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International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.Abstract Background Sexual dysfunction during pregnancy is a common problem, and can occur as the result of various physical, hormonal, and emotional changes that women experience during this period. Non‐pharmacologic treatments are recommended due to the restrictions on medications during this period.
Antonio Carlos Queiroz de Aquino +8 more
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Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism, 2019 Introduction: Prolactin-adjusted adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) ratio is used to improve the diagnostic accuracy of bilateral inferior petrosal sinus sampling (BIPSS) for lateralization of pituitary adenoma.
Kush Dev Singh Jarial +9 more
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PLoS Genetics, 2021 The maternal recognition of pregnancy is a necessary prerequisite for gestation maintenance through prolonging the corpus luteum lifespan and ensuring progesterone production.
Haili Bao +11 more
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Sex-specific Regulation of Prolactin Secretion by Pituitary Bradykinin Receptors [PDF]
, 2022 Alejandra Abeledo-Machado +8 more
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Duration and mode of delivery: Does maternal sleep matter?
International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.Abstract Objective Poor sleep quality in late pregnancy has been identified as a risk factor for operative deliveries. In this study, we investigated the associations between maternal sleep throughout pregnancy and its impact on both the duration and mode of delivery.
Hilla Parttimaa +5 more
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Endometrial Stromal Cell Senescence: A Non‐Negligible Factor in Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
iMetaMed, EarlyView.As populations age, links between female reproductive aging and infertility are increasingly evident. Cellular senescence, characterized by near‐irreversible cell‐cycle arrest and accumulation of damage, can impair tissue function. In the endometrium, aberrant senescence of endometrial stromal cells (EnSCs) may compromise receptivity, hinder embryo ...
Shuang Wu +6 more
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Variation in prolactin is related to variation in sexual behavior and contact affiliation. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2015 Prolactin is associated with both maternal and paternal care and appears important in developing a bond between parent and infant. In contrast with oxytocin, another hormone important in infant care, there is scant information on the role of prolactin in
Charles T Snowdon, Toni E Ziegler
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Steroidopathies and hormonal imbalance in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder
JCPP Advances, EarlyView.Abstract Background Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental condition with a multifactorial etiology, many aspects of which remain unclear. Emerging evidence suggests a potential association between ASD and clinical manifestations resulting from hormonal imbalances, henceforth named “steroidopathies.” The present study aims to ...
Concetta de Giambattista +5 more
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Prolactin – friendly lactation hormone or hostile cancerogenic factor?
Journal of Education, Health and Sport, 2019 Prolactin is a hormone secreted by lactotrophic cells of the pituitary gland and its main function is stimulating lactation. Binding prolactin by its membrane receptor leads to the activation of signalling pathway that enables cell proliferation and ...
Milena Leziak +4 more
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Prolactin and cancer: Has the orphan finally found a home?
Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism, 2012 Prolactin has, for long, been associated with galactorrhea and infertility in women while its role in men is largely unknown. Recently, expression of prolactin in various other tissues like the breast, prostate, decidua, and the brain has been recognized.
Bipin Kumar Sethi +2 more
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