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Beyond the Barrier: Epithelial Cells as Immune Sentinels in the Female Genital Tract

American Journal of Reproductive Immunology, Volume 95, Issue 5, May 2026.
ABSTRACT Epithelial cells (ECs) of the female genital tract (FGT) serve as an essential barrier and the first line of defense against sexually transmitted pathogens. Beyond providing a physical barrier, these cells actively contribute to immune responses through pathogen recognition, cytokine release, and modulation of adaptive immune responses ...
Lauren Jirik, Shreya Joshi, Aisha Nazli, Charu Kaushic   +3 more
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Expectations and Experiences of Side Effects Among Adolescent Women Using Intramuscular and Subcutaneous Depot Medroxyprogesterone Acetate [PDF]

, 2010
Background: Intramuscular depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA-IM) has known physical side effects including changes in bleeding. A lower dose, subcutaneous formulation (DMPA-SC) is available with a similar side effect profile among adult women ...
Tanner, Amanda Elizabeth, NC DOCKS at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro   +1 more
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Impact of combined oral contraceptives and progestin‐only pills on psychological and sexual well‐being of women with endometriosis: A systematic review

Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, Volume 105, Issue 5, Page 805-818, May 2026.
Hormonal treatments for endometriosis (combined oral contraceptives/progestin‐only pills) do not show increased psychological or sexual risks compared with placebo. When pain is effectively controlled, these therapies appear well tolerated and may improve overall well‐being.
Noemi Salmeri, Martina Piccini, Francesca Caprara, Edgardo Somigliana, Paola Viganò, Paolo Vercellini   +5 more
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Common Gynecologic Issues in Patients Post‐Kidney Transplantation

Clinical Transplantation, Volume 40, Issue 5, May 2026.
ABSTRACT Advances in kidney transplantation have transformed survival and quality of life for women with end‐stage renal disease, necessitating a focus on long‐term health care for this population. Female kidney transplant recipients (KTR) experience a unique spectrum of gynecologic issues shaped by persistent hormonal dysregulation, lifelong ...
Mary Elaine Graham, Janelle Moulder, Eva Reina, Oona O'Neill, Emily McCracken   +4 more
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Depot medroxyprogesterone acetate discontinuation after weight gain in 17-19 year old adolescent girls

, 2002
Depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) is a long acting progesterone only contraceptive agent. Side effects such as irregular bleeding patterns and weight gain are attributed to discontinuation.
Church, Donna Lea
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Genital Injury Signatures and Microbiome Alterations Associated With Depot Medroxyprogesterone Acetate Usage and Intravaginal Drying Practices

, 2017
Background. Increasing evidence suggests depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) and intravaginal practices may be associated with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV-1) infection risk; however, the mechanisms are not fully understood.
Nilsson, Peter,, Nilsson, P, Bosire, Rose, Farquhar, C, Broliden, K,, Broliden, Kristina, Kiarie, J, Romas, Laura M., Birse, KD, Burgener, Adam D., Farquhar, Carey, Burgener, AD, Romas, LM, Kiarie, James, Birse, Kenzie D., Guthrie, BL, Guthrie, Brandon L., Bosire, R   +17 more
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Determinants of Satisfaction from Depot Medroxyprogesterone Acetate, Cyclofem, and Low Dose Contraceptive Pills: A Descriptive Study on Health Centers in Iran

مجله دانشکده پزشکی اصفهان, 2012
Background: One way to achieve a healthy society is population control and providing effective contraceptive methods. Hormonal contraceptives are the most effective method of birth control. However, their satisfaction rate is affected by many factors. We
Fatemeh Abdi, Nahid Fathizadeh, Mitra Savabi, Zahra Sadat Allameh   +3 more
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Effects of Depot Medroxyprogesterone Acetate Injection Timing on Medical Abortion Efficacy and Repeat Pregnancy: A Randomized Controlled Trial

, 2016
© 2016 by The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Published by Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. All rights reserved. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effects of timing of depot medroxyprogesterone acetate injection on medical abortion outcome and ...
Patricio Sanhueza, Alisa B. Goldberg, Elba M. Lugo-Hernández, Lugo-Hernández, Elba M., Clair Kaplan, Winikoff, Beverly, Goldberg, Alisa B., Manuel Bousiéguez, Sarita Sonalkar, Kaplan, Clair, Yi-Ling Tan, Elizabeth G. Raymond, Roxanne Jamshidi, Lisa Memmel, Kelly R. Culwell, Memmel, Lisa, Bousiéguez, Manuel, Jamshidi, Roxanne, Mark A. Weaver, Raymond, Elizabeth G., Aranguré-Peraza, Ana Gabriela, Sanhueza, Patricio, Karmen S. Louie, Culwell, Kelly R., Weaver, Mark A., Beverly Winikoff, Tan, Yi Ling, Ana Gabriela Aranguré-Peraza, Louie, Karmen S., Sonalkar, Sarita   +29 more
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Exploratory Study Of The Effect Of Lifestyle Counselling On Bone Mineral Density And Body Composition In Users Of The Contraceptive Depot- Medroxyprogesterone Acetate

, 2015
Objectives To compare variations in bone mineral density (BMD) and body composition (BC) in depot-medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) users and nonusers after providing counselling on healthy lifestyle habits.
Fernandes A., Bahamondes M.V., Silva Dos Santos P., Bahamondes L., Modesto W., Dal'ava N.   +5 more
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A new frontier: Progesterone role in the development of intracranial meningioma

Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association
Dear Editor, I am writing to express my concern regarding the recent research findings highlighting the potential correlation between meningioma and prolonged use of progesterone-containing contraceptives [1].
Junaid Hasan, Mariam Ali, Ahsan Shabbir
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