Search for dissertations about: "adverse mood effects"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 24 swedish dissertations containing the words adverse mood effects.
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1. Hormone replacement therapy and effects on mood
Abstract : Background: During the past 5 decades, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) has been used, and appreciated for its beneficial effects, by millions of women in their menopause. As treatment for climacteric symptoms, estrogen is outstanding, and effects on hot flushes, vaginal dryness, and insomnia have been widely documented. READ MORE
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2. Hormone replacement therapy : benefits and adverse effects
Abstract : Background: Numerous studies have shown that estrogen replacement therapy (ERT) is an effective treatment for vasomotor symptoms, insomnia and vaginal dryness. Beneficial effects have also been shown on lipid patterns and on the incidence of osteoporotic fractures. READ MORE
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3. Hormonal contraception, mood and sexual function
Abstract : Hormonal contraceptives (HCs) are used by millions of women worldwide. Apart from their contraceptive effect, they also offer additional health benefits such as decreased menstrual bleedings and amelioration of menstrual-related pain. READ MORE
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4. Allopregnanolone and mood : studies of postmenopausal women during treatment with progesterone
Abstract : Introduction. Allopregnanolone and pregnanolone (neuroactive metabolites of progesterone) act as positive modulators of the GABAA receptor system which is the major inhibitory system in CNS. Contradictory results on the effect of GABAA receptor modulators are reported. READ MORE
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5. Ovarian hormones and effects in the brain : studies of neurosteroid sensitivity, serotonin transporter and serotonin2A receptor binding in reproductive and postmenopausal women
Abstract : Background: Estrogen has been reported to enhance well-being and quality of life during the climacteric phase. In women with an intact uterus estrogen treatment is always combined with progestins in order to protect the endometrium from hyperplasia and malignancies. READ MORE