Oral contraceptives in the prevention of endometrioma recurrence: does the different progestins used make a difference? [PDF]
Objective The primary aim of the study was to analyze the endometrioma recurrence rate in patients who under- went laparoscopic excision followed by postoperative long- term regimen of oral contraceptives (OCs).
Calagna, Gloria +8 more
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Effect on cognition of estroprogestins combined with Interferon beta in multiple sclerosis: analysis of secondary outcomes from a randomized controlled trial [PDF]
Introduction Cognitive impairment is a disabling symptom in multiple sclerosis (MS). While its management remains challenging, beneficial effects on cognition of interferon beta (IFN-β) have been reported and a positive effect from estroprogestins has
Barletta, Valeria T. +9 more
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Estrone and estradiol concentrations in human ovaries, testes, and adrenals during the first two years of life [PDF]
To determine the origin of estrogens in infant blood, we measured estrone (E1) and estradiol (E2) in the gonads of 50 girls and 64 boys who died suddenly between birth and 2 yr of age as well as in the adrenals of 18 of these infant girls and 16 of the ...
Bidlingmaier, F. +4 more
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ABSTRACT This observational study investigated the potential influence of hormonal contraceptive (HC) use on selected hormonal biomarkers (estradiol, total testosterone, IGF‐1, cortisol, triiodothyronine, and leptin) that respond to diet and physical training–induced low energy availability (LEA).
Ritva Mikkonen +5 more
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La anticoncepción desde la farmacia comunitaria, Una visión clínica [PDF]
Los métodos anticonceptivos empleados con mayor frecuencia son de dispensación o venta en la farmacia comunitaria. Destacan entre ellos los anticonceptivos hormonales orales y los preservativos con un porcentaje de uso respectivamente del 20 y el 38% y ...
Rodríguez Martínez, Mª Jesús
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Oxidative Stress in Female Athletes Using Combined Oral Contraceptives [PDF]
Background Oxidative stress in female athletes is understudied. We investigated oxidative stress in sportswomen of different disciplines according to combined oral contraceptive (OC) use and lifestyle/alimentary habits.
Buligan, Cinzia +3 more
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Uterine “twisting sign”: A new potential ultrasonographic soft marker for deep endometriosis
Abstract Objective The objective of the current study was to evaluate the “twisting sign,” defined as uterine fundus rotation observed on transvaginal sonography (TVS), as a potential soft marker for deep endometriosis (DE) and its association with specific DE localizations and indirect signs.
Fabio Barra +7 more
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Prescription drug use in breastfeeding mothers and infant exposure: A register‐based cohort study
Abstract Aims Breast milk is the optimal infant nutrition; however, many infants may be exposed to prescription drugs if used by their mothers during breastfeeding. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence and patterns of prescription drug use among breastfeeding mothers and to assess the availability of relative infant dose information for
Ditte Resendal Gotfredsen +5 more
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Effect of increased body weight and obesity on the incidence of gynecological pathology, during childbirth, postnatal period and the state of newborns [PDF]
Increased body weight and obesity affect the incidence of gynecological diseases, the development of children, the growth of estrogen-dependent diseases. The issues of prevention of obstetric complications in women with overweight and obesity through the
L Yu Karakhalis, M N Mogilina
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The Risk of Venous Thromboembolism Associated with Oral Contraceptive; the Search Is Still On
A few years after coming to the market, the first generation of oral contraceptive pills (OCPs) were linked to significant risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE). This increased risk was blamed on the presence of the estrogen-like compounds in these agents.
Ali Abdalvand
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