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BACKGROUND: In the Brazilian health system, community health facilities consist of multidisciplinary teams that focus on family health, whereas health centers treat mainly illnesses of registered patients. In the present study we compared socio-economic factors and performance of mammography screening (MS) and clinical breast exam (CBE),  respectively, among women who used both types of public health service centers. METHODS: The present study included 180 women aged ≥40 years, who used different health service centers within the same municipal district. Of all 180 women, 110 (41.1%) and 70 (38.9%) used a health center and a community health facility. Logistic regression analysis was performed to calculate odds ratios (ORs) and confidence intervals (CIs) of variables. RESULTS: Regression modeling indicated that women who used the community health facility, performed annual MS 9.52 (OR= 0.105; 95%CI: 0.03- 0.36) times more often (p <0.001). In this model retirement and gynecological service use ≤ each second year, increased annual MS performance 8.16 (95%CI: 1.55- 54.32) and 7.78 (95%CI: 2.54- 23.79) times (p <0.001; p <0.001). Among 113 (62.8%) women who reported strong fear of MS, the chance of its performance was 35.71 (OR= 0.028; 95%CI: 0.02- 0.32) times decreased (p= 0.05). In a second model use of gynecological service ≤ each second year, increased chance of annual CBE performance 7.92 (95%CI: 3.25- 19.29) times (p <0.001). Women who used the community health facility performed annual and bi-annual CBE 2.90 (OR= 0.345; 95%CI: 0.14- 0.86) and 2.97 (OR= 0.337; 95%CI: 0.12- 0.92) times more often, compared to women who used the health center (p =0.030). CONCLUSIONS: Performance of MS and CBE varied both considerable among women who used different types of health service centers. Gynecological service use, fear and socioeconomic variables, additionally influenced regular performance of MS and CBE.

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Objetivo: Avaliar as atitudes e crenças de pacientes e médicos ginecologistas-obstetras sobre o rastreamento cervical e o exame pélvico no Hospital Universitário de Brasília (HUB). Métodos: Foram realizadas entrevistas com pacientes que aguardavam por uma consulta previamente agendada no ambulatório de ginecologia e com médicos ginecologistas-obstetras que atuavam no HUB. Cada grupo respondeu a um questionário que enfocava a realização do rastreamento cervical e do exame pélvico (EP). Resultados: No total, 387 pacientes responderam ao questionário. Dessas, apenas 4,13% sabiam que, de acordo com as diretrizes brasileiras, o rastreamento cervical deveria ser iniciado aos 25 anos de idade, 5,17% sabiam que ele deveria ser encerrado aos 64 anos e 97,93% esperavam um intervalo menor do que o trienal recomendado. Após serem informadas sobre as diretrizes, 66,93% acreditavam que o início aos 25 anos é tardio, 61,5%, que o encerramento aos 64 anos é precoce, 88,37%, que o intervalo trienal é muito longo e 94,06% ficaram com receio de que problemas de saúde pudessem aparecer nesse intervalo. Dos 44 médicos que responderam ao questionário, embora a maioria concordasse com as diretrizes, somente 31,82%, 38,64% e 34,1% as seguia com relação à frequência, à idade de início e à idade de encerramento, respectivamente. Quanto ao EP, aproximadamente metade dos participantes de cada grupo considerava que o exame deveria ser realizado nas consultas regulares com o ginecologista. Conclusão: Foi observada uma discrepância entre as expectativas das pacientes e as diretrizes para o rastreamento de câncer cervical. A maior parte das pacientes não as conhecia e, quando informadas, não concordava com elas. Quanto aos médicos ginecologistas- obstetras, a maioria não as seguia, apesar de conhecê-las. Quanto ao EP, grande parte dos médicos e pacientes considerava-o importante e acreditava que ele deveria ser realizado de forma rotineira nas consultas ginecológicas.

Objective: Evaluate the attitudes and beliefs of patients and obstetrician-gynecologists about cervical screening and pelvic examination in the University Hospital of Brasília (HUB). Methods: Face-to-face interviews with patients waiting for a previously scheduled consultation at the gynecology outpatient clinics and attending obstetrician-gynecologists at the HUB. Each group answered a questionnaire addressing cervical screening and pelvic examination (PE). Results: 387 patients answered the questionnaire. Of these, only 4.13% were aware that, according to Brazilian guidelines, cervical screening should begin at age 25, 5.17% that it should stop at age 64 and 97.93% expected a shorter interval than the recommended triennial. After being informed of the guidelines, 66.93% believed that starting at age 25 is late, 61.5% that stopping at 64 is early, 88.37% that the triennial interval is too long, and 94.06% would be afraid that health problems could appear during the interval. Of the 44 participating physicians, although most agreed with the guidelines, only 31.82%, 38.64% and 34.1% followed them regarding frequency, starting and stopping age, respectively. As for EP, approximately half of the participants in each group believed that it should be performed in regular consultations with the gynecologist. Conclusion: There was a discrepancy between patients' expectations and cervical screening guidelines. Most patients didn't know and, when informed, didn't agree with them. As for Ob-Gyn physicians, most did not follow these guidelines, despite knowing them. As for pelvic exam, most physicians and patients considered it important and believed it should be routinely performed during gynecological consultations.

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Introduction: Bacterial vaginosis and vaginal trichomoniasis are frequent causes of health care demand. Objective: To estimate the prevalence, identify associated factors, and investigate the performance of diagnostic tests for bacterial vaginosis and trichomoniasis. Methods: Cross-sectional study with participants over 18 years old. All of them were submitted to an interview and gynecological examination with evaluation of vaginal secretion, pH verification, collection of material for Pap smear, wet mount test, Whiff test, bacterioscopy, and polymerase chain reaction for trichomoniasis detection. Logistic regression analysis was applied to identify associated factors with bacterial vaginosis. Diagnostic performance for bacterial vaginosis was evaluated following Amsel criteria, the Ison and Hay score, and the Pap smear, considering the Nugent score as the gold standard. As for trichomoniasis, diagnostic performance was evaluated through the Pap smear and the wet mount test, using the polymerase chain reaction as the gold standard. Results: The prevalence of bacterial vaginosis was 33.7%, and for trichomoniasis, 0.5%. The complaint of abnormal vaginal secretion was associated with the diagnosis of bacterial vaginosis (odds ratio 2.2). The diagnostic accuracy by Amsel criteria, the Ison and Hay score, and the Pap smear was 35.6, 97.0, and 84.2%, respectively. The sensitivity for trichomoniasis through wet mount test was 0.0%, and through the Pap smear, 100%. Conclusion: The prevalence of bacterial vaginosis was high, and trichomoniasis was low. The only associated factor with bacterial vaginosis was the report of abnormal vaginal secretion. The methods with the most accurate diagnostic performance for bacterial vaginosis were the Ison and Hay score and the Pap smear and, for trichomoniasis, the Pap smear

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Abstract Introduction: The participation of students in clinical consultations is essential for their medical education. This experience allows for the acquisition of technical skills and the transmission of ethical and professional values. Objective: To evaluate how differences in outpatient conditions (gynecological or prenatal care), appraisal of previous experience, and sociodemographic profiles influence women's willingness to accept student participation in their consultations. Methods: We selected 743 cases (45.1% prenatal) with previous experience in student participation of 893 women attending outpatient gynecological (52.6%) or prenatal (47.4%) clinics at Brasilia University Hospital from 2016 to 2019. Scales were adopted for women's appraisal of student interpersonal communication, willingness to accept, and unwillingness to accept student participation. We used t tests to assess differences, chi-square statistics to compare proportions between outpatient groups, correlations between key variables, and linear regression to estimate variables predicting the willingness outcome. Results: Odds ratios over 1 (p< 0.01) emerged for age older than 35 years, not married, less than higher education, multiparity, discomfort with students, and lower acceptance of gender equality in relation to the Ob-Gyn gender for the gynecological group. Women in the gynecological group offered a better appraisal (from one to five) of interpersonal communication (4.75 vs. 4.43, effect size g= 0.605), showed more willingness (4.58 vs. 4.26, g= 0.625), and conveyed less unwillingness to accept student participation (2.35 vs. 2.47, g= 0.143) than women in the prenatal group. In the linear regression analysis (N= 743), a higher willingness to accept student participation was significantly related (in decreasing impact) to better appraisal of student interpersonal communication (p< 0.001), lower unwillingness (p< 0.001), gynecological group (p< 0.001), tolerance to pelvic examination by a student (p= 0.017), and age older than 35 years (p= 0.016). Conclusions: The experience of supportive interpersonal communication, especially regarding the gynecological group, had a predominant impact on the patient's willingness to accept the participation of students in consultations. Overall, the willingness to accept this participation differs depending on the patient's (reason for consultation, lower unwillingness, age) and student's (communication, gender) factors. Hopefully, the findings can contribute to fostering student-patient partnerships from the perspective of the articulation between service and teaching in medicine.

Resumo Introdução: A participação de estudantes nas consultas clínicas é essencial para a educação médica deles. Tal experiência permite a aquisição de habilidades técnicas e a transmissão de valores ético-profissionais. Objetivo: Este estudo teve como objetivo avaliar como diferenças na condição ambulatorial (atendimento ginecológico ou pré-natal), na apreciação de experiências anteriores e nos perfis sociodemográficos influenciariam a disposição das mulheres em aceitar a participação de estudantes em suas consultas. Método: De um total de 893 mulheres atendidas no ambulatório de ginecologia (52,6%) e de pré-natal (47,4%) do Hospital Universitário de Brasília de 2016 a 2019, foram selecionadas 743 (45,1% pré-natal) que referiam experiência prévia com a participação de estudantes em suas consultas. Foram adotadas escalas para avaliar a apreciação das mulheres sobre a comunicação interpessoal dos estudantes e a disposição e a falta dela em aceitar a participação deles. Foram utilizados o teste t para avaliar as diferenças, as estatísticas qui-quadrado para comparar as proporções entre os grupos, as correlações entre variáveis-chave e a regressão linear para estimar as variáveis associadas à boa vontade das pacientes quanto aos estudantes. Resultado: Razões de chance acima de 1 (p < 0,01) para mulheres do grupo ginecológico emergiram quanto à idade acima de 35 anos, não casadas, escolaridade aquém da educação terciária, multíparas, desconfortáveis com estudantes e menor aceitação de equidade de gênero dos médicos ginecologistas obstetras. Mulheres no grupo ginecológico apresentaram melhor apreciação da comunicação interpessoal, de um a cinco (4,75 versus 4,43, tamanho do efeito g = 0,605), maior disposição (4,58 versus 4,26, g = 0,625) e menor indisposição (2,35 versus 2,47, g = 0,143) em aceitar a participação de estudantes do que mulheres do grupo pré-natal. Na análise de regressão linear (n = 743), maior disposição em aceitar estudantes foi significativamente associada (em impacto decrescente), com melhor apreciação da comunicação interpessoal destes (p < 0,001), menor indisposição (p < 0,001), grupo ginecológico (p < 0,001), tolerância ao exame pélvico realizado por estudante (p = 0,017) e idade maior que 35 anos (p = 0,016). Conclusão: A experiência de comunicação interpessoal de suporte, principalmente no que concerne ao grupo ginecológico, teve impacto predominante na disposição das pacientes em aceitar a participação de estudantes nas consultas. No geral, a vontade de aceitar essa participação difere dependendo dos fatores da paciente (motivo da consulta, menor indisposição, idade) e do estudante (comunicação, gênero). Espera-se que os achados possam contribuir para fomentar parcerias estudante-paciente na perspectiva da articulação entre serviço e ensino em medicina.

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Resumen ANTECEDENTES: El prolapso de órganos pélvicos es frecuente en pacientes posmenopáusicas. El tratamiento definitivo, cuando el compartimiento anterior está afectado, es el quirúrgico (colporrafia anterior). Aquí se describen los desenlaces clínicos derivados de la aplicación de una técnica modificada de colporrafia anterior en una paciente con ausencia de fascia prevesical, con una estadificación POP-Q estadio II, con afectación en el compartimiento anterior. CASO CLÍNICO: Paciente de 64 años, con antecedentes de una colporrafia anterior a los 56 años, prolapso de órgano pélvico con afectación del compartimiento anterior. En el examen ginecológico se evidenció la afectación del compartimiento anterior, específicamente en el nivel II conforme a la nueva clasificación POP-Q. Debido a los antecedentes quirúrgicos se optó por la colporrafia anterior, con punto de poliglactina 910 y colpopexia por vía vaginal, con puntos de polipropileno aplicados con un dispositivo de captura de sutura para reparación de tejido nativo. El desenlace quirúrgico fue satisfactorio. CONCLUSIÓN: En el contexto de la colporrafia es importante tener en cuenta las diferentes estrategias quirúrgicas, cada vez menos invasivas, con correcciones sitio-específicas que permitan reparar el defecto anatómico, desaparecer los síntomas, disminuir el riesgo y la probabilidad de recidivas.

Abstract BACKGROUND: Pelvic organ prolapse is common in postmenopausal women. The definitive treatment when the anterior compartment is involved is surgical (anterior colporrhaphy). Here we describe the clinical results obtained using a modified anterior colporrhaphy technique in a patient with absence of prevesical fascia, POP-Q stage II, with involvement of the anterior compartment. CLINICAL CASE: 64-year-old female patient with a history of a previous colporrhaphy at the age of 56, pelvic organ prolapse with involvement of the anterior compartment. Gynaecological examination revealed anterior compartment involvement, specifically level II according to the new POP-Q classification. Based on the surgical history, anterior colporrhaphy with polyglactin 910 suture and vaginal colpopexy with polypropylene sutures using a suture capture device for native tissue repair was chosen. Surgical outcome was satisfactory. CONCLUSION: In the context of colporrhaphy, it is important to take into account the different surgical strategies, increasingly less invasive, with site-specific corrections that allow repair of the anatomical defect, disappearance of symptoms, reducing the risk and probability of recurrence.

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Resumen ANTECEDENTES: El teratoma es un tumor casi siempre benigno, con una amplia variabilidad en su localización, extremadamente rara, en el ligamento redondo. CASO CLÍNICO: Paciente de 30 años, con antecedente de un embarazo a término. En la revisión ecográfica se reportó una lesión quística paraovárica izquierda de 46 x 35 mm, sin componente sólido, graso ni calcificaciones. En el examen ginecológico se palpó una masa por encima del útero, orientada hacia el lado izquierdo, no dolorosa. El resto del examen físico trascurrió sin otras alteraciones. La impresión diagnóstica inicial fue de teratoma abdominopélvico sustentada en la ecografía transvaginal en la que los ovarios se observaron normales, con una masa de ecogenicidad mixta de 50 x 40 x 46 mm, con áreas ecolúcidas y ecogénicas de intensidad variable hacia la fosa iliaca izquierda superior, sin contacto con el ovario. El ligamento redondo se seccionó a ambos lados de la masa y se extrajo sin complicaciones; el reporte histopatológico fue de: teratoma quístico maduro. CONCLUSIONES: El ligamento redondo es una localización infrecuente de los quistes dermoides que debe considerarse en los diagnósticos diferenciales de las masas pélvicas; es susceptible de tratamiento quirúrgico por vía laparoscópica.

Abstract BACKGROUND: Teratoma is an almost always benign tumor, with a wide variability in its location; its location in the round ligament is extremely rare. CLINICAL CASE: 30-year-old patient, with a history of a full-term pregnancy. On routine ultrasound examination, a 46 x 35 mm left paraovarian cystic lesion was reported, with no solid, fatty component or calcifications. In the gynecological examination a mass was palpated above the uterus, oriented to the left side, non-painful. The rest of the physical examination passed without other alterations. The initial diagnostic impression was of abdomino-pelvic teratoma supported by transvaginal ultrasound in which the ovaries were normal, with a mass of mixed echogenicity of 50 x 40 x 46 mm, with echolucent and echogenic areas of variable intensity towards the left superior iliac fossa, without contact with the ovary. The round ligament was sectioned on both sides of the mass and removed without complications; the histopathologic report was: mature cystic teratoma. CONCLUSIONS: The round ligament is an infrequent location of dermoid cysts that should be considered in the differential diagnoses of pelvic masses; it is amenable to surgical treatment laparoscopically.

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RESUMO Objetivo compreender a ótica dos enfermeiros sobre as barreiras enfrentadas pelas mulheres com deficiência física no que concerne à realização do exame citopatológico. Métodos estudo qualitativo, realizado com 11 enfermeiras das Unidades Básicas de Saúde, incluindo zona urbana e rural. O processamento e a análise dos dados utilizaram o software IRAMUTEQ - acrônimo de Interface de R pour les Analyses Multidimensionnelles de Textes et de Questionnaires. Resultados as classes 1 e 5 foram aglutinadas na classe "Inadequação da infraestrutura"; a classe 2 foi "Resultados dos exames coletados"; a 3, "Sentimentos na realização do exame"; e a 4, "Capacitação das equipes". Conclusão desvelaram-se sentimentos negativos vivenciados pelas mulheres na realização do exame, falta de capacitação dos profissionais, ausência de estratégias de manejo na unidade, e estrutura física inapta para as necessidades das usuárias. Contribuições para a prática comprovou-se a necessidade de atenção às mulheres com deficiência física e de realização do exame de rotina. Ademais, mostrou-se necessário fomentar estratégias para a adequação e melhoria dos conhecimentos dos profissionais que realizam os atendimentos.

ABSTRACT Objective to understand the perspective of nurses regarding the obstacles faced by physically disabled women in regard to cytopathological examinations. Methods qualitative study with 11 nurses from Basic Health Units, including urban and rural areas. Data was processed and analyzed using the software IRAMUTEQ (R pour les Analyses Multidimensionnelles de Textes et de Questionnaires). Results classes 1 and 5 were grouped into the class "Inadequate infrastructure"; class 2 was "Results of the collected exams"; class 3, "Feelings at the time of examination"; and 4 "Team training". Conclusion we revealed that women presented negative feelings during the examination, professionals lacked further training, there were no strategies to deal with the situation in the unit, and facilities were inadequate to attend the needs of the users. Contributions to practice: we demonstrated that it is essential to provide care to physically disabled women and carry out routine exams in this population. Furthermore, this study can give support to strategies to adapt and improve the knowledge of the workers who provide care.

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OBJECTIVE: To explore the acceptability of high-risk human papillomavirus self-testing, involving community health workers, for never/under-screened Brazilian women. Cervical cancer is the most common cause of cancer-related death among adult women in a large number of low-income and lower-middle-income countries, where it remains a major public health problem. High-risk human papillomavirus persistence is required for the development of cervical neoplasia. METHODS: The target population was all women aged 30+ from the list of families available in healthcare centre data, who had never been screened or were not screened in the previous 3 years (under-screened women), and who were living in the 17 cities included in this study. RESULTS: Of the 377 women included, 16.9% (n = 64) had never had a pap smear. Of all samples included in the study, 97.1% (n = 366) were considered adequate for evaluation, as 2.9% (n = 11) were considered invalid for all high-risk human papillomavirus types. Analysing these 366 samples, 9.6% (n = 35) of the women were infected by at least one high-risk human papillomavirus type and 90.4% (n = 331) had no infection with any high-risk type of the virus. CONCLUSIONS: Vaginal self-sampling is an adequate strategy to improve the effectiveness of the cervical cancer program by increasing screening in a high-risk group.

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Objetivo: Analisar desigualdades regionais e sociais na realização de mamografia e exame citopatológico. Métodos: Estudo transversal, com dados da Vigilância de Fatores de Risco e Proteção para Doenças Crônicas por Inquérito Telefônico (Vigitel), de 2019. As variáveis de desfecho foram realização de mamografia e exame citopatológico; e as variáveis de exposição, raça/cor da pele, escolaridade e macrorregião nacional de residência. Medidas de desigualdades absolutas foram apresentadas por meio do slope index of inequality (SII) e equiplots. Resultados: Foram incluídas 23.339 mulheres. A realização de mamografia foi 5,2 pontos percentuais maior naquelas com maior escolaridade, e de exame citopatológico, 5,3 pontos percentuais menor nas mulheres de raça/cor da pele preta. A realização de mamografia e exame citopatológico foram 3,9 e 11,2 pontos percentuais maiores na região Sul, respectivamente. Conclusão: Desigualdades sociais e regionais persistem no país e afetam, principalmente, mulheres de raça/cor da pele preta, de baixa escolaridade e residentes no Nordeste brasileiro.

Objetivo: Analizar las desigualdades regionales y sociales en la realización de mamografías y exámenes citopatológicos. Métodos: Estudio transversal con datos de la Vigilancia de Factores de Riesgo y Protección de Enfermedades crónicas por encuesta telefónica de 2019. Las variables de resultado fueron mamografía y examen citopatológico. Las variables de exposición fueron raza/color de piel, nivel de educación y macrorregión nacional de residencia. Las desigualdades absolutas se presentaron utilizando el slope index of inequality y el equiplots. Resultados: Se estudiaron 23.339 mujeres. La realización de mamografía fue 5,2 puntos porcentuales más alta en las mujeres con educación superior y la citopatología fue 5,3 puntos porcentuales más baja en mujeres de raza /piel negra. La mamografía y la citopatología fueron 3,9 y 11,2 puntos porcentuales más altos, respectivamente, en la Región Sur. Conclusión: Las desigualdades sociales y regionales persisten en Brasil y afectan principalmente a mujeres de piel negra, con baja escolaridad y residentes en la región Nordeste del país.

Objective: To assess regional and social inequalities in mammography and Papanicolaou tests. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study with data from the 2019 Chronic Disease Risk and Protective Factors Surveillance Telephone Survey (Vigitel). The outcome variables were mammography and cytopathology test. The exposure variables were race/skin color, schooling and region of residence in Brazil. Absolute inequality measurements were presented using the slope index of inequality (SII) and equiplots. Results: 23,339 women were included in this study. Having a mammography was 5.2 percentage points higher in women with higher levels of education, while having a cytopathology test was 5.3 percentage points lower in women of Black race/skin color. Having mammography and cytopathology tests was 3.9 and 11.2 percentage points higher, respectively, in the Southern region. Conclusion: Social and regional inequalities persist in Brazil and affect mainly women of Black race/skin color, with low education levels and living in the Northeast region of the country.

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Gynecological examination is essential to assess the reproductive tract of mares and can provide important information about the uterine environment. It includes physical, vaginal, and rectal examination, ultrasound, cytology, culture, and endometrial biopsy. The present study aimed to perform gynecological examination and fertility to assess the fertility prognosis of Pantaneiro mares that have not been reproductively active and to determine their reproductive ability. Eight mares underwent ultrasound and gynecological examination and artificial insemination. Ultrasound revealed changes only in one mare. Histopathological findings were mild, such as periglandular and perivascular inflammatory cell infiltrates, fibrotic areas, glandular dilation, glandular island formation, and edema due to the phase of the estrous cycle. One animal was classified in category I and the others in category IIA. Cytological changes were found in only one mare. Endometrial culture from five mares resulted in isolation of Pseudomonas sp., Bacillus sp., Escherichia coli and Candida sp. Only four mares resulted pregnant through artificial insemination, using the same stallion with fresh semen, which has been proving fertility. Thus, mares with better uterine conditions will not always become pregnant and those with mild changes will not always be barren.

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Gynecological examination is essential to assess the reproductive tract of mares and can provide important information about the uterine environment. It includes physical, vaginal, and rectal examination, ultrasound, cytology, culture, and endometrial biopsy. The present study aimed to perform gynecological examination and fertility to assess the fertility prognosis of Pantaneiro mares that have not been reproductively active and to determine their reproductive ability. Eight mares underwent ultrasound and gynecological examination and artificial insemination. Ultrasound revealed changes only in one mare. Histopathological findings were mild, such as periglandular and perivascular inflammatory cell infiltrates, fibrotic areas, glandular dilation, glandular island formation, and edema due to the phase of the estrous cycle. One animal was classified in category I and the others in category IIA. Cytological changes were found in only one mare. Endometrial culture from five mares resulted in isolation of Pseudomonas sp., Bacillus sp., Escherichia coli and Candida sp. Only four mares resulted pregnant through artificial insemination, using the same stallion with fresh semen, which has been proving fertility. Thus, mares with better uterine conditions will not always become pregnant and those with mild changes will not always be barren.(AU)

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Gynecological examination is essential to assess the reproductive tract of mares and can provide important information about the uterine environment. It includes physical, vaginal, and rectal examination, ultrasound, cytology, culture, and endometrial biopsy. The present study aimed to perform gynecological examination and fertility to assess the fertility prognosis of Pantaneiro mares that have not been reproductively active and to determine their reproductive ability. Eight mares underwent ultrasound and gynecological examination and artificial insemination. Ultrasound revealed changes only in one mare. Histopathological findings were mild, such as periglandular and perivascular inflammatory cell infiltrates, fibrotic areas, glandular dilation, glandular island formation, and edema due to the phase of the estrous cycle. One animal was classified in category I and the others in category IIA. Cytological changes were found in only one mare. Endometrial culture from five mares resulted in isolation of Pseudomonas sp., Bacillus sp., Escherichia coli and Candida sp. Only four mares resulted pregnant through artificial insemination, using the same stallion with fresh semen, which has been proving fertility. Thus, mares with better uterine conditions will not always become pregnant and those with mild changes will not always be barren.

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Resumen: ANTECEDENTES: El melanoma vaginal es una alteración excepcional, por lo que el diagnóstico se establece en etapas avanzadas de la enfermedad. El pronóstico a corto plazo es malo y no existen factores de riesgo identificados hasta la fecha. CASO CLINICO: Paciente de 77 años, acudió a consulta por sangrado transvaginal fétido, de dos meses de evolución. Durante la colposcopia se observó una tumoración en la cara lateral izquierda de la vagina, que se extendía hasta su tercio inferior; la cara anterior estaba hiperpigmentada y friable. De acuerdo con el reporte de citología y la biopsia se estableció el diagnóstico de melanoma invasor. La concentración de marcadores tumorales fue positiva para HMB-45, Ki-67 (20%), MART-1 (Melan-1) y PS-100. La paciente fue enviada al servicio de Oncología para estadificación y tratamiento de la enfermedad. CONCLUSIONES: La identificación de una tumoración hiperpigmentada en la exploración ginecológica, además de la biopsia dirigida complementada con estudio de inmunohistoquímica, es sugerente de melanoma vaginal. Las pacientes con este tipo de lesión deben atenderse por un equipo médico multidisciplinario.

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Vaginal melanoma is an exceptional alteration, for which the diagnosis is established in advanced stages of the disease. The short-term prognosis is poor and there are no identified risk factors to date. CLINICAL CASE: 77-year-old patient, who came to the clinic for fetid transvaginal bleeding, two months old. During colposcopy, a tumor was observed on the left lateral aspect of the vagina, which extended to its lower third; the anterior face was hyperpigmented and friable. Based on the cytology report and biopsy, the diagnosis of invasive melanoma was established. The concentration of tumor markers was positive for HMB-45, Ki 67 (20%), MART-1 (Melan-1) and PS-100. The patient was sent to the Oncology service for staging and treatment of the disease. CONCLUSIONS: The identification of a hyperpigmented tumor on gynecological examination, in addition to a directed biopsy, complemented by an immunohistochemical study, is suggestive of vaginal melanoma. Patients with this type of injury should be cared for by a multidisciplinary medical team.

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Objetivo Analisar o conhecimento e a adesão ao Papanicolau de mulheres que frequentam Unidades Básicas de Saúde. Métodos Um questionário composto de questões pré-codifi cadas e abertas foi aplicado às usuárias de duas Unidades Básicas de Saúde da cidade de São José do Rio Preto, São Paulo, localizadas em bairros com perfi l socioeconômico distinto. Os dados foram analisados estatisticamente pelo programa Statistical Package for the Social Sciences.Resultados Após a análise de 99 questionários respondidos, ficou evidente um nível de conhecimento melhor sobre o exame de Papanicolau das residentes do bairro com melhores condições socioeconômicas e das mulheres mais jovens. Ficou evidente que muitas fazem esse exame sem saber o devido objetivo desse procedimento. A vergonha e a falta de tempo foram relatadas como motivos relevantes para não realizar o exame. Conclusão A falta de informação sobre o exame de Papanicolau das mulheres com mais de 60 anos e menor nível socioeconômico ficou evidente neste estudo e pode ser considerada um dos aspectos mais relevantes à não adesão à prevenção do câncer do colo de útero. Dessa maneira, ações de saúde alternativas deveriam ser adotadas pelas Unidades Básicas de Saúde para melhor orientar a população e, assim, aumentar a adesão a esse exame.

Objective To analyze the knowledge and adhesion to the Papanicolaou smear test of women attending Basic Health Units. Methods A questionnaire composed of pre-coded and open questions was applied to users of two Basic Health Units of the city of São José do Rio Preto, São Paulo, located in districts with different socioeconomic profiles. The data were statistically analyzed by the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences program. Results After the analysis of 99 questionnaires answered, a better level of knowledge about the Pap smear was found among the residents of the better socioeconomic neighborhood and the younger women. It has become evident that many take this test without knowing the proper purpose of this procedure. Shame and lack of time were reported as relevant reasons for not doing the test. Conclusion The lack of information on the Papanicolaou smear of women over 60 years of age and lower socioeconomic level was evident in this study and may be considered one of the most relevant aspects to non-adherence to cervical cancer prevention. In this way, alternative health actions should be adopted by the Basic Health Units to better guide the population and thus increase adherence to this examination.

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Introdução: O emprego da simulação em manequim no aprendizado da Ginecologia tem se tornado importante na graduação médica com objetivo de preparar alunos para realizar o exame ginecológico com confiança, competência e redução de ansiedade. Objetivo: Avaliar o efeito de uma atividade educacional baseada em simulação na ansiedade e autoconfiança em relação ao exame pélvico e de mamas. Métodos: Estudo quantitativo longitudinal com 80 alunos do quarto ano de Medicina da Universidade José do Rosário Vellano/UNIFENAS, campus de Alfenas, em que foram aplicados questionários antes e depois de treinamento de atividades baseado em simulação (THBS), durante o estágio de Ginecologia e obstetrícia. Os questionários foram divididos em perguntas sócio-demográficas, perguntas de ansiedade, antes e depois do treinamento e perguntas de satisfação e autoconfiança após a atividade educacional. Resultados: 72 alunos, a maioria mulheres, foram incluidos no estudo. Observou-se que a ansiedade dos alunos em relação ao exame pélvico foi maior do que a ansiedade em relação ao exame das mamas (p < 0,001). Não houve diferença estatisticamente significativa na ansiedade basal entre sexo masculino e feminino nos escores relativos ao exame pélvico, exame de mamas e na ansiedade global. O principal motivo da ansiedade basal dos estudantes em relação ao exame pélvico foi o receio de machucar a paciente, seguido do fato de nunca ter assistido previamente a um exame pélvico. O THBS reduziu significativamente a ansiedade dos alunos em relação ao exame pélvico e de mamas sem diferença entre os sexos (2,04 vs. 1,46, respectivamente; p <0,001), A satisfação e autoconfiança dos estudantes foram altas (98,75% e 71,7% respectivamente), sem diferença entre sexos. Conclusão: O THBS atividade educacional é um modelo de aprendizagem que favorece a dimuição da ansiedade e eleva a satisfação e autoconfiança dos estudantes em realizar exame ginecológico sem diferenças entre os sexos

Introduction: The use of mannequin simulation in the learning of gynecology has become important in medical graduation in order to prepare students to perform the gynecological examination with confidence, competence, and reduction of anxiety. Objective: To evaluate the effect of simulation-based educational activity on anxiety and self-confidence concern pelvic and breast exam. Methods: A longitudinal quantitative study with 80 students was applied to fourth-grade medical students from José do Rosário Vellano University / UNIFENAS, campus Alfenas, who responded to questionnaires prior and post simulation-based training (THBS) in gynecology and obstetrics. The questionnaires were divided into socio-demographic questions, anxiety questions before and after practice, and satisfaction and self-confidence questions after the educational activity. Results: 72 students, mostly women, were included and it was observed that the students' anxiety as to pelvic exam was greater than that of breast examination (p <0.001). There was no statistically significant difference in baseline anxiety between males and females in the pelvic examination, breast examination and overall anxiety scores. The main reason for the students' basal anxiety about pelvic examination was their fear of hurting the patient, followed by the fact that they had never attended a pelvic exam before. The THBS significantly reduced students' anxiety concerning to pelvic and breast examination with no difference between the sexes (2.04 vs. 1.46, respectively, p <0.001). Students satisfaction and self-confidence were high (98,75% and 71,7%, respectively), with no difference between the sexes. Conclusion: The THBS educational activity is a learning model that favors the reduction of anxiety and elevates the students' satisfaction and self-confidence in performing the gynecological examination with no differences between the sexes

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OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effect of using lubricant during speculum examination for Pap smear collection. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted involving 83 patients attending a medical school clinic. Participants were allocated into two groups: Group 1-Lubricant using; Group 2-No lubricant using. All patients were submitted to two successive collections and after were asked about their level of discomfort. Differences between groups regarding quality, artifacts, cytology, and level of discomfort were observed through chi-squared test. Odds ratios and 95% confidence intervals were also estimated. Statistical significance was set at P < .05. RESULTS: No significant differences between groups regarding quality, presence of artifacts, and cytological results were observed. Significant lower discomfort level in Group 1 (lubricant using). CONCLUSION: The use of vaginal lubricant did not affect the results of cytology and could be a useful tool to reduce the discomfort during Pap smear collection.

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Introduction: Vaginal discharge is a frequent gynecological complaint, and may represent a disease or not. A vaginal discharge is considered recurrent when it occurs four or more episodes per year. Among the aetiologies, physiological and infectious conditions are mentioned, being the infectious ones, particularly those caused by Candida spp. fungus, the most related to the symptom. Despite the diagnostic and therapeutic resources available, empirical clinical treatments and self-treatments are very frequent and related to ineffective therapeutic results, leading this population to question what the differences regarding women with no symptoms are. Objective: To identify sociodemographic, behavioral and microbiological differences between women with recurrent vaginal discharge and asymptomatic women. Methods: Cross-sectional study involving 126 women with recurrent discharge complaints (study group) and 155 (control group), totaling 281 evaluated women. The group included women in the menacme, sexually active, and those who fit in the criteria of recurrent vaginal discharge, without definite previous diagnosis, compared with asymptomatic women, who attended an annual routine examination. Pregnant, diabetic and immunosuppressed women were excluded. The study was based on the principle of the null hypothesis, when there are no differences between the two studied groups. Results: The average age was 29.95 years, predominantly single and without children. There was no significant difference in the analysis of relationship time with the current partner, numbers of partners throughout life, gender and contraceptive method. There was predominance of normal vaginal flora (type 1) in both groups, with average prevalence of 44.9%. The alkaline vaginal pH was predominant in the study group. Conclusion: The null hypothesis was confirmed. Biological, behavioral and sociodemographic differences in the studied populations were not identified. In women with recurrent discharge group, there were no infectious etiologic factors, suggesting that clinical diagnoses are not sufficient for the most efficient management of these situations, indicating laboratory evaluation for these cases in order to improve diagnostic accuracy

Introdução: O corrimento vaginal é queixa ginecológica frequente, podendo ou não representar doença. Conceitua-se como corrimento vaginal recorrente aquele que ocorre em quatro ou mais episódios ao ano. Entre as etiologias, citam-se condições fisiológicas e infecciosas, sendo as infecciosas, particularmente as causadas por fungo Candida spp., as mais relacionadas ao sintoma. Apesar dos recursos diagnósticos e terapêuticos disponíveis, tratamentos clínicos empíricos e autotratamentos são muito frequentes e associados a resultados terapêuticos pouco efetivos, levando essa população a questionamentos sobre quais diferenças elas teriam em relação a mulheres sem sintomas. Objetivo: Identificar diferenças sociodemográficas, comportamentais e microbiológicas entre mulheres com corrimento vaginal recorrente e mulheres assintomáticas. Métodos: Estudo transversal envolvendo 126 mulheres com queixa de corrimento recorrente (grupo de estudo) mais 155 controles, totalizando 281 mulheres avaliadas. Foram incluídas no grupo de estudo mulheres no menacme, sexualmente ativas e enquadradas nos critérios de corrimento vaginal recorrente, sem diagnóstico prévio definido, comparadas a mulheres assintomáticas, que compareciam a exame de rotina anual. Foram excluídas as gestantes, diabéticas e imunossuprimidas. Partiu-se de princípio da hipótese nula, em que não há diferenças entre os dois grupos estudados. Resultados: A média de idade foi de 29,95 anos, predominando solteiras e sem filhos. Não houve diferença significativa quando analisados: tempo de relacionamento com o atual parceiro, número de parceiros ao longo da vida, sexarca e método anticoncepcional. Houve predomínio da flora vaginal normal (tipo 1) em ambos os grupos, com prevalência média de 44,9%. O pH vaginal alcalino foi predominante no grupo de estudo. Conclusão: Confirmou-se a hipótese nula, não se identificando diferenças biológicas, comportamentais e sociodemográficas nas populações estudadas. Não se observaram, no grupo de mulheres com corrimento recorrente, fatores etiológicos infecciosos, sugerindo que diagnósticos clínicos não são suficientes para o manejo mais eficiente dessas situações, indicando-se avaliação laboratorial para esses casos com o objetivo de melhorar a acurácia diagnóstica.

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Foi estudada a incidência de cistos foliculares em vacas leiteiras da raça Holandesa, de uma propriedade comercial localizada em Uberlândia -MG. Foram analisadas 304 vacas lactantes, com média de produção de 20,45kg de leite/dia, no período de um ano. As avaliações foram realizadas a cada 21 dias, totalizando 423 exames ginecológicos. Nas visitas foram procedidos: anotação de dias pós-parto, avaliações ultrassonográficas e estação do ano relativa ao parto e diagnóstico. Foram consideradas vacas císticas, aquelas que nas avaliações apresentavam folículo com, no mínimo, 25 mm de diâmetro, na ausência de corpo lúteo. Os efeitos dos dias pós-parto, estação do diagnóstico e estação de parição sob a ocorrência de cistos ovarianos foram analisadas por regressão logística, com o programa MINITAB. A incidência encontrada foi de 2,63%. Não foi encontrado efeito de dias pós-parto, da estação do ano de diagnóstico e estação da parição na incidência de cistos foliculares; porém, a ciclicidade foi afetada pela estação da parição.(AU)

We studied the incidence of follicular cysts in dairy cows of Holstein in a commercial farm, which is localized in the Uberlândia-MG. We analyzed 304 lactation cows with average production of milk was 20,45kg, for the period of one year. The diagnosis were made every 21 days, totaling 423 gynecological examinations. In the visits were collected: days postpartum, ultrasound evaluations and relationship between cysts and date of parturition and diagnosis. Cows were considered cystic whose had follicles with at least 25mm of diameter, in the absence of corpus luteum. The effects of the postpartum, the diagnosis station and the calving season under the occurrence of ovarian cysts were analyzed by logistic regression with the program MINITAB. Ovarian follicular cysts incidence was 2.63%. There were no effects of days postpartum, season of diagnosis and 56 Ciência Animal 27(1), 2017 season of calving on incidence of follicular cysts, but cyclicity was affected by season of calving.(AU)

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Foi estudada a incidência de cistos foliculares em vacas leiteiras da raça Holandesa, de uma propriedade comercial localizada em Uberlândia -MG. Foram analisadas 304 vacas lactantes, com média de produção de 20,45kg de leite/dia, no período de um ano. As avaliações foram realizadas a cada 21 dias, totalizando 423 exames ginecológicos. Nas visitas foram procedidos: anotação de dias pós-parto, avaliações ultrassonográficas e estação do ano relativa ao parto e diagnóstico. Foram consideradas vacas císticas, aquelas que nas avaliações apresentavam folículo com, no mínimo, 25 mm de diâmetro, na ausência de corpo lúteo. Os efeitos dos dias pós-parto, estação do diagnóstico e estação de parição sob a ocorrência de cistos ovarianos foram analisadas por regressão logística, com o programa MINITAB. A incidência encontrada foi de 2,63%. Não foi encontrado efeito de dias pós-parto, da estação do ano de diagnóstico e estação da parição na incidência de cistos foliculares; porém, a ciclicidade foi afetada pela estação da parição.

We studied the incidence of follicular cysts in dairy cows of Holstein in a commercial farm, which is localized in the Uberlândia-MG. We analyzed 304 lactation cows with average production of milk was 20,45kg, for the period of one year. The diagnosis were made every 21 days, totaling 423 gynecological examinations. In the visits were collected: days postpartum, ultrasound evaluations and relationship between cysts and date of parturition and diagnosis. Cows were considered cystic whose had follicles with at least 25mm of diameter, in the absence of corpus luteum. The effects of the postpartum, the diagnosis station and the calving season under the occurrence of ovarian cysts were analyzed by logistic regression with the program MINITAB. Ovarian follicular cysts incidence was 2.63%. There were no effects of days postpartum, season of diagnosis and 56 Ciência Animal 27(1), 2017 season of calving on incidence of follicular cysts, but cyclicity was affected by season of calving.

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Objetivo: Relatar o perfil das usuárias participantes de um projeto de extensão universitária. Método: Pesquisa documental, descritiva e quantitativa. Resultados: A ação extensionista contou com a participação de acadêmicos de enfermagem UFF/PURO, e foi realizada em cinco Unidades Básicas de Saúde escolhidas de forma a cobrir a maioria da população do município de Rio das Ostras/RJ. Foram atendidas 462 usuárias, sendo realizados exames citopatológicos, solicitação de mamografias e educação em saúde. Depreende-se que a população atendida encontra-se em algumas situações de vulnerabilidade que as mulheres estão submetidas. Conclusão: Atividade foi de grande importância para a formação profissional dos acadêmicos de enfermagem dando a eles a oportunidade de participar nas ações de saúde, facilitando a sedimentação do conhecimento teórico.

Objective: To report the profile of the users participating of an extension project. Method: This is a quantitative, descriptive and documentary study. Results: The action had as participants the nursing academics of the Federal Fluminense University/UFF/PURO and conducted in five Basic Unit Health chosen to cover most of the population in the city of Rio das Ostras/RJ. Were performed cytopathological exams, mammograms request and health education to 462 users. It appears that the involved population found in some situations of vulnerability in which women subjected. Conclusion: This activity was of great significance for the professional training of nursing students, providing them, opportunities to participate in the health activities, facilitating the sedimentation of the theoretical knowledge.

Objetivo: Relatar el perfil de lãs mujeres que partiparon um proyecto de extensión universitaria. Metodo: Investigación documental, descriptiva e cuantitativa. Resultados: La actividad de extensión tuvo La participación de Estudiantes de enfermeria UFF/PURO y fue realizada em cinco UBS escogidas com La finalidad de captar a maioria de La poblacion de município de Rio das Ostras/RJ. Fueron atendidadas 462 mujeres a quienes se realizo examens citopatologicos, pedido de mamografias e educación en salud. Se concluye que La poblacion atendida se encuentra em situación de vulnerabilidad. Conclusión: La actividad realizada tuvo grande importância para La formación acadêmica de lós Estudiantes de enfermeria, quienes tuvieron oportunidad de participar de las acciones realizadas ló que facilita La sedimentación Del conocimiento teorico.

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