Search for dissertations about: "Androstendione"

Found 3 swedish dissertations containing the word Androstendione.

2. 1. Influences of Endogenous and Exogenous Hormones in Middle-aged Women

   Author : Ali Khatibi Esfanjani; Lund Obstetrik och gynekologi; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Lipid profile; Blood pressure; Non-hormonal drug; Middle-aged women; Cardiovascular disease; Menopause; Androstendione; Androgen; Testosterone;

   Abstract : Endogenous and exogenous sex hormones are of pivotal importance for women’s health. Hormone therapy has been widely studied but there is limited data about androgen and androgen replacement therapy. READ MORE

4. 2. Growth factors in spermatogenesis

   Author : Aida Wahlgren; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Testis; seminiferous tubules; proliferation; growth factors; sex steroids;

   Abstract : The aim of this study was to increase the knowledge of die effects of locally produced growth factors and hormones on germ cell proliferation in rat testis in vitro. Since impaired sperm production and function accounts for half the cases of infertility, it is important to understand the physiological actions in germ cell development. READ MORE

5. 3. Hormonal and paracrine influences on Leydig cell steroidogenesis

   Author : Nina Renlund; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Androgen production by Leydig cells is critical for development of the male reproductive organs and for maintaining normal body homeostasis and fertility later in life. Biosynthesis of testosterone is driven by secretion of the gonadotropin, luteinizing hormone (LH) from the pituitary. READ MORE