Search for dissertations about: "androgens"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 114 swedish dissertations containing the word androgens.

  2. 16. Quantitative influence of exogenous androgens on serum lipid profile and endocrine functions

    Author : Nina Gårevik; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Anabolic androgenic steroids (AAS) in doping have been a concern predominantly in sports. The focus has now switched to the doping in the society which is a significant problem for the public health. The abuse of AAS is associated with mental and somatic side effects and with the use of several other drugs including narcotics. READ MORE

  4. 17. Female genital Graft-versus-Host Disease - Diagnosis, Treatment, Incidence, Long-term Prevalence, and Impact on Androgen Hormones and Sexual Function

    Author : Eva Smith Knutsson; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; allogeneic stem cell transplantation; chronic graft-versus-host disease; female genitalia; diagnostic; treatment; androgens in women; glucocorticosteroids; sexual dysfunction;

    Abstract : ABSTRACT BACKGROUND. Chronic graft-versus-host disease (cGvHD) is the major cause of morbidity after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (alloSCT), and contributes to non-relapse mortality. Caused by donor cells, cGvHD is a multi-organ syndrome involving tissue inflammation and fibrosis. AIMS. READ MORE

  5. 18. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) : role of androgens and obesity on placental function and fetal development

    Author : Romina Fornes; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine and metabolic disorder affecting women in childbearing age with a prevalence of up to 17.8%. The syndrome is characterized by hyperandrogenism, irregular cycles and polycystic ovaries. The etiology of PCOS is unclear, but it is thought to be multifactorial. READ MORE

  6. 19. Target organs for androgens in two teleost fishes, Atlantic salmon, Salmo salar, and three-spined stickleback, Gasterosteus aculeatus

    Author : Staffan Jakobsson; Scott P. Alexander; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; zoologi; Zoology;

    Abstract : The major androgen in male teleost fishes is 11-ketotestosterone (11KT) and not testosterone (T) as in mammals. 11KT has often been found to be more effective than T in stimulating teleost male secondary sexual characters (SSC's). READ MORE

  7. 20. Effects of increased levels of androgens on voice and vocal folds in women with congenital adrenal hyperplasia and female-to-male transsexual persons

    Author : Ulrika Nygren; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Voice virilization in women may occur due to increased levels of androgens. Women with congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) are at risk for voice virilization due to an enzyme deficiency that causes increased production of androgens and lack of cortisol. READ MORE