Search for dissertations about: "Complications in the Reproductive Life of Women"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 14 swedish dissertations containing the words Complications in the Reproductive Life of Women.

  2. 6. Developmental origins of polycystic ovary syndrome : role of early adverse life events on adult health

    Author : Maria Manti; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : The research focus of this thesis is polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), the most common endocrine disorder among women of reproductive age, associated with reproductive, cardio-metabolic, and mental health complications. Despite the high prevalence, little is known about the etiology of the syndrome. READ MORE

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

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

    Abstract : 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. READ MORE

  5. 8. Between opportunities and risks : adolescent sexual and reproductive health in Zambia

    Author : Elisabeth Dahlbäck; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Adolescents; premarital pregnancies; contraception; abortion; gender; Zambia;

    Abstract : Background: Adolescence is a dynamic period in life with both opportunities and risks related to the culturally constructed gender norms. Many adolescents in sub-Saharan countries, Zambia included, lack control over their own sexual and reproductive lives, due to factors such as gender inequality, poverty, and sociocultural and religious norms. READ MORE

  6. 9. Ovarian cancer. Biomarkers, surgical outcome and survival

    Author : Pia Leandersson; Lund Obstetrik och gynekologi; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; epitelial äggstokscancer; biomarkörer; kirurgi; incidens; överlevnad; epithelial ovarian cancer; biomarkers; ovarian cancer surgery; incidence; survival;

    Abstract : Ovarian cancer is the eighth most common female cancer worldwide and the most lethal of the gynaecologic malignancies. Around 700 women are diagnosed in Sweden per year. Due to vague symptoms most of the patients are diagnosed with late-stage epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC) and prognosis is poor, with a five-year survival of 49%. READ MORE

  7. 10. Gestational Diabetes, screening, diagnosis and prognosis

    Author : Anders E Åberg; Lund Obstetrik och gynekologi; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Obstetrik; reproduction; sexualitet; Gestational diabetes; sexuality; screening; diagnosis; gynekologi; prognosis; Obstetrics; andrology; gynaecology; reproduktion; andrologi;

    Abstract : Gestational diabetes (GD) is still a nonentity disease. There is no worldwide consensus how to define it or whether it is harmful to the woman or fetus. Therefore, from an ethical point of view, it is uncertain whether one should try to identify it. READ MORE