Hormonal Implants, Beauty Chip: Benefits And Harmful Effects

    January 2024 in “ International Journal of Health Science ”
    Luiz Carlos Gonçalves Filho, Amanda Vieira Parente, Ariela Mauller Vieira Parente, Endy Souza Silva, Nadiny Natalia Silva das Neves, Camila Dutra de Souza, Woney Mercis de Morais, Maria Soraya Araujo de Souza e Silva, Alisson Heredia Vaca, Maria Helena Barbosa de Andrade, Mattheus Duarte da Veiga Jardim, Paulo Mendonça Maranhão, Isabela Lyrio de Souza, Ana Laura Casagrande de Mendonça, Andre Geraldo Casagrande de Mendonça, Pedro Ivo Pan, Vinicius Correa, Alexya Rosário Oliveira de Moraes
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    Studysummary This literature review of hormonal implants in Brazil highlights their expanding usage beyond contraceptive and hormone replacement purposes, noting aesthetic desires like muscle mass gain. However, significant side effects such as cardiovascular events and psychological complications are frequently reported, potentially outweighing the benefits.
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