Search for dissertations about: "Polycystic ovary syndrome"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 41 swedish dissertations containing the words Polycystic ovary syndrome.

  2. 21. Acupuncture in reproductive medicine. Applications in human assisted reproduction and aspects of clinical and experimental neuroendocrinology

    Author : Elisabet Stener-Victorin; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; electro-acupuncture; blood flow impedance; circulation; uterine artery; in-vitro fertilization; oocyte aspiration; polycystic ovary syndrome; experimentally induced PCO; anovulation; gonadotropins; steroids; neuropeptides; b-endorphin; nerve growth factor; corticotropin-releasing factor.;

    Abstract : The use of acupuncture in the area of reproductive medicine is relatively new, and it has been rather poorly investigated in the past. When muscle afferents are stimulated by acupuncture in somatic segments related to the innervation of the ovaries and the uterus, functional changes occur in the neural substrate that may influence reproductive function and result in peripheral, segmental and central effects. READ MORE

  4. 22. Hormonal and metabolic effects of diet and physical exercise in overweight/obese women with polycystic ovary syndrome

    Author : Åsa Nybacka; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Background: Overweight/obese women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) often have hormonal problems characterized by irregular menses and decreased fertility. In addition, the overweight/obese women carry metabolic disturbances with a long-term risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. READ MORE

  5. 23. 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

  6. 24. Effects of lifestyle intervention in overweight women with polycystic ovary syndrome : aspects on reproduction, metabolism, psychological well-being and sleep

    Author : Emma Öberg; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Lifestyle intervention is the first line treatment for many symptoms in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). However, the efficacy of this treatment in comparison to minimal intervention for improving aspects such menstrual function is still unclear. READ MORE

  7. 25. Economic aspects of infertility treatment

    Author : Maria Granberg; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : ART; health economy; financing; willingness to pay; cost; cost effectiveness; infertility treatment; IVF; ICSI; donor insemination; polycystic ovary syndrome PCOS ; tubal surgery;

    Abstract : Background: With the expansion of IVF into general clinical practise during the 1980's and 1990's, the interest to identify and compare costs of different infertility treatments increased and, in many countries there is an ongoing debate about whether or not in vitro fertilisation (IVF) and other assisted reproductive techniques (ART) should be covered by national health insurance schemes. Objective: The aim of the present study was to examine aspects of cost in relation to effectiveness and benefits of infertility treatment, with particular emphasis on in-vitro fertilisation. READ MORE