVE: The purpose is to assess current medical practice in the diagnosis of endometriosis by Brazilian gynecologists. METHODS: A Cross-sectional study using questionnaires was sent to all gynecologists of the São Paulo State Ob/Gyn As…
nonrandomized-trial
2007
BACKGROUND: This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (LNG-IUS) on adenomyotic lesions diagnosed and monitored by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). STUDY DESIGN: LNG-IUS was inserte…
2007
Objectives: To evaluate the effect of the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (LNG-IUS) on adenomyotic lesions diagnosed and monitored by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Design: A prospective descriptive study. Setting: Tertiary …
observational
2006
AIM: The aim of the study is to compare the prevalence of depression in women surgically diagnosed with endometriosis according to the presence or absence of pelvic pain. METHODS: This cross-sectional prospective study evaluated 100 women …
nonrandomized-trial
2005
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the efficacy of intravaginal electrical stimulation in women with chronic pelvic pain (CPP). STUDY DESIGN: Between May 2002 and February 2004, 24 women with CPP with no apparent cause were evaluated. They underwent 1…
observational
2004
OBJECTIVE: To assess the quality of life in women with pelvic pain associated with endometriosis through the 36-item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36). STUDY DESIGN: The study was cross-sectional and conducted at a tertiary care center. Six…
other
1980