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Researcher

Hans Verstraelen

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159 Results

2025

Cumulative live birth rates of 31 478 untested embryos from 11 463 women challenge traditional recurrent implantation failure definitions

Lien DhaenensRoos ColmanIlse De CrooHans VerstraelenPetra De SutterDominic Stoop

U Journal Article in Human Reproduction

2024

Long-term effectiveness of vestibulectomy for the treatment of vulvodynia : a retrospective cohort study

Nele CorynBart VergauweSteven WeyersHans Verstraelen

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF LOWER GENITAL TRACT DISEASE

Sexual health in Belgian cervical cancer survivors : an exploratory qualitative study

Eline NaertHans Van HulleEmiel De JaeghereMarjolein OrijeSarah RoelsRawand SalihiKoen J. TraenKristien WattyLise-Marie KinnaerHans Verstraelen et al.

A1 Journal Article in QUALITY OF LIFE RESEARCH

2023

A systematic review of allergic and irritative contact dermatitis of the vulva : the most important allergens/irritants and the role of patch testing

Sander VandeweegeBritt DebaeneHilde LapeereHans Verstraelen

A1 Journal Article in CONTACT DERMATITIS

Dynamics of the vaginal microbiome during the menstrual cycle of HIV positive and negative women in a sub-urban population of Kenya

N. Kiama TeresaMario VaneechoutteM. Mbugua PaulHans VerstraelenEstambale BensonMarleen TemmermanVerhelst Rita

A2 Journal Article in AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY

Scoping review of the association between bacterial vaginosis and emotional, sexual and social health

Judith BrusselmansAn De SutterBrecht DevleesschauwerHans VerstraelenPiet Cools

A1 Journal Article in BMC WOMENS HEALTH

Vaginal morbidity, sexual functioning, and health-related quality of life in cervical cancer survivors : a cross-sectional multicenter study (VAMOS)

Eline NaertAlexander DecruyenaereRenée BultijnckEmiel De JaeghereMarjolein OrijeRawand SalihiHans VerstraelenPhilippe TummersHannelore DenysKatrien Vandecasteele

A1 Journal Article in SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER

Vulvar lichen sclerosus in pregnancy : unaddressed needs and systematic review

Britt DebaeneSander VandeweegeHans Verstraelen

A2 Journal Article in SKIN HEALTH AND DISEASE

2022

Dyspareunia in Zoon's vulvitis

Hans Verstraelen

A1 Journal Article in AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY

The vaginal microbiome : I. research development, lexicon, defining 'normal' and the dynamics throughout women's lives

Hans VerstraelenPedro Vieira-BaptistaFrancesco De SetaGary VentoliniRisa Lonnee-HoffmannAhinoam Lev-Sagie

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF LOWER GENITAL TRACT DISEASE

The vaginal microbiome : II. vaginal dysbiotic conditions

Ahinoam Lev-SagieFrancesco De SetaHans VerstraelenGary VentoliniRisa Lonnee-HoffmannPedro Vieira-Baptista

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF LOWER GENITAL TRACT DISEASE

The vaginal microbiome : III. the vaginal microbiome in various urogenital disorders

Francesco De SetaRisa Lonnee-HoffmannGiuseppina CampiscianoManola ComarHans VerstraelenPedro Vieira-BaptistaGary VentoliniAhinoam Lev-Sagie

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF LOWER GENITAL TRACT DISEASE

The vaginal microbiome : IV. the role of vaginal microbiome in reproduction and in gynecologic cancers

Gary VentoliniPedro Vieira-BaptistaFrancesco De SetaHans VerstraelenRisa Lonnee-HoffmannAhinoam Lev-Sagie

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF LOWER GENITAL TRACT DISEASE

The vaginal microbiome : V. therapeutic modalities of vaginal microbiome engineering and research challenges

Pedro Vieira-BaptistaFrancesco De SetaHans VerstraelenGary VentoliniRisa Lonnee-HoffmannAhinoam Lev-Sagie

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF LOWER GENITAL TRACT DISEASE

2021

Ten years of fertility treatment experience and reproductive options in transgender men

Isabelle StuyverSara SomersVeerle ProvoostKatrien WierckxHans VerstraelenElia WyverkensLien Van GlabekeGuy T'SjoenAnn BuysseGuido Pennings et al.

A1 Journal Article in INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF TRANSGENDER HEALTH

Hans Verstraelen

A4 Journal Article in NEDERLANDS TIJDSCHRIFT VOOR DERMATOLOGIE & VENEREOLOGIE

2020

The vaginal microbiota, human papillomavirus and cervical dysplasia : a systematic review and network meta-analysis

Johanna NorenhagJuan DuMatts OlovssonHans VerstraelenLars EngstrandNele Brusselaers

A1 Journal Article in BJOG-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY

2019

Bacterial vaginosis and the risk of human papillomavirus and cervical cancer : reply

Nele BrusselaersHans Verstraelen

A1 Journal Article in AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY

International Cancer Microbiome Consortium consensus statement on the role of the human microbiome in carcinogenesis

Alasdair J ScottJames L AlexanderClaire A MerrifieldDavid CunninghamChristian JobinRobert BrownJohn AlverdyStephen J O'KeefeH Rex GaskinsJulian Teare et al.

A1 Journal Article in GUT

Of microbes and women : BRCA1, vaginal microbiota, and ovarian cancer

Hans Verstraelen

Editorial material

The biofilm in bacterial vaginosis : implications for epidemiology, diagnosis and treatment : 2018 update

Hans VerstraelenAlexander Swidsinski

A1 Journal Article in CURRENT OPINION IN INFECTIOUS DISEASES

Uterusruptuur in België : resultaten van de Belgian Obstetric Surveillance System

Griet VandenbergheMarlies De BlaereHans VerstraelenVirginie Van LeeuwCharlotte LeroyYvon EnglertMyriam HanssensKristien Roelens

A4 Journal Article in GUNAÏKEIA (NEDERLANDSE EDITIE)

Vaginal dysbiosis and the risk of human papillomavirus and cervical cancer : systematic review and meta-analysis

Nele BrusselaersSadeep ShresthaJanneke van de WijgertHans Verstraelen

A1 Journal Article in AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY

Vulvovaginal candidiasis : histologic lesions are primarily polymicrobial and invasive and do not contain biofilms

Alexander SwidsinskiAlexander GuschinQionglan TangYvonne DörffelHans VerstraelenAlexander TertychnyyGuzel KhayrullinaXin LuoJack D SobelXuefeng Jiang

A1 Journal Article in AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY

2018

Expanding the reach of probiotics through social enterprises

G ReidR KortS AlvarezR Bourdet-SicardV BenoitM CunninghamDM SaulnierJET van Hylckama VliegHans VerstraelenW Sybesma

A1 Journal Article in BENEFICIAL MICROBES

The point of surveying severe maternal morbidity : the Belgian Obstetric Surveillance System.

Griet VandenbergheHans VerstraelenKristien RoelensMyriam Hanssens

2017

A nationwide population-based cohort study of peripartum hysterectomy and arterial embolisation in Belgium : results from the Belgian Obstetric Surveillance System

Griet VandenbergheMarine GuissetIris JanssensVirginie Van LeeuwKristien RoelensMyriam HanssensErika RussoJoachim Van KeirsbilckYvon EnglertHans Verstraelen

A1 Journal Article in BMJ OPEN

HIV-exposed but uninfected infants are at increased risk for neonatal GBS disease : systematic review and meta-analysis

Piet CoolsJanneke H. van de WijgertVicky JespersTania CrucitteEduard SandersHans VerstraelenMario Vaneechoutte

HIV-exposed uninfected infants at increased risk for neonatal GBS disease : systematic review and meta-analysis

Piet CoolsJanneke van de WijgertVicky JespersTania CrucittiEduard SandersHans VerstraelenMario Vaneechoutte

Role of HIV exposure and infection in relation to neonatal GBS disease and rectovaginal GBS carriage : a systematic review and meta-analysis

Piet CoolsJanneke HHM van de WijgertVicky JespersTania CrucittiEduard J SandersHans VerstraelenMario Vaneechoutte

A1 Journal Article in SCIENTIFIC REPORTS

The Belgian Obstetric Surveillance System to monitor severe maternal morbidity

Griet VandenbergheKristien RoelensVirginie Van LeeuwYvon EnglertMyriam HanssensHans Verstraelen

A2 Journal Article in FACTS, VIEWS & VISION IN OBGYN

The impact of a referral card-based intervention on intimate partner violence, psychosocial health, help-seeking and safety behaviour during pregnancy and postpartum : a randomized controlled trial

An-Sofie Van ParysEllen DeschepperKristien RoelensMarleen TemmermanHans Verstraelen

A1 Journal Article in BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH

2016

Characterisation of the human uterine microbiome in non-pregnant women through deep sequencing of the V1-2 region of the 16S rRNA gene

Hans VerstraelenRamiro Vilchez VargasFabian DesimpelRuy JaureguiNELE VANKEIRSBILCKSteven WeyersRita VerhelstPetra De SutterDietmar H PieperTom Van de Wiele

A1 Journal Article in PEERJ

Functional anatomy of the colonic bioreactor : impact of antibiotics and Saccharomyces boulardii on bacterial composition in human fecal cylinders

Alexander SwidsinskiVera Loening-BauckeStefan SchulzJulia ManowskyHans VerstraelenSonja Swidsinski

A1 Journal Article in SYSTEMATIC AND APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY

Intimate partner violence and pregnancy, an intervention study in perinatal care

An-Sofie Van ParysMarleen TemmermanHans Verstraelen

Nationwide population-based cohort study of uterine rupture in Belgium : results from the Belgian Obstetric Surveillance System

Griet VandenbergheMarlies De BlaereV Van LeeuwKristien RoelensY EnglertM HanssensHans Verstraelen

A1 Journal Article in BMJ OPEN

Questions concerning 'Polymicrobial Gardnerella biofilm resists repeated intravaginal antiseptic treatment in a subset of women with bacterial vaginosis: a preliminary report' : response

Hans VerstraelenAlexander Swidsinski

A1 Journal Article in ARCHIVES OF GYNECOLOGY AND OBSTETRICS

Rationale and safety assessment of a novel intravaginal drug-delivery system with sustained DL-lactic acid release, intended for long-term protection of the vaginal microbiome

Hans VerstraelenChris VervaetJean Paul Remon

A1 Journal Article in PLOS ONE

Two-hit hypothesis : gestational stress and Interleukin (IL)-1 beta influence expression of stress and inflammation-related genes in uterus and hippocampus of rat offspring

Barbara VerstraetenS Keiko McCrearyHans VerstraelenGerlinde AS MetzDavid M Olson

2015

Genitofemoral neuralgia : adding to the burden of chronic vulvar pain

Hans VerstraelenEline De ZutterMartine De Muynck

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF PAIN RESEARCH

Interleukin (IL)-1b and prostaglandin (PG)F-2a stimulate IL-1 receptor (R)1 and 2 and accessory proteins (AcP) as well as IL-6R in human myometrial smooth muscle cells (HMSMC)

Barbara VerstraetenKelycia LeimertXin FangHans VerstraelenDavid M Olson

Intimate partner violence and psychosocial health, a cross-sectional study in a pregnant population

An-Sofie Van ParysEllen DeschepperKristien MichielsenAnna GalleKristien RoelensMarleen TemmermanHans Verstraelen

A1 Journal Article in BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH

Polymicrobial Gardnerella biofilm resists repeated intravaginal antiseptic treatment in a subset of women with bacterial vaginosis: a preliminary report

Alexander SwidsinskiVera Loening-BauckeSonja SwidsinskiHans Verstraelen

A1 Journal Article in ARCHIVES OF GYNECOLOGY AND OBSTETRICS

The significance of Lactobacillus crispatus and L. vaginalis for vaginal health and the negative effect of recent sex : a cross-sectional descriptive study across groups of African women

Vicky JespersJanneke van de WijgertPiet CoolsRita VerhelstHans VerstraelenSinead Delany-MoretlweMary MwauraGilles F NdayisabaKishor MandaliyaJoris Menten et al.

A1 Journal Article in BMC INFECTIOUS DISEASES

2014

Characterisation of the vaginal microflora of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) positive and negative women in a sub-urban population of Kenya

Teresa N KiamaRita VerhelstPaul M MbuguaMario VaneechoutteHans VerstraelenBenson EstambaleMarleen Temmerman

A2 Journal Article in AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY

Infection through structured polymicrobial Gardnerella biofilms (StPM-GB)

Alexander SwidsinskiVera Loening-BauckeWerner MendlingYvonne DörffelJohannes SchillingZaher HalwaniXue-feng JiangHans VerstraelenSonja Swidsinski

A1 Journal Article in HISTOLOGY AND HISTOPATHOLOGY

Intimate partner violence and pregnancy : a systematic review of interventions

An-Sofie Van ParysAnnelien VerhammeMarleen TemmermanHans Verstraelen

A1 Journal Article in PLOS ONE

Prevalence and correlates of bacterial vaginosis in different sub-populations of women in Sub-Saharan Africa: a cross-sectional study

Vicky JespersTania CrucittiJoris MentenRita VerhelstMary MwauraKishor MandaliyaGilles F NdayisabaSinead Delany-MoretlweHans VerstraelenLiselotte Hardy et al.

A1 Journal Article in PLOS ONE

Prevalence and evolution of intimate partner violence before and during pregnancy : a cross-sectional study

An-Sofie Van ParysEllen DeschepperKristien MichielsenMarleen TemmermanHans Verstraelen

A1 Journal Article in BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH

Prevalence and evolution of intimate partner violence before and during pregnancy: a cross-sectional study

An-Sofie Van ParysEllen DeschepperKristien MichielsenMarleen TemmermanHans Verstraelen

The vaginal microbiota: what have we learned after a decade of molecular characterization?

Janneke HHM van de WijgertHanneke BorgdorffRita VerhelstTania CrucittiSuzanna FrancisHans VerstraelenVicky Jespers

A1 Journal Article in PLOS ONE

2013

Bacterial species in the vaginal microbiome correlated by Nugent score: cross-sectional data from the Microbicide Safety Biomarkers Study in Kenya, Rwanda, and South Africa

Liselotte HardyVicky JespersJoris MentenRita VerhelstMary MwauraSinead Delany-MoretlweGilles NdayisabaHans VerstraelenJanneke van de WijgertTania Crucitti

Elevated soluble triggering receptor expressed on myeloid cells (sTREM)-1 levels in maternal serum during term and preterm labor

Inge TencyHans VerstraelenBart SaerensBruno VerhasseltMario VaneechoutteOlivier DegommeRita VerhelstMarleen Temmerman

A1 Journal Article in PLOS ONE

Interobserver variability of the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics staging in cervical cancer

Philippe TummersKees GeresteinJan Willem MensHans VerstraelenHelena van Doorn

A1 Journal Article in INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GYNECOLOGICAL CANCER

Multiparticulates for vaginal drug delivery

Samata MehtaHans VerstraelenChris VervaetJean Paul Remon

Persistent aching and itching of the clitoris

Hans VerstraelenKristien RoelensAnnelies De KnijfMarleen Temmerman

A1 Journal Article in ARCHIVES OF GYNECOLOGY AND OBSTETRICS

Presence of a polymicrobial endometrial biofilm in patients with bacterial vaginosis

Alexander SwidsinskiHans VerstraelenVera Loening-BauckeSonja SwidsinskiWerner MendlingZaher Halwani

A1 Journal Article in PLOS ONE

Risks associated with bacterial vaginosis in infertility patients : a systematic review and meta-analysis

Hans VerstraelenNoortje Van OostrumJ. MeysPetra De Sutter

Risks associated with bacterial vaginosis in infertility patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis

NOORTJE VAN OOSTRUMPetra De SutterJoris MeysHans Verstraelen

A1 Journal Article in HUMAN REPRODUCTION

The biofilm in bacterial vaginosis : implications for epidemiology, diagnosis and treatment

Hans VerstraelenAlexander Swidsinski

A1 Journal Article in CURRENT OPINION IN INFECTIOUS DISEASES

There is a need for multipurpose prevention technologies targeting HIV and common reproductive tract infections: data from the Microbicides Safety Biomarkers Study Team

Mary MwauraLiselotte HardySinead Delany-MoretlweGilles NdayisabaKishor MandaliyaRita VerhelstHans VerstraelenJanneke van de WijgertTania CrucittiVicky Jespers

Vaginal distribution and retention of tablets comprising starch-based multiparticulates: evaluation by colposcopy

Samata MehtaHans VerstraelenLeen VandaeleEls MehuysJean Paul RemonChris Vervaet

A1 Journal Article in DRUG DEVELOPMENT AND INDUSTRIAL PHARMACY

2012

Antiseptics and disinfectants for the treatment of bacterial vaginosis : a systematic review

Hans VerstraelenRita VerhelstKristien RoelensMarleen Temmerman

A1 Journal Article in BMC INFECTIOUS DISEASES

Association between bacterial vaginosis and cervical intraepithelial neoplasia: systematic review and meta-analysis

Evy GilletJoris MeysHans VerstraelenRita VerhelstPhilippe De SutterMarleen TemmermanDavy Vanden Broeck

A1 Journal Article in PLOS ONE

Electrospun cellulose acetate phthalate fibers for semen induced anti-HIV vaginal drug delivery

Chaobo HuangStefaan SoenenEllen van GulckGuido VanhamJoanna RejmanSerge Van CalenberghChris VervaetTom CoenyeHans VerstraelenMarleen Temmerman et al.

A1 Journal Article in BIOMATERIALS

Imbalances between matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases (TIMPs) in maternal serum during preterm labor

Inge TencyHans VerstraelenIVO KROESGabriële HoltappelsBruno VerhasseltMario VaneechoutteRita VerhelstMarleen Temmerman

A1 Journal Article in PLOS ONE

Longitudinal qPCR study of the dynamics of L. crispatus, L. iners, A. vaginae, (sialidase positive) G. vaginalis, and P. bivia in the vagina

Guido Lopes dos Santos SantiagoInge TencyHans VerstraelenRita VerhelstMarijke TrogMarleen TemmermanLeen VancoillieEllen DecatPiet CoolsMario Vaneechoutte

A1 Journal Article in PLOS ONE

sTREM-1 levels are elevated in maternal serum during term and preterm labour

Inge TencyHans VerstraelenOlivier DegommeRita VerhelstBart SaerensBruno VerhasseltMario VaneechoutteMarleen Temmerman

Susceptibility testing of Atopobium vaginae for dequalinium chloride

Guido Lopes dos Santos SantiagoPhilipp GrobHans VerstraelenFlorian WaserMario Vaneechoutte

A2 Journal Article in BMC RESEARCH NOTES

Vaginal distribution and retention of a multiparticulate drug delivery system, assessed by gamma scintigraphy and magnetic resonance imaging

Samata MehtaHans VerstraelenKathelijne PeremansGeert VilleirsSimon VermeireFilip De VosEls MehuysJean Paul RemonChris Vervaet

A1 Journal Article in INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICS

2011

Piet CoolsHans VerstraelenMario VaneechoutteRita Verhelst

Bookchapter in Molecular detection of human bacterial pathogens

Bacterial vaginosis is associated with uterine cervical human papillomavirus infection: a meta-analysis

Evy GilletJoris MeysHans VerstraelenCarolyne BosirePhilippe De SutterMarleen TemmermanDavy Vanden Broeck

A1 Journal Article in BMC INFECTIOUS DISEASES

Comparison of culture with two different qPCR assays for detection of rectovaginal carriage of Streptococcus agalactiae (group B streptococci) in pregnant women

Nabil El AilaInge TencyGeert ClaeysHans VerstraelenPieter DeschaghtEllen DecatGuido Lopes dos Santos SantiagoPiet CoolsMarleen TemmermanMario Vaneechoutte

A1 Journal Article in RESEARCH IN MICROBIOLOGY

Rita VerhelstHans VerstraelenPiet CoolsGuido Lopes dos Santos SantiagoMarleen TemmermanMario Vaneechoutte

Bookchapter in Molecular detection of human bacterial pathogens

Gardnerella vaginalis comprises three distinct genotypes of which only two produce sialidase

Guido Lopes dos Santos SantiagoPieter DeschaghtNabil El AilaTeresa N KiamaHans VerstraelenKimberly K JeffersonMarleen TemmermanMario Vaneechoutte

A1 Journal Article in AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY

Group A streptococcal vaginitis: an unrecognized cause of vaginal symptoms in adult women

Hans VerstraelenRita VerhelstMario VaneechoutteMarleen Temmerman

A1 Journal Article in ARCHIVES OF GYNECOLOGY AND OBSTETRICS

Longitudinal study of the dynamics of vaginal microflora during two consecutive menstrual cycles

Guido Lopes dos Santos SantiagoPiet CoolsHans VerstraelenMarijke TrogGriet MissineNabil El AilaRita VerhelstInge TencyGeert ClaeysMarleen Temmerman et al.

A1 Journal Article in PLOS ONE

Minder bekende oorzaken van vulvovaginitis: streptokokken-groep-A- en streptokokken-groep-B-vaginitis

Hans Verstraelen

Partnergeweld en de visie van de gynaecoloog

Kristien RoelensHans VerstraelenMarleen Temmerman

Bookchapter in Partnergeweld : als liefde een gevecht wordt

Strong correspondence in bacterial loads between the vagina and rectum of pregnant women

Nabil El AilaInge TencyBart SaerensEllen De BackerPiet CoolsGuido Lopes dos Santos SantiagoHans VerstraelenRita VerhelstMarleen TemmermanMario Vaneechoutte

A1 Journal Article in RESEARCH IN MICROBIOLOGY

2010

'Maternal Intensive Care' : a systematic literature review

An-Sofie Van ParysHans VerstraelenKristien RoelensMarleen Temmerman

A2 Journal Article in FACTS, VIEWS & VISION IN OBGYN

Comparison of different sampling techniques and of different culture methods for detection of group B streptococcus carriage in pregnant women

Nabil El AilaInge TencyGeert ClaeysBart SaerensPiet CoolsHans VerstraelenMarleen TemmermanRita VerhelstMario Vaneechoutte

A1 Journal Article in BMC INFECTIOUS DISEASES

Cytology of the 'penile' neovagina in transsexual women

Steven WeyersKathleen LambeinYvonne SturtewagenHans VerstraelenJan GerrisMarleen Praet

A1 Journal Article in CYTOPATHOLOGY

Desquamated epithelial cells covered with a polymicrobial biofilm typical for bacterial vaginosis are present in randomly selected cryopreserved donor semen

Alexander SwidsinskiYvonne DorffelVera Loening-BauckeWerner MendlingHans VerstraelenStefan DieterleJohannes Schilling

A1 Journal Article in FEMS IMMUNOLOGY AND MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY

Dissimilarity in the occurrence of Bifidobacteriaceae in vaginal and perianal microbiota in women with bacterial vaginosis

Alexander SwidsinskiYvonne DörffelVera Loening-BauckeWerner MendlingJohannes SchillingJennifer L PattersonHans Verstraelen

A1 Journal Article in ANAEROBE

Gardnerella biofilm involves females and males and is transmitted sexually

Alexander SwidsinskiYvonne DoerffelVera Loening-BauckeSonja SwidsinskiHans VerstraelenMario VaneechoutteVesna LemmJohannes SchillingWerner Mendling

A1 Journal Article in GYNECOLOGIC AND OBSTETRIC INVESTIGATION

Gynaecological aspects of the treatment and follow-up of transsexual men and women

Steven WeyersPetra De SutterPiet HoebekeStan MonstreyGuy T'SjoenHans VerstraelenJan Gerris

A2 Journal Article in Facts, Views & Vision in ObGyn

Mammography and breast sonography in transsexual women

Steven WeyersGeert VilleirsELS VANHERREWEGHEStan MonstreyRudy Van den BroeckeJan GerrisHans Verstraelen

A1 Journal Article in EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF RADIOLOGY

The epidemiology of bacterial vaginosis in relation to sexual behaviour

Hans VerstraelenRita VerhelstMario VaneechoutteMarleen Temmerman

A1 Journal Article in BMC INFECTIOUS DISEASES

Vulvair vestibulitissyndroom: een vaak miskende oorzaak van dyspareunie

Lien DhaenensHans VerstraelenKathleen LambeinMarc DhontSteven Weyers

A2 Journal Article in Tijdschrift voor Geneeskunde

Zwangere vrouwen en navelstrengbloedbanken: hoe denken ze erover?

Ciska wyffelsHans VerstraelenMarleen TemmermanHenk LoobuyckLucien Noens

A2 Journal Article in TIJDSCHRIFT VOOR GENEESKUNDE

2009

A pilot study evaluating the safety of vaginal administration of a multi-particulate pellet formulation.

Guido Lopes dos Santos SantiagoHans VerstraelenNele PoelvoordeSteven De CorteGeert ClaeysMarijke TrogEllen De BackerBart SaerensChris VervaetFabienne De Boeck et al.

A1 Journal Article in European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics

Bacterial Overgrowth and Inflammation of Small Intestine After Carboxymethylcellulose Ingestion in Genetically Susceptible Mice

Alexander SwidsinskiVictoria UngBeate SydoraVera Loening-BauckeYvonne DoerffelHans VerstraelenRichard Fedorok

A1 Journal Article in INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASES

Bacterial vaginosis: an update on diagnosis and treatment

Hans VerstraelenRita Verhelst

A1 Journal Article in EXPERT REVIEW OF ANTI-INFECTIVE THERAPY

Clinical and Transvaginal Sonographic Evaluation of the Prostate in Transsexual Women

Steven WeyersKarel DecaesteckerHans VerstraelenStan MonstreyGuy T'SjoenJan GerrisPiet HoebekeGeert Villeirs

A1 Journal Article in Urology

Development Of Vaginal Probiotics to Improve the Vaginal Microflora and Reduce Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV

Rita VerhelstHans VerstraelenStanley LüchtersMarleen TemmermanMario Vaneechoutte

Gene polymorphisms of Toll-like and related recognition receptors relation to the vaginal carriage of Gardnerella vaginalis and Atopobium vaginae

Hans VerstraelenRita VerhelstLieve NuytinckKristien RoelensEls De MeesterDaniella De VosMartine Van ThielenRudi RossauWim DelvaEllen De Backer et al.

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF REPRODUCTIVE IMMUNOLOGY

Identification and genotyping of bacteria from paired vaginal and rectal samples from pregnant women indicates similarity between vaginal and rectal microflora

Nabil El AilaInge TencyGeert ClaeysHans VerstraelenBart SaerensGuido Lopes dos Santos SantiagoEllen De BackerPiet CoolsMarleen TemmermanRita Verhelst et al.

A1 Journal Article in BMC INFECTIOUS DISEASES

In vivo evaluation of the vaginal distribution and retention of a multi-particulate pellet formulation

Nele PoelvoordeHans VerstraelenRita VerhelstBart SaerensEllen De BackerGuido Lopes dos Santos SantiagoChris VervaetMario VaneechoutteFabienne De BoeckLucas Van Bortel et al.

A1 Journal Article in EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICS AND BIOPHARMACEUTICS

IN VIVO EVALUATION OF THE VAGINAL DISTRIBUTION AND RETENTION OF A MULTI-PARTICULATE PELLET FORMULATION

Fabienne De BoeckNele PoelvoordeHans VerstraelenRita VerhelstBart SaerensEllen De BackerGuido Lopes dos Santos SantiagosMario VaneeckhoutteMarleen TemmermanJean Paul Remon et al.

Intimate partner violence and role of health care workers: research to strengthen health systems

Kristien RoelensHans VerstraelenMarleen Temmerman

A2 Journal Article in ENTRE NOUS (ENGLISH ED.)

Intimate partner violence: the gynaecologist's perspective

Kristien RoelensHans VerstraelenMarleen Temmerman

A2 Journal Article in FACTS, VIEWS & VISION IN OBGYN

Long-term Assessment of the Physical, Mental, and Sexual Health among Transsexual Women

Steven WeyersEls ElautPetra De SutterJan GerrisGuy T'SjoenGUNTER HEYLENSGriet De CuypereHans Verstraelen

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF SEXUAL MEDICINE

Longitudinal analysis of the vaginal microflora in pregnancy suggests that L. crispatus promotes the stability of the normal vaginal microflora and that L. gasseri and/or L. iners are more conducive to the occurrence of abnormal vaginal microflora

Hans VerstraelenRita VerhelstGeert ClaeysEllen De BackerMarleen TemmermanMario Vaneechoutte

A1 Journal Article in BMC MICROBIOLOGY

Microflora of the penile skin-lined neovagina of transsexual women

Steven WeyersHans VerstraelenJan GerrisStan MonstreyGuido Lopes dos Santos SantiagoBart SaerensEllen De BackerGeert ClaeysMario VaneechoutteRita Verhelst

A1 Journal Article in BMC MICROBIOLOGY

Obstetrisch beleid bij een tetraplegische patiënte: een ziektegeschiedenis

FEMKE DELPORTEKristien RoelensMarleen CoppensANNICK VIAENEHans VerstraelenMarleen Temmerman

A2 Journal Article in TIJDSCHRIFT VOOR GENEESKUNDE

Obstetrisch handelen bij tetraplegische patiënte

FEMKE DELPORTEKristien RoelensMarc CoppensANNICK VIAENEKarel EveraertHans VerstraelenMarleen Temmerman

A2 Journal Article in Tijdschrift voor Geneeskunde

On the pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment of bacterial vaginosis: some novel insights acquired from the molecular analysis of the vaginal microflora

Hans VerstraelenMarleen TemmermanRita Verhelst

Perinatal outcome of twin pregnancies in women of advanced age

Ilse DelbaereHans VerstraelenSylvie GoetgelukGuy MartensCatherine DeromDirk De BacquerGui De BackerMarleen Temmerman

Probiotics for the treatment of bacterial vaginosis

Abiola C SenokHans VerstraelenMarleen TemmermanGiuseppe A Botta

A1 Journal Article in COCHRANE DATABASE OF SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS

Safety and Availability of Dapivirine (TMC120) Delivered from an Intravaginal Ring

J RomanoB VarianoP CoplanJ Van RoeyK DouvilleZ RosenbergMarleen TemmermanHans VerstraelenLucas Van BortelSteven Weyers et al.

A1 Journal Article in AIDS RESEARCH AND HUMAN RETROVIRUSES

Safety and colonisation potential of a new multi-particulate pellet formulation for vaginal delivery of probiotic lactobacilli

Rita VerhelstHans VerstraelenNele PoelvoordeGuido Lopes dos Santos SantiagoEllen De BackerBart SaerensMarijke TrogChris VervaetLucas Van BortelJean Paul Remon et al.

2008

An adherent Gardnerella vaginalis biofilm persists on the vaginal epithelium after standard therapy with oral metronidazole

A SWIDSINSKIW MENDLINGV LOENING-BAUCKES SWIDSINSKIY DORFFELJ SCHOLZEH LOCHSHans Verstraelen

A1 Journal Article in AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY

Bacterial vaginosis: a sexually enhanced disease

Hans Verstraelen

A1 Journal Article in INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF STD & AIDS

Biostructure of fecal microbiota in healthy subjects and patients with chronic idiopathic diarrhea

A SWIDSINSKIV LOENING-BAUCKEHans VerstraelenS OSOWSKAY DOERFFEL

A1 Journal Article in GASTROENTEROLOGY

Disclosure and health-seeking behaviour following intimate partner violence before and during pregnancy in Flanders, Belgium : a survey surveillance study

Kristien RoelensHans VerstraelenKathia van EgmondMarleen Temmerman

A1 Journal Article in EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS GYNECOLOGY AND REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY

HIV Testing and Sexually Transmitted Infection Care among Sexually Active Youth in the Balkans

Wim DelvaFrançoise WuillaumeStijn VansteelandtPatricia ClaeysHans VerstraelenDavy Vanden BroeckMarleen Temmerman

A1 Journal Article in AIDS PATIENT CARE AND STDS

Perinatal outcome of twin pregnancies in women of advanced age

Ilse DelbaereHans VerstraelenSylvie GoetgelukGuy MartensC DEROMDirk De BacquerGui De BackerMarleen Temmerman

A1 Journal Article in HUMAN REPRODUCTION

Screening for inter-hospital differences in cesarean section rates in low-risk deliveries using administrative data: An initiative to improve the quality of care

W AELVOETF WINDEYG MOLENBERGHSHans VerstraelenP VAN REEMPTSJM FOIDART

A1 Journal Article in BMC HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH

2007

Bevalling in vraag en antwoord

Marleen TemmermanHans Verstraelen

Bookchapter in Het dagelijks boek

Characteristics of spontaneously conceived twins versus twins after assisted reproduction

Ilse DelbaereHans VerstraelenMarleen Temmerman

Modified classification of Gram-stained vaginal smears to predict spontaneous preterm birth : a prospective cohort study

Hans VerstraelenRita VerhelstKristien RoelensGeert ClaeysSteven WeyersEllen De BackerMario VaneechoutteMarleen Temmerman

A1 Journal Article in AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY

Pregnancy outcome in primiparae of advanced maternal age

Ilse DelbaereHans VerstraelenSylvie GoetgelukGuy MartensGui De BackerMarleen Temmerman

A1 Journal Article in EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS GYNECOLOGY AND REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY

Quantitative determination by real-time PCR of four vaginal Lactobacillus species, Gardnerella vaginalis and Atopobium vaginae indicates an inverse relationship between L. gasseri and L. iners

Ellen De BackerRita VerhelstHans VerstraelenMA AlqumberJP BurtonJR TaggMarleen TemmermanMario Vaneechoutte

A1 Journal Article in BMC MICROBIOLOGY

Sexual behaviour and contraceptive use among youth in the Balkans

Wim DelvaF WUILLAUMEStijn VansteelandtPatricia ClaeysHans VerstraelenMarleen Temmerman

A1 Journal Article in EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CONTRACEPTION AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE

Should we adjust for gestational age when analysing birth weights? The use of z-scores revisited

Ilse DelbaereStijn VansteelandtDirk De BacquerHans VerstraelenJan GerrisPetra De SutterMarleen Temmerman

A1 Journal Article in HUMAN REPRODUCTION

2006

A knowledge, attitudes, and practice survey among obstetrician-gynaecologists on intimate partner violence in Flanders, Belgium

Kristien RoelensHans VerstraelenKathia van EgmondMarleen Temmerman

A1 Journal Article in BMC PUBLIC HEALTH

Antibiotic susceptibility of Atopobium vaginae

Ellen De BackerRita VerhelstHans VerstraelenGeert ClaeysGerda VerschraegenMarleen TemmermanMario Vaneechoutte

A1 Journal Article in BMC INFECTIOUS DISEASES

Birth weight of singletons after assisted reproduction is higher after single than after double embryo transfer

FLEUR DE METSENAEREPetra De SutterIlse DelbaereJan GerrisHans VerstraelenS GOETGELUKJosiane Van der ElstMarleen TemmermanMarc Dhont

Birthweight of singletons after assisted reproduction is higher after single- than after double-embryo transfer

Petra De SutterIlse DelbaereJan GerrisHans VerstraelenSylvie GoetgelukJosiane Van der ElstMarleen TemmermanMarc Dhont

A1 Journal Article in HUMAN REPRODUCTION

Human transferrin G277S mutation and iron deficiency in pregnancy.

Joris DelangheHans VerstraelenIlse PynaertL DEBELSYouri TaesBruno VerhasseltStefaan De HenauwMarleen Temmerman

A1 Journal Article in BRITISH JOURNAL OF HAEMATOLOGY

2005

Comparison between Gram stain and culture for the characterization of vaginal microflora: Definition of a distinct grade that resembles grade I microflora and revised categorization of grade I microflora

Rita VerhelstHans VerstraelenGeert ClaeysGerda VerschraegenLeen Van SimaeyCatharine Clara De GanckEllen De BackerMarleen TemmermanMario Vaneechoutte

A1 Journal Article in BMC MICROBIOLOGY

Comparison of Gram stain and culture for the characterisation of vaginal microflora

Rita VerhelstHans VerstraelenGeert ClaeysGerda VerschraegenMarleen TemmermanMario Vaneechoutte

Minder geïnduceerde bevallingen dankzij een informed consent: een interventiestudie in het UZ Gent

A MortierHans VerstraelenMarleen Temmerman

A4 Journal Article in GUNAÏKEIA (NEDERLANDSE EDITIE)

Modification of Gram-stained vaginal smear scoring may increase the sensitivity of vaginal smear assessment in the prediction of preterm birth

Hans VerstraelenRita VerhelstGeert ClaeysK ROELENSEllen De BackerMario VaneechoutteMarleen Temmerman

Preterm birth in twins after subfertility treatment: population based cohort study

Hans VerstraelenSylvie GoetgelukC DEROMStijn VansteelandtRobert DeromEls GoetghebeurNA TEMMERMAN

A1 Journal Article in BRITISH MEDICAL JOURNAL

Subclinical iron deficiency is a strong predictor of bacterial vaginosis in early pregnancy

Hans VerstraelenJoris DelangheKristien RoelensStijn BlotGeert ClaeysMarleen Temmerman

A1 Journal Article in BMC INFECTIOUS DISEASES

Vaginal lactobacilli, probiotics, and lVF

Hans VerstraelenAC SENOK

Editorial material

2004

Asymptomatische bacteriële vaginose in de zwangerschap

Hans VerstraelenMarleen Temmerman

A2 Journal Article in MINERVA (NEDERLANDSE ED.)

Bacterial vaginosis: not a risk factor for preterm birth?

Hans VerstraelenStijn VansteelandtMarleen Temmerman

A1 Journal Article in BRITISH JOURNAL OF GENERAL PRACTICE

Cerebral Palsy - literatuuroverzicht en inventarisatie van de projecten uitgevoerd met steun van het steunfonds Marguerite-Marie Delacroix (1997-2003)

Stijn BlotHans VerstraelenMarleen Temmerman

Cloning of 16S rRNA genes amplified from normal and disturbed vaginal microflora points to a strong assocation between Atopobium vaginae, Gardnerella vaginalis and bacterial vaginosis

Rita VerhelstHans VerstraelenGeert ClaeysGerda VerschraegenJoris DelangheLeen Van SimaeyCatharine Clara De GanckMarleen TemmermanMario Vaneechoutte

Cloning of 16S rRNA genes amplified from normal and disturbed vaginal microflora suggests a strong association between Atopobiurn vaginae, Gardnerella vaginalis and bacterial vaginosis

Rita VerhelstHans VerstraelenGeert ClaeysGerda VerschraegenJoris DelangheLeen Van SimaeyCatharine Clara De GanckMarleen TemmermanMario Vaneechoutte

A1 Journal Article in BMC MICROBIOLOGY

Culture-independent analysis of vaginal microflora: The unrecognized association of Atopobium vaginae with bacterial vaginosis

Hans VerstraelenRita VerhelstGeert ClaeysMarleen TemmermanMario Vaneechoutte

A1 Journal Article in AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY

CULTURE-INDEPENDENT CHARACTERIZATION OF HEALTHY AND DISTURBED VAGINAL MICROFLORA CONFIRMS THE PRESENCE OF ATOPOBIUM VAGINAE IN THE BACTERIAL VAGINOSIS MICROFLORA AND SUGGESTS AN AMBIGUOUS ROLE FOR LACTOBACILLUS GASSERI AND L. INERS

Rita VerhelstHans VerstraelenGeert ClaeysGerda VerschraegenMarleen TemmermanMario Vaneechoutte

Delayed childbearing and maternal mortality

Marleen TemmermanHans VerstraelenGuy MartensA Bekaert

A1 Journal Article in EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS GYNECOLOGY AND REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY

Practice guidelines and informed consent: an answer to the rising rates of labour induction?

ANN MORTIERHans VerstraelenMarleen Temmerman

Reproductive health in Afghanistan: Results of a knowledge, attitudes and practices survey among Afghan women in Kabul

K VAN EGMONDAJ NAEEMHans VerstraelenMarleen BosmansPatricia ClaeysMarleen Temmerman

A1 Journal Article in DISASTERS. THE JOURNAL OF DISASTER STUDIES, POLICIES AND MANAGEMENT.

Statistical methods for drawing causal effects from twin studies

Sylvie GoetgelukStijn VansteelandtHans VerstraelenC DEROMRobert DeromMarc DhontMarleen Temmerman

2003

De opleiding van de moeder staat in verband met de afloop van haar zwangerschap

S SWIMBERGHEH CAMMUHans VerstraelenGuy MartensA BEKAERT

A2 Journal Article in TIJDSCHRIFT VOOR GENEESKUNDE

Prenatal ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging in fetal varicella syndrome: correlation with pathology findings

Hans VerstraelenB VANZIELEGHEMPaul DefoortPiet VanhaesebrouckMarleen Temmerman

A1 Journal Article in PRENATAL DIAGNOSIS

2002

Bacterial vaginosis - does it warrant routine swabs and treatment in all pregnant women ?

Hans Verstraelen

A2 Journal Article in BRITISH MEDICAL JOURNAL

Leeftijd en maternale sterfte

Marleen TemmermanG MartensHans VerstraelenA Bekaert

A4 Journal Article in PERINATALE ACTIVITEITEN IN VLAANDEREN ... : S.P.E.

Tweelingen en drielingen: aanvaardbare bijwerking of iatrogene complicatie?

Marleen TemmermanHans Verstraelen

A2 Journal Article in NEDERLANDS TIJDSCHRIFT VOOR OBSTETRIE & GYNAECOLOGIE

2001

Trends in Caesarean section rates at a maternity hospital in Mumbai, India.

A MEHTALudwig ApersHans VerstraelenMarleen Temmerman

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF HEALTH POPULATION AND NUTRITION

1998

Hoofdstuk rV: Consequences for human health

F BEIRENSHans VerstraelenMichel VanhoorneG SCHOETERSL VERSCHAEVE

1996

Epidemiological and public health aspects of exposure to ELF magnetic fields

Hans VerstraelenMaurits De RidderMichel Vanhoorne

Gevolgen voor de mens

F. BeirensHans VerstraelenMichel VanhoorneG. SchoetersL. VerschaeveNicolas Van LarebekeB. VerdoodtM. Kirsch-Volders

Bookchapter in Milieu- en natuurrapport Vlaanderen 1996 : leren om te keren

Milieu- en natuurrapport Vlaanderen 1996 : wetenschappelijk rapport : IV.1 Gevolgen voor de mens

F. BeirensG. SchoetersL. VerschaeveN Van LarebekeB. VerdoodtM. Kirsch-VoldersHans VerstraelenM. Vanhoorne