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Perfluorooctanesulfonate (PFOS)-induced Sertoli cell injury through a disruption of F-actin and microtubule organization is mediated by Akt1/2

Scientific Reports, 2017
PFOS (perfluorooctanesulfonate, or perfluorooctane sulfonic acid) is an anthropogenic fluorosurfactant widely used in consumer products. While its use in Europe, Canada and the U.S.
Ying Gao, Haiqi Chen, Xiang Xiao, Wing-yee Lui, Will M. Lee, Dolores D. Mruk, C. Yan Cheng   +6 more
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Developing acceptable contraceptive methods: Mixed-method findings on preferred method characteristics from Burkina Faso and Uganda [version 2; peer review: 2 approved]

Gates Open Research, 2019
Background: Unmet need remains high in developing regions. New contraceptive technologies may improve uptake and use. This study examines desirable product characteristics.
Aurélie Brunie, Rebecca L. Callahan, Amelia Mackenzie, Simon P.S. Kibira, Madeleine Wayack-Pambè   +4 more
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3D Printing of Progesterone-Loaded Intrauterine System Using Vat Photopolymerisation

British Journal of Pharmacy, 2022
Three-dimensional printing (3DP) provides the opportunity to personalise different dosage forms and therapeutic regimen where conventional manufacturing processes might not be applicable.
Ariadna Vélez Muga, Pamela Robles Martinez, Asma Buanz   +2 more
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Comparative analysis of human sperm glycocalyx from different freezability ejaculates by lectin microarray and identification of ABA as sperm freezability biomarker

Clinical Proteomics, 2018
Background Semen cryopreservation has been widely applied in assisted reproductive technologies and sperm bank, but it causes considerable impairments on sperm quality.
Ai-jie Xin, Yan-cheng Wu, Hui Lu, Li Cheng, Yi-hua Gu, Hua Diao, Guo-wu Chen, Bin Wu, Zheng Li, Sheng-ce Tao, Xiao-xi Sun, Hui-juan Shi   +11 more
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Evaluation of Stress Accompanying Immunocontraceptive Vaccination in Donkeys

Animals, 2022
The overpopulation of donkeys is recognized as a problem in many parts of the world. The main concerns with uncontrolled donkey populations are habitat degradation and competition for feed resources between donkeys and other species.
Erik W. Peterson, Lorenzo G. T. M. Segabinazzi, Robert O. Gilbert, Don R. Bergfelt, Hilari M. French   +4 more
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Biomarkers and biometric measures of adherence to use of ARV‐based vaginal rings

Journal of the International AIDS Society, 2016
Introduction Poor adherence to product use has been observed in recent trials of antiretroviral (ARV)‐based oral and vaginal gel HIV prevention products, resulting in an inability to determine product efficacy.
Randy M Stalter, Thomas R Moench, Kathleen M MacQueen, Elizabeth E Tolley, Derek H Owen, for the Consortium for Ring Adherence   +5 more
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Spermicidal, Antifertility and Contraceptive Effect of Azadirachta indica A. Juss. Seed Extract in Female and Male Wistar Rats

Biology, Medicine & Natural Product Chemistry, 2022
This study investigates the spermicidal and contraceptive effect of Azadirachta indica seed aqueous extract in male and female Wistar rats. The animals were divided into four groups (n=6), graded doses (2.5, 5, and 10 mg/kg) of the extract.
MacDonald Idu, Sharon Ogedegbe-George, Precious Eromosele Oriarewo, Benjamin Ogunma Gabriel   +3 more
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FAKTOR KEBERLANJUTAN PENGGUNAAN IUD BERDASARKAN TEORI HEALTH BELIEF MODEL

Pediomaternal Nursing Journal, 2014
Recently IUD is widely use for long-term contraception method but the usage tendency decrease the number of year. IUD discontinuations rise up. So far, factors related to IUD continuation had not been explained.
Purwoning Husnul C, Esti Yunitasari, Erna Dwi W   +2 more
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Weight changes 12-18 months after IUD and DMPA usage: A retrospective cohort study [PDF]

Majallah-i Zanān, Māmā̓ī va Nāzā̓ī-i Īrān, 2020
Introduction: Intra Uterine Device (IUD) and Depo-medroxy Progesterone Acetate (DMPA) are effective contraceptive methods that their usage may not be continued due to the occurrence of side effects.
Fatemeh Alavi-Arjas, Farnaz Farnam
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Impaired Testicular Function without Altering Testosterone Concentration Using an Anti-Follicular-Stimulating Hormone Receptor (Anti-FSHr) Single-Chain Variable Fragment (scFv) in Long-Tailed Macaques (Macaca fascicularis)

Animals, 2023
FSHr antibodies have been shown to inhibit the differentiation of spermatogonia to primary spermatocytes, resulting in infertility without a pathological effect on reproductive organs. The aim of this study was to develop single-chain variable fragments (
Pakpoom Navanukraw, Sroisuda Chotimanukul, Taratorn Kemthong, Kiattawee Choowongkomon, Kaywalee Chatdarong   +4 more
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