Elsimar Metzker Coutinho, Brazilian gynecologist (Pojuca, Bahia State 18 May 1930 – São Paulo 17 August 2020) From Portuguese and Austrian descent Authored over 350 papers and 10 books ACHIEVEMENTS First to report myoma regression followed by pregnancy (1982) Described the role of calcium and magnesium ion like secondary agents of progesterone action Described action of gestrinone in the non-surgical treatment of fibroid tumours Described the contraceptive effects of medroxiprogesterone Discovered the contraceptive effects of gossypol that lead to first male non-hormonal contraceptive pill DEVELOPED Treatment of infertilitas provoked by endometriosis and myomatosis The first contraceptive pill containing Norgestrel (1966) with J.O. de Souza The first contraceptive pill of reduced dosage The first injectable contraceptive of long action (Depo Provera) 1960s First injectable contraceptive (Ciclofem) Pills for oral and vaginal administration (Lovelle is a subcutaneous prolonged effect contraceptive vaginal pill)
Subcutaneous hormonal implants with long action The first male contraceptive (gossypol based) in 1970s Drugs that stimulate pregnancy preventing premature labor and spontaneous abortion Drugs that prevent pregnancy Drugs for treatment with hormone replacement in both sex Intrauterine dispositifs like Cruz de Lorena and Cruz de Caravaca A new treatment for endometriosis employing gestrinone LINKS http://www.elsimarcoutinho.com/
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