Association between bacterial vaginosis and cervical intraepithelial neoplasia: systematic review and meta-analysis [PDF]
, 2012 Objective: Bacterial vaginosis (BV), the most common vaginal disorder among women of reproductive age, has been suggested as co-factor in the development of cervical cancer.
De Sutter, Philippe +6 more
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Are vaginal swabs comparable to cervical smears for human papillomavirus DNA testing? [PDF]
, 2018 Objective: Human papillomavirus (HPV) testing is widely incorporated into cervical cancer screening strategies. Current screening requires pelvic examination for cervical sampling, which may compromise participation.
Bingé, Luc +6 more
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Association between obesity and bacterial vaginosis as assessed by Nugent score [PDF]
, 2019 Background Bacterial vaginosis is one of the most common vaginal conditions in the U.S. Recent studies have suggested obese women have an abnormal microbiota reminiscent of BV; however, few studies have investigated the prevalence of bacterial vaginosis
Allsworth, Jenifer E. +4 more
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The Role of RFamide-Related Peptide-3 in Age-Related Reproductive Decline in Female Rats. [PDF]
, 2016 Reproductive senescence, the point in time when females cease to show estrous cyclicity, is associated with endocrine changes in the hypothalamus, pituitary, and gonads. However, the mechanisms triggering this transition are not well understood.
Bentley, George E +4 more
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Comparative Study on the Estimation of Estrous Cycle in Mice by Visual and Vaginal Lavage Method [PDF]
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2017 Introduction: Evaluation of estrous cycle in laboratory animals can be a useful measure of the integrity of hypothalamic-pituitaryovarian reproductive axis. Assessment of vaginal cytology is crucial to assess the milieu and compare the endocrine status
Gnanagurudasan Ekambaram +2 more
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Effects of Lateral Hypothalamic Lesions on Placentophagia in Virgin, Primiparous, and Multiparous Rats [PDF]
, 1973 Lesions of the lateral hypothalamus (LH) were produced in pregnant and nonpregnant female rats through chronically implanted electrodes to investigate the effect of LH damage on placentophagia.
Kristal, Dr. Mark B.
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Periodontal diseases and adverse pregnancy outcomes. Present and future
Periodontology 2000, EarlyView., 2023 Abstract For more than two decades the possible association between periodontal diseases and adverse pregnancy outcomes has been extensively evaluated. Numerous observational, intervention, and mechanistic studies have offered valuable information on this topic.
Yiorgos A. Bobetsis +3 more
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Pregnancy and contraceptive use among women participating in an HIV prevention trial in Tanzania. [PDF]
, 2012 OBJECTIVES: Information on pregnancy rates and factors associated with pregnancy and contraceptive use is important for clinical trials in women in sub-Saharan Africa where withdrawal of investigational products may be required in the event of pregnancy ...
Baisley, Kathy +8 more
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Development of a SimpleProbe real-Time PCR Assay for rapid detection and identification of the US novel urethrotropic clade of Neisseria meningitidis ST-11 (US_NmUC) [PDF]
, 2020 Urethritis, or inflammation of the urethra, is one of the most common reasons men seek clinical care. Sexually transmitted pathogens including Neisseria gonorrhoeae are responsible for over half of the symptomatic urethritis cases in U.S. men.
Ermel, Aaron +4 more
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Metachromasia in the exfoliated vaginal cells of Awassi ewes
Kufa Journal for Veterinary Medical Sciences, 2010 Smears from exfoliated vaginal cells of eight Awassi ewes were obtained from the animal farm of Veterinary College, Baghdad University during 2007. The smears were stained with Methylene blue and examined under light microscope.
Nazih Wayes Zaid
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