Search for dissertations about: "PCOS"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 38 swedish dissertations containing the word PCOS.

2. 16. Polycystic ovary syndrome – Studies of metabolic and ovarian disturbances and effects of physical exercise and electro-acupuncture

   Author : Louise Mannerås Holm; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : adipocyte size; adipose tissue; androgen excess; animal models; body composition; electro-acupuncture; insulin resistance; ovary; physical exercise; polycystic ovary syndrome;

   Abstract : Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine abnormality in premenopausal women. The syndrome is characterized by hyperandrogenism, ovulatory dysfunction and polycystic ovarian (PCO) morphology. Metabolic disturbances, such as insulin resistance and obesity, are also associated with PCOS. READ MORE

4. 17. Polycystic ovary syndrome : studies of affective symptoms in association with sex steroids and evaluation of electroacupuncture and physical exercise

   Author : Elizabeth Jedel; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common heterogeneous condition in women of reproductive age, relating to both physical and mental health. Thoughts on primary pathological origins shift from the ovary to the adrenal gland. Insulin signaling pathways and sympathetic nerve activity are thought to be involved. READ MORE

5. 18. Endocrine and therapeutic aspects of infertile women with the polycystic ovary syndrome

   Author : Margareta Fridström; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : cost-effectiveness; FSH threshold; glucocorticoids; granulosa cells; infertility; in vitro fertilisation; obesity; ovulation induction; polycystic ovary syndrome; pregnancy complications;

   Abstract : Fertility treatment with gonadotrophins in infertile clomiphene resistant women with the polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is troublesome with an unpredictive ovarian response. The purpose of this study was to elucidate aspects of ovarian sensitivity and to evaluate treatment efficiency and costs of ovulation induction (OI) and in vitro fertilisation (IVF), as well as pregnancy outcome after infertility treatment in patients with PCOS. READ MORE

6. 19. Polycystic ovary syndrome : A study on factors of potential impact on body fat and carbohydrate metabolism

   Author : Gianluca Gennarelli; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Obstetrics and gynaecology; polycystic ovary syndrome; androgens; insulin; insulin resistance; body fat distribution; hypoglycaemia; adrenal; cortisol; ACTH; leptin; gestational diabetes mellitus; Obstetrik och kvinnosjukdomar; Obstetrics and women s diseases; Obstetrik och kvinnosjukdomar; Obstetrics and Gynaecology; obstetrik och gynekologi;

   Abstract : The aim of the present thesis was to investigate some factors underlying the metabolic, anthropometric, and endocrine abnormalities of women with the polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).An iv insulin tolerance test (0.15 IU bolus) showed substantially preserved glucose counterregulation in women with PCOS (n=18). READ MORE

7. 20. Single-cell transcriptomic analyses of early embryonic development and developmental programming by androgen excess

   Author : Yu Pei; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Infertility is a compelling problem an increased prevalence among couples. Although multiple causes have been hypothesized to increase the risk of infertility, changes in lifestyles and environment are the possible links to the causes. READ MORE