Search for dissertations about: "myometrial contractions"

Found 5 swedish dissertations containing the words myometrial contractions.

  2. 1. The uterine proteoglycan expression in pregnancy and labor

    Author : Ann Hjelm Cluff; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Labor; dysfunctional labor; heparan sulphate proteoglycans; syndecans; glypicans; perlecans; decorin; connexin 43; gap junctions; myometrial contractions;

    Abstract : Objective: Protracted labor is a common clinical problem causing maternal and fetal complications. It is the leading indication for caesarean sections throughout the world, and emphasizes our need to be able to control labor. READ MORE

  4. 2. Uterine Remodeling During Pregnancy - Studies on the Effect of Heparin/Heparan Sulfate

    Author : Anna Åkerud; Matrixbiologi; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

    Abstract : During pregnancy, the uterine tissues must go through a major transformation to be able to first hold the growing fetus and then, at term, expel it through the opened birth canal (cervix). It is a requirement for successful labor that there is adequate cervical softening combined with effective myometrial contractions. READ MORE

  5. 3. Novel aspects on osmolality and plasma sodium during pregnancy and labour

    Author : Vibeke Moen; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : This thesis was designed to study causes and effects of changes in plasma sodium and osmolality during pregnancy and labour. The physiological changes of early pregnancy include reduction in plasma sodium and osmolality, as well as increased ventilation with reduced arterial pCO2. These changes are usually considered due to progesterone. READ MORE

  6. 4. Hormones and fluid balance during pregnancy, labor and post partum

    Author : Anitha Risberg; Mats Sjöquist; Kerstin Olsson; Sven Lyrenäs; Karolina Kublickiene; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : cortisol; estradiol; glucose; labour; osmolality; oxytocin; parturition; pregnancy; pregnancy-induced hypertension; progesterone; vasopressin; MEDICINE; MEDICIN; Medicine; medicin;

    Abstract : The aim of this thesis was to determine any association between plasma oxytocin and vasopressin concentrations and renal water and sodium excretion during normal pregnancy. In addition to investigate changes in concentrations of estradiol, progesterone, oxytocin, cortisol, and glucose in the blood before and in the nearest hours after delivery and if treatment with oxytocin affected these concentrations and the fluid balance during the different stages of labour. READ MORE

  7. 5. Surgery and Ischemia in Uterus Transplantation. Studies in various experimental models

    Author : Caiza Wranning; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : animal models; cold ischemia-reperfusion injury; inflammation; transplantation; uterus;

    Abstract : The use of transplantation to enhance quality of life is a growing clinical field that also includes transplantation of reproductive organs. Transplantation of the uterus has been suggested as future method to treat uterus factor infertility. READ MORE