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Variations of Steroid Hormone Metabolites in Serum and Urine in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome after Nafarelin Stimulation: Evidence for an Altered Corticoid Excretion. [PDF]

, 1995
To evaluate the clinical relevance of testing pituitary-ovarian responses in patients suffering from polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) with the GnRH agonist nafarelin, a 1.2-mg dose of nafarelin was given intranasally to 19 women with PCOS and 15 healthy ...
A. Lob, Burkhardt Moller, Cornelia H, Dieter Engelhardt, Karl Jacob, Michael M. Weber, Peter Luppa, Rainer Kimmig, Roger, Thomas Strowitzki   +9 more
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Analysis of the Influencing Factors of 17-Hydroxyprogesterone Level and the Correlation between 17-Hydroxyprogesterone Level and the Clinical Parameters Related to Adrenal Cortical Function in Very-Low-Birth-Weight Infants [PDF]

Neonatal Medicine, 2019
Purpose 17-Hydroxyprogesterone (17-OHP) screening results are difficult to interpret owing to the many influencing factors, and confirming the test results takes time.
Chang Dae Kum, Mi Jin Lee, Moon Sung Park, Young Bae Sohn, O Kyu Noh, Jang Hoon Lee   +5 more
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Correlation of ovarian volume and clinical and laboratory parameters of PCOS in Korean patients

Clinical and Experimental Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2022
Background: The aim of this study is to analyze the correlation of ovarian volume and clinical and laboratory parameters of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in Korean women. Methods: Two hundred and thirty-three patients aged between 20 and 40 years with
Seul Yi Lee, Eun Hee Yu, Hyun Joo Lee, Jong Kil Joo   +3 more
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Progestogens for maintenance tocolysis in symptomatic women. A systematic review and meta-analysis.

PLoS ONE, 2023
ObjectivePrevention of preterm birth (PTB) with progestogens after an episode of threatened preterm labour is still controversial. As different progestogens have distinct molecular structures and biological effects, we conducted a systematic review and ...
Francesca Ferrari, Silvia Minozzi, Laura Basile, Giuseppe Chiossi, Fabio Facchinetti   +4 more
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Trial protocol OPPTIMUM : does progesterone prophylaxis for the prevention of preterm labour improve outcome? [PDF]

, 2012
Background Preterm birth is a global problem, with a prevalence of 8 to 12% depending on location. Several large trials and systematic reviews have shown progestogens to be effective in preventing or delaying preterm birth in selected high risk women ...
A Shennan, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Andrew Shennan, Anon, AT Northen, BAPM/RCPCH Working Group Report, D Farine, D Wolke, EB da Fonseca, EB Fonseca, H Honest, IR Edwards, Jane E Norman, JE Norman, JM Dodd, JM Dodd, John Norrie, L Sanchez-Ramos, M Arbyn, M Junpeng, March of Dimes Foundation, N Modi, Neil Marlow, Neil Sebire, PA Lachenbruch, Phillip Bennett, PJ Meis, R Romero, RL Goldenberg, RN Hoover, S Kenyon, SL Kenyon, Sonia Whyte, SS Hassan, Stavros Petrou, Stephen Robson, Steven Thornton, Tina Lavender   +37 more
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Manipulating CD4+ T Cell Pathways to Prevent Preeclampsia

Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 2022
Preeclampsia (PreE) is a placental disorder characterized by hypertension (HTN), proteinuria, and oxidative stress. Individuals with PreE and their children are at an increased risk of serious short- and long-term complications, such as cardiovascular ...
Eileen J. Murray, Serena B. Gumusoglu, Serena B. Gumusoglu, Donna A. Santillan, Donna A. Santillan, Mark K. Santillan, Mark K. Santillan, Mark K. Santillan, Mark K. Santillan, Mark K. Santillan   +9 more
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Oral progesterone for the prevention of recurrent preterm birth: systematic review and metaanalysis [PDF]

, 2019
Objective The purpose of this study was to perform a systematic review and metaanalysis of randomized controlled trials on oral progesterone compared with placebo or other interventions for preterm birth prevention in singleton pregnancies with ...
Ashoush, Sherif, Berghella, Vincenzo, Boelig, Rupsa C., Della Corte, Luigi, Mckenna, David, Rajaram, Shalini, Saccone, Gabriele   +6 more
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Progesterone after previous preterm birth for prevention of neonatal respiratory distress syndrome (PROGRESS): a randomised controlled trial [PDF]

, 2009
Background: Neonatal respiratory distress syndrome, as a consequence of preterm birth, is a major cause of early mortality and morbidity during infancy and childhood. Survivors of preterm birth continue to remain at considerable risk of both chronic lung
Jodie M Dodd, Caroline A Crowther, Andrew J McPhee, Vicki Flenady, Jeffrey S Robinson, MS Kramer, D Donoghue, DE Elder, F Stanley, PJ Laws, PJ Laws, BC Hewitt, KJ McLaughlin, JC Morrison, LS Bakketeig, SL Bloom, MM Adams, J Petrini, BM Mercer, L LeVine, JR Challis, JR Challis, W Gibb, A Lopez Bernal, S Astle, GJ Pepe, D Pieber, E Grazzini, D deZiegler, AI Csapo, S Mesiano, R Smith, JC Condon, GJ Haluska, G Jenkin, BS Block, DA Smit, MW Rodger, H el-Refaey, A Nyboe-Andersen, R Smith, JL Schardein, L Raman-Wilms, KJ Crossley, MB Nicol, MB Nicol, AL Hartikainen-Sorri, JC Hauth, PJ Meis, E Papiernik-Berkhauer, M Yemini, JWC Johnson, EB da Fonseca   +52 more
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Dehydroxylation of 16 alpha-hydroxyprogesterone by fecal flora of man and rat

Journal of Lipid Research, 1981
16 alpha-Hydroxyprogesterone, precursor of biliary 16 alpha-hydroxypregnanolone, was incubated with mixed fecal flora of humans and rats. The major steroid metabolite formed in both systems was 3 alpha-hydroxy-17 alpha-pregnan-20-one.
V D Bokkenheuser, J Winter, P B Hylemon, N K Ayengar, E H Mosbach   +4 more
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Gestational age at initiation of 17-alpha hydroxyprogesterone caproate and recurrent preterm birth [PDF]

, 2017
Background Preterm birth is the leading cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality in nonanomalous neonates in the United States. Women with a previous early spontaneous preterm birth are at highest risk for recurrence.
Dotters-Katz, S.K., Goodnight, W.H., Manuck, T.A., Ning, A., Vladutiu, C.J.   +4 more
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