Search for dissertations about: "molar pregnancy"

Found 3 swedish dissertations containing the words molar pregnancy.

  2. 1. Pregnancy related risk factors for breast cancer

    Author : Gunnar Larfors; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Breast neoplasms; epidemiology; etiology; pregnancy; hydatidiform mole; hyperemesis; abortion;

    Abstract : Pregnancies offer a life-long reduction in breast cancer risk. It has repeatedly been shown that both number of pregnancies and age at first birth affect the future breast cancer risk. The mechanisms for this protection are still not fully investigated. READ MORE

  4. 2. Hydatidiform mole : prevalence and outcome

    Author : Ulrika Joneborg; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Background: Hydatidiform mole (HM) is a genetically abnormal pregnancy with malignant potential, which exists in two forms, complete (CHM) and partial hydatidform mole (PHM). The incidence rates (IR) of HM show wide geographic variations, due to differences in registration practices and methods of estimating rates. READ MORE

  5. 3. 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