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Biological sex differences in Alzheimer's preclinical research: A call to action

Alzheimer’s & Dementia: Translational Research & Clinical Interventions, 2021
Introduction For decades, researchers have largely ignored sex as a biological variable (SABV) within preclinical studies. Recent literature indicates scientists are increasingly including male and female subjects in studies, but fewer studies assess for
Ansley Waters, Society for Women's Health Research Alzheimer's Disease Network, Melissa H. Laitner   +2 more
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The roles of sex and gender in women’s eye health disparities in the United States

Biology of Sex Differences, 2021
Background In the United States, women are at a higher risk of developing vision impairment or a serious eye disease (such as age-related macular degeneration, thyroid eye disease, or chronic dry eye disease) than men.
Irene O. Aninye, Kathleen Digre, M. Elizabeth Hartnett, Kira Baldonado, Erin M. Shriver, Laura M. Periman, Julie Grutzmacher, Janine A. Clayton, Society for Women’s Health Research Women’s Eye Health Working Group   +8 more
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Evaluation of Anxiety and Depression Levels in High-Risk Pregnancies During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Their Approaches to Vaccination: A Case-Control Study

Gynecology Obstetrics & Reproductive Medicine, 2023
OBJECTIVE: Anxiety and depression are associated with the interaction of many social factors, but pregnancy and puerperium are periods when patients are particularly sensitive to depression and anxiety.
Seval Yilmaz Ergani, Huriye Guvenc Sacinti , Mujde Can Ibanoglu , Kadriye Yakut Yucel , Caner Kose, Nazan Vanli Tonyali, Elif Gulsah Diktas, Rahmi Sinan Karadeniz, Can Tekin Iskender, Yaprak Ustun   +9 more
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Postoperative urinary retention after pelvic organ prolapse surgery: influence of peri-operative factors and trial of void protocol

BMC Women's Health, 2021
Purpose Transient postoperative urinary retention (POUR) is common after pelvic floor surgery. We aimed to determine the association between peri-operative variables and POUR and to determine the number of voids required for post-void residuals (PVRs) to
B. C. Anglim, K. Ramage, E. Sandwith, E. A. Brennand, for the Calgary Women’s Pelvic Health Research Group   +4 more
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Methods used in cross-culturalcomparisons of vasomotor symptoms and their determinants [PDF]

, 2011
Methodological differences among studies of vasomotor symptoms limit rigorous comparison or systematic review. Vasomotor symptoms generally include hot flushes and night sweats although other associated symptoms exist.
Anderson, Debra, Leidy Sievert, Lynnette, Makhlouf Obermeyer, Carla, Melby, Melissa   +3 more
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Lesbian and bisexual women's human rights, sexual rights and sexual citizenship: negotiating sexual health in England. [PDF]

, 2011
Lesbian and bisexual women's sexual health is neglected in much Government policy and practice in England and Wales. This paper examines lesbian and bisexual women's negotiation of sexual health, drawing on findings from a small research project.
Bailey J.V., Bailey J.V., Bell D., Carabine J., Carabine J., Dolan K.A., Dolan K.A., Eleanor Formby, Evans D., Evans D., Farquhar C., Fish J., Fish J., Fish J., Formby E., Formby E., Hinchliff S., Hunt R., Kaplan M.B., Keogh P., Kollman K., London S., Marrazzo J.M., Marrazzo J.M., Marrazzo J.M., McDermott E., McIntyre L., McNair R.P., Miller A.M., Mugglestone J., Parker R., Petchesky R.P., Piercy H., Plummer K., Power J., Richardson D., Richardson D., Sheill K., Skinner C.J., Weeks J., Wilton T., Woodiwiss A.   +41 more
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Pathways from women's group-based programs to nutrition change in South Asia: a conceptual framework and literature review [PDF]

, 2018
Improving the nutritional status of women and children in South Asia remains a high public health and development priority. Women's groups are emerging as platforms for delivering health- and nutrition-oriented programs and addressing gender and ...
Cunningham, Kenda, Kannan, Samyuktha, Kumar, Neha, Menon, Purnima, Quisumbing, Agnes, Raghunathan, Kalyani, Scott, Samuel, Tyagi, Parul, Wable, Gargi   +8 more
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Contraceptive use among women seeking an early induced abortion in Sweden

Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, 2023
Introduction In spite of societal efforts to strengthen women's sexual and reproductive health in Sweden, many women have unmet contraceptive needs and the abortion rate remains high.
Jenny Niemeyer Hultstrand, Elin Törnroos, Tanja Tydén, Margareta Larsson, Marlene Makenzius, Kristina Gemzell‐Danielsson, Inger Sundström‐Poromaa, Maria Ekstrand Ragnar   +7 more
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The Alterations of Vaginal Microbiome in HPV16 Infection as Identified by Shotgun Metagenomic Sequencing

Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology, 2020
The association of microbiome imbalance with cancer development is being one of the research hotspots. Persistent HPV infection is a causal event in cervical cancer initiation, but, little is known about the microbiome composition and function in HPV ...
Qian Yang, Yaping Wang, Xinyi Wei, Jiawei Zhu, Xinyu Wang, Xinyu Wang, Xing Xie, Weiguo Lu, Weiguo Lu   +8 more
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Natural progression of deep pelvic endometriosis in women who opt for expectant management

Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, 2023
Introduction The natural history of endometriosis is poorly understood, and despite numerous studies, the rate of the disease progression and optimal treatment planning in women who are asymptomatic or experience mild symptoms not requiring treatment are
Jure Knez, Elisabeth Bean, Simrit Nijjar, Tina Tellum, Prubpreet Chaggar, Davor Jurkovic   +5 more
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