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Women in space: A review of known physiological adaptations and health perspectives

Experimental Physiology, EarlyView.
Abstract Exposure to the spaceflight environment causes adaptations in most human physiological systems, many of which are thought to affect women differently from men. Since only 11.5% of astronauts worldwide have been female, these issues are largely understudied.
Millie Hughes‐Fulford, Danielle J. Carroll, Heather C. M. Allaway, Bonnie J. Dunbar, Aenor J. Sawyer   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Influence of menstrual cycle phase on inflammatory and vascular responses to acute passive heating in healthy young women

Experimental Physiology, EarlyView.
Abstract The aim of this study was to determine whether inflammatory and vascular responses to passive heating differ between the early follicular phase (EFP) and the mid‐luteal phase (MLP) of the menstrual cycle. Ten healthy, naturally menstruating females (26 ± 3 years of age; body mass index 21.4 ± 1.9 kg/m2) were assessed during EFP and MLP ...
Yunuo Su, Emma O'Donnell, Stephen J. Bailey, Christof A. Leicht   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Personal selection of hormonal contraception [PDF]

Гинекология, 2017
Hormonal contraception is a highly effective means of protecting against unwanted pregnancy and has been widely used throughout the world for more than 50 years.
I V Kuznetsova
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Sex differences in dynamic cerebral autoregulation responses to resistance and endurance training in humans

Experimental Physiology, EarlyView.
Abstract Exercise maintains brain health and reduces the risk of cerebrovascular diseases, such as stroke and dementia. The benefits of different ‘modalities’ of exercise on male and female cerebral autoregulation are unclear. In this study, we compared adaptations in dynamic cerebral autoregulation (dCA) during spontaneous and forced oscillations in ...
Hannah J. Thomas, Channa E. Marsh, Leanne Lester, Louise H. Naylor, Kurt J. Smith, Daniel J. Green   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Emergency hormonal contraception (literature review) [PDF]

Гинекология, 2017
The article presents modern literature data on emergency contraceptive methods and the principles of the action of drugs used for this purpose, their characteristics, effects on the reproductive system, efficacy, acceptability, their effect on ovulation ...
V N Prilepskaya, A N Mgeryan
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Prevalence and Determinants of Condom Non‐Use During Last Sexual Encounter Among Unmarried Women of Reproductive Age in Tanzania: Findings From a National Survey

Public Health Challenges, Volume 5, Issue 2, June 2026.
Nearly one in five unmarried Tanzanian women did not use a condom during their last sexual encounter. Education, parity, and sexual behavior significantly influence non‐use, highlighting the need for targeted sexuality education and empowerment interventions to improve condom uptake and reduce STI and unintended pregnancy risks.
Fabiola V. Moshi, Jovin R. Tibenderana, Gloria Kagaruki, Khadija Haddy, Jomo Gimonge, Sanun Ally   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Leveraging web search data in Germany to identify unmet needs of contraceptives on a population-based level: A longitudinal retrospective study

Women's Health
Background: There are a variety of possible contraceptives available. While medical advice is an important resource for selecting the individual contraceptive, previous research has shown that the Internet has become an increasingly important source of ...
Charlotte Steiner, Hannah Wecker, Linda Tizek, Stefanie Ziehfreund, Sarah Preis, Kerstin Pfister, Viktoria Oberländer, Tilo Biedermann, Alexander Zink   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

FEATURES OF CONTRACEPTION IN WOMEN OF LATE REPRODUCTIVE AGE

Мать и дитя в Кузбассе, 2020
The aim of this study was to conduct an analytical review of modern scientific publications about features of contraception in women of advanced maternity age. Materials and methods.
Наталья Владимировна Артымук, Ольга Анатольевна Тачкова, Татьяна Юрьевна Марочко   +2 more
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Comparison of Abstinence and Coital Frequency between Two Natural Methods of Family Planning [PDF]

, 2013
Problem Statement: The length of periodic abstinence, due to overestimation of the fertile phase of the menstrual cycle is often a reason for dissatisfaction, discontinuation, and user error with natural family planning (NFP) methods.
Bouchard, Thomas, Fehring, Richard J., Schneider, Mary   +2 more
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Measurement and predictors of adherence in a trial of HSV suppressive therapy in Tanzania.

, 2009
This study estimates adherence and identifies predictors of good adherence among 1305 Tanzanian women participating in a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of HSV suppressive therapy to reduce HIV incidence or genital HIV shedding.
Baisley, Kathy, Changalucha, John, Clayton, Tim, Hambleton, Ian, Hayes, Richard J, Mugeye, Kokugonza, Ross, David A, Rusizoka, Mary, Tanton, Clare, Watson-Jones, Deborah, Weiss, Helen A   +10 more
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