Category: Gynaecology

Dexeus Mujer incorporates a digital system for liquid-based cytology diagnosis

Dexeus Mujer has incorporated a new technique that will speed up and facilitate smear test analysis. It consists of a digital system that uses “liquid-based cytology” and involves introducing the samples in a liquid medium, which has an immediate preservative action, dissolves lumps, separates the cells…

Loss of handgrip strength after menopause is not associated with hormonal factors

A team of researchers from Dexeus Mujer, in collaboration with Professor FR Pérez-López of the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Zaragoza, has conducted a study to assess the relationship between endogenous hormonal factors and dominant hand grip strength in postmenopausal women.

Loss of muscle strength after menopause is not related to high homocysteine levels

A study conducted by Dexeus Mujer, and led by Dr Pascual García Alfaro, head of the Menopause Unit, analysed whether high homocysteine levels can cause the loss of muscle mass and handgrip strength that is characteristic of postmenopausal women.

A study facilitates the ultrasound diagnosis of endometrial pathologies based on IETA terminology

Dr Mª Angela Pascual, head of R&D&I at the Gynaecological Diagnostic Imaging Service of Dexeus Mujer, has participated in a large prospective multicentre European study performed in pre- and post-menopausal women in order to describe the ultrasound findings…

A study analyses the best technique to prevent bleeding during myomectomy

At Dexeus Mujer, two techniques are routinely applied to maintain haemostasis: temporary clipping of both uterine arteries at their origin and of the ovarian vessels at the pelvic infundibulum, and intramyometrial epinephrine injection before performing the hysterectomy.

The risk of dynapenia increases according to age and adiposity

The variables analyzed were: age, age of onset of menopause, smoking and grip strength, body mass index and adiposity assessed by bioelectrical impedance. Physical activity levels were assessed by means the International Physical Activity Questionnaire.

Dexeus Mujer participates in a SEGO Guide for ultrasound diagnosis of uterine malformations

Dr Betlem Graupera, Head of the Gynaecological Imaging Diagnostic Service at Dexeus Mujer, is part of the group of four experts who have prepared a Guide for the diagnosis of uterine malformations (UM) and lower genital tract anomalies…

Chlamydia is the most common STI in Catalonia among young women between 18-24

In Catalonia, the global prevalence of Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) described is 4%, but it is known that it is much more frequent in young women, so international organizations recommend regular screening of this population, since in general, infected people are asymptomatic.

The AEEM updates its recommendations to diagnose and treat osteoporosis

The Spanish Association for the Study of Menopause (AEEM – Asociación Española para el Estudio de la Menopausia) has developed a new practical guide to update the criteria for the diagnosis and clinical treatment of osteoporosis.
According to its authors, including Dr Pascual García Alfaro…

Dr Simon presents her thesis: A study confirms the usefulness of 3D ultrasound in the diagnosis of endometrial cancer

In Spain and, generally in developed countries, endometrial cancer is the most frequent cancer of the female genital tract and the third in mortality behind ovarian and cervical cancer. But, fortunately, an early diagnosis at initial stages I and II is associated…