Maria F Gallo

No ORCID on file · 3 papers in corpus
meta-analysis 2014
The Cochrane database of systematic reviews ·doi:10.1002/14651858.CD004695.pub3

BACKGROUND: The avoidance of menstruation through continuous or extended (greater than 28 days) administration of combination hormonal contraceptives (CHCs) has gained legitimacy through its use in treating endometriosis, dysmenorrhea, and …

meta-analysis 2013
The Cochrane database of systematic reviews ·doi:10.1002/14651858.cd003989.pub5

BACKGROUND: Concern about estrogen-related adverse effects has led to progressive reductions in the estrogen dose in combination oral contraceptives (COCs). However, reducing the amount of estrogen to improve safety could result in decrease…

meta-analysis 2008
The Cochrane database of systematic reviews ·doi:10.1002/14651858.cd004568.pub3

BACKGROUND: Combination injectable contraceptives provide a highly effective, reversible method of preventing pregnancy, and they do not require daily administration or use at the time of coitus. Although they are used in many countries, th…