Search for dissertations about: "Mifepristone"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 23 swedish dissertations containing the word Mifepristone.
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1. Effects of Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals on Human Endometrial Endothelial Cells In Vitro
Abstract : Evidence from an abundant number of studies suggests that human female reproductive functions have become impaired over the past half century and that there might be a relationship between endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) and reduced fertility. It is, however, not known by what mechanisms EDCs affect different reproductive functions such as endometrial receptivity, embryo implantation and placentation. READ MORE
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2. Mifepristone for preoperative treatment of uterine leiomyoma
Abstract : AIM: To explore the clinical impact and its molecular regulation on uterine leiomyomas in preoperative treatment with mifepristone, a progesterone receptor modulator (PRM). BACKGROUND: Uterine leiomyomas are highly prevalent in fertile women, increasing with age up to 35-50 % in a population approaching the age of 50. READ MORE
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3. Improving medical abortion : using mifepristone in combination with a prostaglandin analogue
Abstract : Background: Induced abortion is still a major health problem in the world and the most frequently performed intervention in Obstetrics and Gynaecology with an estimated total of 46 millions worldwide each year. Medical abortion with mifepristone and prostaglandin was first introduced in 1988, and is now approved in 29 countries. READ MORE
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4. Effects of mifepristone on the human endometrium and the fallopian tube during the luteal phase
Abstract : Mifepristone given postovulatory has been shown effective for contraception, but the precise mechanism of action is still poorly understood. A better understanding of the mechanisms of action of mifepristone, when used for contraception, is important for further development and optimizing the regimen of use. READ MORE
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5. Endometrial receptivity and development of new contraceptive methods
Abstract : Ovulation and endometrial development as well as contraceptive efficacy was studied after treatment with the antiprogestin mifepristone. Mechanism of action after treatment with the gestagen levonorgestrel or mifepristone in doses effective for emergency contraception was also evaluated. READ MORE