Search for dissertations about: "ovarian steroids"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 25 swedish dissertations containing the words ovarian steroids.

  2. 21. Levonorgestrel emergency contraception : effects on endometrial development and embryo implantation

    Author : Chun-Xia Meng; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Emergency contraception; levonorgestrel; endometrial receptivity markers; embryo implantation; first-trimester tissues;

    Abstract : Background: The dialog between the developing embryo and receptive endometrium is under the control of ovarian steroids and numerous biomolecules, some of which have been suggested as markers of endometrial receptivity. Unintended pregnancies are common. The standard treatment with levonorgestrel (LNG, 1. READ MORE

  4. 22. Chemotactic factors in the human follicle at ovulation

    Author : Eva Runesson; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; chemokine; follicle; gonadotropin; human; ovary; ovulation;

    Abstract : Ovulation is initiated by the midcycle gonadotropin surge, which leads to a controlled degradation of the follicle wall ending in follicular rupture and oocyte extrusion. The gonadotropins triggers several biochemical and biophysical changes such as vascular alterations, increased proteolytic enzyme activity and leukocyte extravasation, within the preovulatory follicle. READ MORE

  5. 23. Late effects and health-related outcomes after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in childhood

    Author : Mari Wilhelmsson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT) is an established treatment for many acquired or congenital disorders of the hematopoietic system. For some patients it may be the only curative option. READ MORE

  6. 24. Multiple Sclerosis in relation to sex steroid exposure

    Author : Per Kempe; Jan Brynhildsen; Mats Hammar; Matts Olovsson; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a potentially severe chronic inflammatory disease of the central nervous system (CNS) and is usually diagnosed between 20 and 40 years of age. The incidence of MS is two to three times higher among women and the type and course of the disease often differ between the sexes. READ MORE

  7. 25. Steroid converting enzymes in breast cancer

    Author : Cecilia Gunnarsson; Tommy Fornander; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

    Abstract : Estrogens play a central role in the development of breast cancer. Most breast carcinomas are detected after menopause and despite a low degree of ovarian estrogen production and low levels of serum estrogen these tumors show a high in situ level of estrogens. READ MORE