Sökning: "combined oral contraceptive"

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  1. 1. Allopregnanolone effects in women : clinical studies in relation to the menstrual cycle, premenstrual dysphoric disorder and oral contraceptive use

    Författare :Erika Timby; Marie Bixo; Torbjörn Bäckström; Anna-Carin N Wihlbäck; C Neill Epperson; Umeå universitet; []
    Nyckelord :MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Allopregnanolone; GABAA receptor; menstrual cycle; premenstrual dysphoric disorder; saccadic eye velocity; oral contraceptives; hypothalamic amenorrhea;

    Sammanfattning : Background: Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) affects 3–8% of women in fertile ages. Combined oral contraceptives (OCs) are widely used and some users experience adverse mood effects. The cyclicity of PMDD symptoms coincides with increased endogenous levels of allopregnanolone after ovulation. LÄS MER

  3. 2. Effects of combined oral contraceptives on hemostasis and biochemical risk indicators for venous thromboembolism and atherothrombosis

    Författare :Marianne van Rooijen; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Nyckelord :Combined oral contraceptives; emergency contraception; menstrual cycle; ethinylestradiol; levonorgestrel; desogestrel; lipoproteins; hemostasis; risk indicators; APC resistance; SHBG;

    Sammanfattning : Combined oral contraceptives (COCs) are one of the most common contraceptive methods in the world. Already a few years after their introduction, in the early 1960s, case reports were published showing associations between use of COCs and venous and arterial thromboembolism. LÄS MER

  4. 3. Hormonal contraception, mood and sexual function

    Författare :Cecilia Lundin; Sundström Poromaa Inger; Wikman Anna; Bixo Marie; Gemzell Danielsson Kristina; Hadine Joffe; Uppsala universitet; []
    Nyckelord :Hormonal contraception; combined oral contraception; mood; sexual function; depression; adverse mood effects;

    Sammanfattning : Hormonal contraceptives (HCs) are used by millions of women worldwide. Apart from their contraceptive effect, they also offer additional health benefits such as decreased menstrual bleedings and amelioration of menstrual-related pain. LÄS MER

  5. 4. Human vaginal epithelial immunity and influences of hormonal contraceptive usage

    Författare :Anna Ildgruben; Nils Lycke; Umeå universitet; []
    Nyckelord :human vaginal epithelium; hormonal contraceptives; epithelial thickness; intraepithelial immune cells; steroid receptors; steroid hormones; defensins; obstetrik och gynekologi; Obstetrics and Gynaecology;

    Sammanfattning : The vagina is the port of entry for sexually transmitted diseases in women. Its epithelium constitutes the luminal border, thus comprising an important defence barrier. LÄS MER

  7. 5. Is it Just the Hormones? : Sex Steroids, Chronic Stress and Violence in Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder

    Författare :Birgitta Segebladh; Inger Sundström-Poromaa; Marie Bixo; Kristina Gemzell-Danielsson; Uppsala universitet; []
    Nyckelord :MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; premenstrual dysphoric disorder; combined oral contraceptive; GnRH agonist; add-back; estradiol; progesterone; chronic stress; intimate partner violence; depression; anxiety; allopregnanolone; Obstetrics and gynaecology; Obstetrik och gynekologi; Obstetrik och gynekologi; Obstetrics and Gynaecology;

    Sammanfattning : Premenstrual depressive symptoms and mood swings affect 3-8% of women in fertile age. The female hormones are believed to be the cause. Progesterone is well studied, but estrogen is not, and either are other causes such as intimate partner violence and chronic stress. LÄS MER