Sökning: "Jessica Frisk"

Hittade 3 avhandlingar innehållade orden Jessica Frisk.

  1. 1. Acupuncture treatment for hot flushes in women with breast cancer and men with prostate cancer

    Författare :Jessica Frisk; Mats Hammar; Hans Hjertberg; Anna-Clara Spetz; Leif Bergkvist; Linköpings universitet; []
    Nyckelord :MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

    Sammanfattning : Background: The group of women and men with a history of cancer and distressing hot flushes and sweating is growing. The flushes negatively affect Health Related Quality of Life (HRQoL), perhaps partially by disturbing sleep. Treatments that are effective, tolerable and safe need to be developed. LÄS MER

  2. 2. Contraception in women with obesity with special reference to gastric bypass surgery

    Författare :Charlotte Ginstman; Jan Brynhildsen; Jessica Frisk; Oskari Heikinheimo; Linköpings universitet; []
    Nyckelord :MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

    Sammanfattning : Background: The prevalence of obesity is increasing worldwide. The treatment of morbid obesity is dominated by bariatric surgery, for example Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) surgery. LÄS MER

  3. 3. Obesity and Effects of Bariatric Surgery - with a Certain Focus on Women's Health

    Författare :Rebecca Paul; Torsten Olbers; Ellen Andersson; Jessica Frisk; Mikael Wirén; Mikaela Willmer; Linköpings universitet; []
    Nyckelord :MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Sex hormones; Fertility; Women’s health; Obesity; Bariatric surgery; Experiences;

    Sammanfattning : Severe obesity influences sex hormone levels in women, which may result in subfertility, menstrual disturbances, anovulation and hyperandrogenism as well as increased risk for complications during pregnancy and birthing. Bariatric surgery leads to long-term weight loss and resolution of several comorbidities including hormone imbalance. LÄS MER