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BMC Cancer, 2008 Background Limited information is available on the effects of progestins on breast cancer progression and metastasis. Cell migration and invasion are central for these processes, and require dynamic cytoskeletal and cell membrane rearrangements for cell ...
Sitruk-Ware Regine +9 more
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The progestin levonorgestrel affects sex differentiation in zebrafish at environmentally relevant concentrations [PDF]
, 2015 Synthetic progestins have become widespread environmental contaminants and may cause adverse effects on fish. In the present study, we investigated the effects of levonorgestrel (LNG) on sex differentiation in zebrafish (Danio rerio).
Guo, Yongyong +3 more
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A role of the uterine cervix in the pathogenesis of adenomyosis and endometriosis?
International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.Abstract Data indicate a link between the cervix and pathologies like adenomyosis and endometriosis. Uterine flexion on the cervix, diameter and stiffness of the internal cervical orifice represent an obstacle to downstream menstrual flow, that when excessive increases the intensity of uterine contractions.
Angelo Cagnacci +3 more
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Differential regulation of endothelium behavior by progesterone and medroxyprogesterone acetate [PDF]
, 2013 Medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA) is a synthetic progestin commonly used in hormone replacement therapy (HRT). The aim of this work was to study and compare the effect of progesterone (Pg) and MPA, on the regulation of cellular events associated with ...
Campelo, Adrián Esteban +2 more
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International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.Abstract Objectives To evaluate motor, cognitive, language, and social–emotional development in breastfed infants whose mothers received the etonogestrel (ENG) implant either immediately postpartum or at 6 weeks postpartum. Methods This was a secondary analysis from a randomized controlled trial involving 100 postpartum women and their infants ...
Mariane Nunes de Nadai +7 more
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mBioInfluenza A virus infection during pregnancy can cause adverse maternal and fetal outcomes but the mechanism responsible remains elusive. Infection of outbred mice with 2009 H1N1 at embryonic day (E) 10 resulted in significant maternal morbidity ...
Patrick S. Creisher +8 more
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Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 2019 Background Transient hypothalamic‐pituitary‐adrenal axis dysfunction occurs in critically ill foals with sepsis and neonatal maladjustment syndrome (NMS). Cortisol is the most commonly measured steroid.
Monica Aleman +3 more
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International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.Abstract Objective To compare surgical and oncologic outcomes between conventional resectoscopic surgery and mechanical hysteroscopic tissue removal (mHTR) systems in high‐risk patients not suitable for standard surgery undergoing conservative treatment for multifocal endometrial atypical hyperplasia/endometrial intraepithelial neoplasia (EAH/EIN) or ...
Alessandro Arena +9 more
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Role of natural and synthetic progestins in progression of human breast cancer cells in an animal model [abstract] [PDF]
, 2010 Post-menopausal women with an intact uterus receive combined dose of estrogen and progestin during hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to reduce clinical symptoms such as hot flashes.
Hyder, Ryyan
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Kaempferol Exhibits Progestogenic Effects in Ovariectomized Rats [PDF]
, 2014 OBJECTIVE: Progesterone (P4) plays a central role in women's health. Synthetic progestins are used clinically in hormone replacement therapy (HRT), oral contraceptives, and for the treatment of endometriosis and infertility.
Burdette, Joanna E. +6 more
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