Search for dissertations about: "ovarian steroids"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 25 swedish dissertations containing the words ovarian steroids.

  2. 11. Ovarian hormones and effects in the brain : studies of neurosteroid sensitivity, serotonin transporter and serotonin2A receptor binding in reproductive and postmenopausal women

    Author : Anna-Carin Wihlbäck; Tord Naessén; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : estradiol; progesterone; progestin; neurosteroids; saccadic eye velocity; sedation; hormone replacement therapy HRT ; menopause; menstrual cycle; mood; serotonin; paroxetine; lysergic acid diethylamide; platelets; obstetrik och gynekologi; Obstetrics and Gynaecology;

    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

  4. 12. Angiogenesis regulation in hormone dependent breast- and ovarian cancer

    Author : Christina Bendrik; Charlotta Dabrosin; Malin Sund; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

    Abstract : Angiogenesis is a key event in tumor progression and a rate-limiting step in the establishment of a clinical cancer disease. The net balance of pro- and anti-angiogenesis mediators in the tissue dictates the angiogenic phenotype of a tumor. READ MORE

  5. 13. Premenstrual dysphoric disorder in relation to neuroactive steroids and alcohol

    Author : Sigrid Nyberg; Britth-Marie Landgren; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : premenstrual dysphoric disorder; GnRH-agonist; progesterone; allopregnanolone; alcohol; saccadic eye velocity; obstetrik och gynekologi; Obstetrics and Gynaecology;

    Abstract : Introduction: Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) is a condition that affects about 2-6% of women of reproductive age. The relation to ovarian steroids is apparent as symptoms are absent during anovulatory cycles. READ MORE

  6. 14. Effects of gonadal steroids on galanin and other neuropeptides in the rat brain

    Author : Olof Rugarn; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

    Abstract : Many women experience mental or emotional changes when variations occur in the plasma concentrations of their ovarian hormones. These observations are supported by a large number of scientific reports concerning interactions between ovarian steroids and cerebral functions, e.g. mood, cognition and motor function. READ MORE

  7. 15. Blood flow and metabolism in the corpus luteum of the rat : in vivo and in vitro studies on the ovarian luteal and follicular compartment of the rat

    Author : Mats Gåfvels; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Ovary; follicle; corpus luteum; blood flow; metabolism; luteinizing hormone; noradrenaline; antidiuretic hormone;

    Abstract : The ovary undergoes cyclic changes in follicular growth and luteogenesis due to the action of gonadotropins and steroids. The ovary and especially the corpus luteum has an exteremely high blood flow. There is a gap in our knowledge about the physiological role of the high blood flow of the corpus luteum. READ MORE