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Prevalence and impact of vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause among Nordic women: Subgroup analysis from an international cross‐sectional survey

Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, EarlyView.
This international cross‐sectional survey of women aged 40–65 years from Nordic Europe adds to global findings demonstrating that moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms are prevalent and impair quality of life, sleep, work productivity, and daily activities. Abstract Introduction The objectives of this study were to evaluate the prevalence and impact of
Angelica Lindén Hirschberg, Päivi Polo‐Kantola, Inger Øverlie, Ellen Løkkegaard, Elinor Cockburn, Carol Rea, Janet S. Kim   +6 more
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Progestins and uterine leiomyoma

Gynecological Endocrinology, 1999
Myomas are the most frequent benign gynecological tumors and are responsible for several symptoms and complaints. Their etiology is unknown and their pathology and proliferation is poorly understood. Besides the importance of estrogens for development and growth of the myoma, progesterone seems to play an important role in the modulation of mitotic ...
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Dienogest vs. combined oral contraceptive: A systematic review and meta‐analysis of efficacy and side effects to inform evidence‐based guidelines

Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, EarlyView.
Dienogest is comparable to combined oral contraceptives in terms of expected efficacy and tolerability profiles, showing no higher incidence rates of side effects such as irregular vaginal bleeding, nausea and vomiting, headache, hot flashes, and hair loss.
Ilaria Piacenti, Veronica Tius, Maria Federica Viscardi, Anna Biasioli, Martina Arcieri, Stefano Restaino, Ludovico Muzii, Giuseppe Vizzielli, Maria Grazia Porpora   +8 more
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Postpartum QT Prolongation in a Long QT Syndrome Type 1 Patient. [PDF]

Ann Noninvasive Electrocardiol
We present the case of an LQT1 patient with a previous cardiac event during the postpartum period. Performance of electrocardiograms and Estradiol as well as Progesterone levels revealed prolonged QT intervals postpartum correlating to declining sex hormone levels elevate the risk for arrhythmic events in this period.
Wiedenmann LC, Ehrlich JR, Goldenberg I.
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Peripheral and central mechanisms involved in hormonal control of male and female reproduction [PDF]

, 2016
Reproduction involves the integration of hormonal signals acting across multiple systems togenerate a synchronized physiological output. A critical component of reproduction is the luteinizinghormone (LH) surge, which is mediated by estradiol (E2) and ...
Bentley, G. E., Calandra, Ricardo Saul, Micevych, P. E., Paredes, A. H., Rudolph, L. M., Tesone, Marta, Wu, T. J.   +6 more
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Immunology and progestins in pregnancy

Gynecological Endocrinology, 1999
Indications for a relationship of corpus luteum/progesterone and rate of abortions are well known for some time. Measurement of progesterone and clinical observations could demonstrate, that low serum progesterone levels indicate even better than HCG-measurements an abnormal course of pregnancy.
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Progestins in Combined Contraceptives

Journal of Experimental & Clinical Medicine, 2013
While the estrogen component of oral contraceptive pills is kept at 20–30 μg of ethinyl estradiol/day, attention in the development of new combined contraceptive drugs has been focused on the progestin component. Most of the antiovulatory effects of oral contraceptive pills derive from the action of the progestin component.
J. A. Guerra, Francisco López-Muñoz, Francisco López-Muñoz, Cecilio Alamo   +3 more
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A prospective, randomized, pharmacodynamic study of quick-starting a desogestrel progestin-only pill following ulipristal acetate for emergency contraception.

Human Reproduction, 2015
STUDY QUESTION Is there a pharmacodynamic interaction between ulipristal acetate (UPA) 30 mg for emergency contraception and a daily progestin-only contraceptive pill, desogestrel (DSG) 0.75 mg, when initiated the next day? SUMMARY ANSWER In this study,
V. Brache, L. Cochón, I. Duijkers, D. Levy, N. Kapp, C. Monteil, J. Abitbol, C. Klipping   +7 more
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Cross‐sectional and longitudinal metabolomics‐based profiles associated with oral contraceptive and progestin‐only pill use: A Finnish population‐based study

Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, EarlyView.
In a metabolomics study of over 200 metabolites in 1721 fertile‐aged women, we found that current use of combined oral contraceptives (COC), especially third‐generation and other COCs, is associated with altered levels of several metabolic measures compared to nonuse of hormonal contraception or to use of a levonorgestrel intrauterine device (LNG‐IUD).
Elena Toffol, Jari Haukka, Pekka Jousilahti, Lara Lehtoranta, Anni Joensuu, Timo Partonen, Iris Erlund, Oskari Heikinheimo   +7 more
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Effects of Progesterone and Its Antagonist Mifepristone on Progesterone Receptor A Expression in Human Umbilical Vein Endothelial Cells [PDF]

, 2009
Effects of female steroid hormones on endothelial cells are gaining increased importance due to several studies on the effects of hormonal treatment on cardiovascular risk.
Friese, Klaus, Jeschke, Udo, Kuhn, Christina, Ochsenkühn, Robert, Scholz, Christoph, Schulze, Sandra, Toth, Bettina   +6 more
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