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- Hormonal contraception and bleeding pattern changes: where do we stand?Publication . Castro Coelho, Filipa; Macedo, Francisco; Freitas, CláudiaUnscheduled bleeding is a major current problem in women's health. The management of bleeding pattern changes in women using hormonal contraception is challenging.Recommendations for the best practices are provided where evidence exists.This paper provides an updated review regarding the approach of unscheduled bleeding in women who use hormonal contraception.
- Case Report: Septate Uterus in a Girl with Rubinstein–Taybi SyndromePublication . Coellho, Filipa de Castro; Câmara, Sara; Alves, Inés; Brazão, KathleenRubinstein–Taybi syndrome is an extremely rare plurimalformative condition that can affect any organ. However, reports regarding gynecological problems are unusual. We report the first case of a septate uterus in an adolescent with this syndrome, in agreement with the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) and the Congenital Uterine Malformations by Expert (CUME) criteria for uterine septum. Additional studies are required to determine whether there is an increased frequency of m¨ullerian duct anomalies with the condition. Our report extends the data on the clinical phenotype associated with Rubinstein–Taybi syndrome.
- The Potential of Hormonal Contraception to Influence Female SexualityPublication . Castro Coelho, Filipa; Barros, CremildaTe association between female sexual function and hormonal contraception is controversial. Recognition and management of sexual side efects in women using hormonal contraceptives are challenging. An unsatisfactory number of studies report the infuence of the available contraceptives on female sexuality. Tis article provides an updated narrative review regarding the efect and the magnitude of the impact that hormonal contraceptives play in female sexual function.