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Fecal Progestin Extraction and Analysis for Non-invasive Monitoring of Ovarian Cycle in Beef Cows [PDF]
The aims of the present study were to determine presence of immunoreactive progestins in feces, correlate fecal progestins with plasma progesterone (P4) concentrations and subsequently assess the role of fecal progestins in monitoring estrous cycle in ...
N. Yimer§, Y. Rosnina*, H. Wahid, M.M. Bukar, A. Malik, K.C. Yap, M. Fahmi, P. Ganesamurthi and A.A. Saharee
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Solving the Puzzle: What Is the Role of Progestogens in Neovascularization?
Ovarian sex steroids can modulate new vessel formation and development, and the clarification of the underlying mechanism will provide insight into neovascularization-related physiological changes and pathological conditions.
Zhi Xia, Jian Xiao, Qiong Chen
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Progestin potency – Assessment and relevance to choice of oral contraceptives
Objectives: To evaluate current information on the potency of older and newer progestins and the relevance to oral contraceptive (OC) use. Methods: A medline search back to the last review (1985) was conducted.
Norman Goldstuck
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The Effects of Dienogest on Macrophage and Natural Killer Cells in Adenomyosis: A Randomized Controlled Study [PDF]
Background Progestin has been used for symptomatic treatment of adenomyosis, although its effect on the immune system has not been studied. The aim of this study was to investigate the changes of macrophage and natural killer (NK) cell infiltration in ...
Saowapak Prathoomthong +7 more
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Effects of Sex Steroids on Fish Leukocytes
In vertebrates, in addition to their classically reproductive functions, steroids regulate the immune system. This action is possible mainly due to the presence of steroid receptors in the different immune cell types.
Elena Chaves-Pozo +2 more
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Positive association between progestins and the evolution of multiple fibroadenomas in 72 women
Objective: Multiple fibroadenomas (MFA) of the breast is a rare benign dis ease, thus its natural history is poorly understood. The aim of our study was to describe the radiological evolution of MFA and to evaluate the influence of d ifferent factors on ...
Virginie Grouthier +5 more
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Copyright © 2007 by The Federation of American Societies for Experimental BiologyThere is now considerable evidence that using a combination of synthetic progestins and estrogens in hormone replacement therapy (HRT) increases the risk of breast cancer ...
Harris, J. +14 more
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Modulation of GR transcriptional signalling by HIV-1 Vpr insights into regulation by progestins [PDF]
Includes bibliographical references.It has been 30 years since HIV was first discovered, yet the molecular mechanisms whereby the virus mediates its pathogenic effects have not yet been completely elucidated.
Grantham, N J
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Progestin-only implant contraception (a review of global clinical guidelines)
The article reviews global clinical recommendations for progestin-only implant contraception. The efficacy, safety, risks and side effects of subdermal implants Implanon and Implanon NXT are described.
O. A. Pustotina
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Maria Garefalakis, Martha HickeySchool of Women’s and Infants’ Health, The University of Western Australia, King Edward Memorial Hospital, Subiaco, Western Australia, AustraliaAbstract: Estrogen-containing hormone therapy (HT) is the most ...
Maria Garefalakis +3 more
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