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Physiological Basis of Sex Differences in Human Performance and Exercise‐Associated Pathology

Clinical Endocrinology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The presence of sex differences in human physical performance is well‐established and shaped by distinct endocrine, anatomical and physiological mechanisms. Despite sustained advances, our understanding of how inherent biological factors drive variations in exercise capacity and related pathologies is still developing.
David A. Holdsworth, Thomas J. O'Leary, Craig L. Doig, Natalie Taylor, Jasminder Dosanjh, David R. Woods, Michael J. Stacey, Robert M. Gifford   +7 more
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Vascular health and exercise in females throughout the lifespan: Exploring puberty, pregnancy and menopause

Experimental Physiology, Volume 111, Issue 6, Page 2840-2859, 1 June 2026.
Abstract This narrative review highlights the impact of exercise on vascular health in females over the lifespan with an emphasis on puberty, pregnancy and menopause. These events encompass substantial changes in sex hormone levels, particularly oestrogens and progesterone.
Kathleen B. Miller, M. Erin Moir, Brandon G. Fico   +2 more
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Motivations to use hormonal contraceptive methods and condoms among HIV-positive and negative women randomized to a progestin contraceptive in Malawi: a qualitative study

BMC Women's Health, 2021
Background Although many countries have been promoting hormonal contraceptives to prevent unintended pregnancy and condom use to prevent HIV transmission, little is known about how women targeted by these messages have interpreted and internalized them ...
Agatha K. Bula, Kendra Hatfield-Timajchy, John Chapola, L. Chinula, Stacey A. Hurst, Athena P. Kourtis, J. H. Tang   +6 more
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Comparative Effects of Laparotomy and Laparoscopy‐Assisted Embryo Transfer on Oxidative Stress and Thiol–Disulphide Homeostasis in Tuj Ewes

Veterinary Medicine and Science, Volume 12, Issue 4, July 2026.
Laparoscopic embryo transfer in Tuj ewes induces less oxidative stress and better preserves thiol–disulphide homeostasis than laparotomy. These findings indicate that minimally invasive approaches better maintain redox balance and antioxidant defence during embryo transfer procedures.
Murat Can Demir, Merve Sena Demir, Mustafa Makav, Semra Kaya, Taygun Gökdemir, Nail Tekin Önder, Mushap Kuru, Cihan Kaçar   +7 more
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Medroxy-Progesterone acetate in AUB-O: is the intramuscular route better suited for low and middle income countries? An open-labelled randomised controlled trial [PDF]

Al Ameen Journal of Medical Sciences
Objective: Our purpose was to evaluate the efficacy of oral medroxy progesterone acetate and intramuscular depot medroxy progesterone acetate in patients presenting with heavy menstrual bleeding in terms of reduction in the amount of blood loss, side ...
Sufia Shadab, Shipra Kunwar, Amrita Singh, Suman Nishad, Ayesha Ahmad   +4 more
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Depot Medroxyprogesterone Acetate and Risk of Meningioma in the US

JAMA Neurology
Importance There lacks data clarifying the meningioma risk conferred by depot medroxyprogesterone acetate in the US. Objective To examine the relative risk of meningioma diagnosis in women using depot medroxyprogesterone acetate and ...
Xiao, Tianqi, Kumar, Pranav, Lobbous, Mina, Yogi-Morren, Divya, Soni, Pranay, Recinos, Pablo F., Kshettry, Varun R.   +6 more
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Menstrual suppression to decrease intrauterine device expulsion in adolescents with inherited bleeding disorders

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, Volume 169, Issue 1, Page 421-423, April 2025.
Peter H. Cygan, Kelly M. Kons, Megan H. Fiorillo, Tonya S. Wright   +3 more
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Cancer IDO1‐Mediated Tryptophan–Kynurenine Metabolic Reprogramming to Drive Skeletal Muscle Atrophy and Cachexia Acceleration

Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle, Volume 17, Issue 3, June 2026.
ABSTRACT Background Cancer cachexia is a debilitating syndrome characterized by severe skeletal muscle wasting, which significantly impairs patient quality of life and survival. Indoleamine 2,3‐dioxygenase 1 (IDO1), a key enzyme in tryptophan (Trp) metabolism, is often upregulated in cancers, but its specific role in driving lung cancer–associated ...
Leng Han, Lingjie Jing, Xinting Zhu, Ciqin Li, Lu Bai, Yang Fang, Yuxuan Zhou, Dingyuan Bai, Jin Lu, Yonglong Han, Cheng Guo, Shumin Zhou, Quanjun Yang   +12 more
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Trends in Maternal Mortality in Bhutan: A National Review, 1985 to 2024

Reproductive, Female and Child Health, Volume 5, Issue 2, June 2026.
ABSTRACT Background Maternal mortality remains a major global public health concern, with the highest burden in low‐ and middle‐income countries. Despite global progress, preventable causes such as hemorrhage and hypertensive disorders continue to contribute significantly to maternal deaths.
Yeshey Dorjey, Deep Kiran Chhetri, Thinley Dorji, Sonam Gyamtsho   +3 more
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Hormonal Contraception, Seizures, and Antiepileptic Drugs

Archives of Epilepsy, 2018
Contraception is an important consideration for women with epilepsy. The pharmacokinetic interactions between antiepileptic drugs and oral contraceptives are biderectional.
Dilek ATAKLI
doaj   +1 more source