Sökning: "androgenization"

Hittade 2 avhandlingar innehållade ordet androgenization.

  1. 1. Hormonal programming and adrenal function. Studies in children and in a rat model

    Författare :Jovanna Dahlgren; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Nyckelord :Children; cortisol; dehydroepiandrosterone sulphate; small for gestational age; short stature; cytokines; dexamethasone; insulin sensitivity; androgenization;

    Sammanfattning : Prenatal events during specific time windows have been found to be followed by permanent changes affecting neuroendocrine, so called programming. Undernutrition, placental dysfunction or maternal stress, are apparent examples of such stimuli. LÄS MER

  3. 2. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) : role of androgens and obesity on placental function and fetal development

    Författare :Romina Fornes; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Nyckelord :;

    Sammanfattning : Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine and metabolic disorder affecting women in childbearing age with a prevalence of up to 17.8%. The syndrome is characterized by hyperandrogenism, irregular cycles and polycystic ovaries. The etiology of PCOS is unclear, but it is thought to be multifactorial. LÄS MER