Search for dissertations about: "pms"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 39 swedish dissertations containing the word pms.

  2. 1. Behavioral effects of female sex steroid hormones : models of PMS and PMDD in Wistar rats

    Author : Magnus Löfgren; Torbjörn Bäckström; Inga-Maj Johansson; Per Södersten; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; LANTBRUKSVETENSKAPER; AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; PMS; PMDD; rats; progesterone; estradiol; behavior; individual response; stress interaction; tolerance; withdrawal; learning and memory; anxiety.; Biological research on drug dependence; Biologisk beroendeforskning; Endocrinology; Endokrinologi; Obstetrics and gynaecology; Obstetrik och gynekologi; Pharmacological research; Farmakologisk forskning; Obstetrics and gynaecology; Obstetrik och gynekologi; Psychology; Psykologi; obstetrik och gynekologi; Obstetrics and Gynaecology;

    Abstract : Background Animal models can be used to mimic human conditions of psychopathology, and also as pre-clinical models to evaluate candidate drugs. With hormonal treatment it is possible to produce behavior in the rat which corresponds to the mental symptoms of pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS), and pre-menstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). READ MORE

  4. 2. Towards an Earlier Detection of Progressive Multiple Sclerosis using Metabolomics and Machine Learning

    Author : Stephanie Herman; Kim Kultima; Ola Spjuth; Joachim Burman; Johan Lengqvist; Camilla Svensson; Gabi Kastenmüller; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; bioinformatics; biomarkers; progressive multiple sclerosis; metabolomics; machine learning; advanced analytics; mass spectrometry;

    Abstract : Decision-making guided by advanced analytics is becoming increasingly common in many fields. Implementing computationally driven healthcare solutions does, however, pose ethical dilemmas as it involves human health. READ MORE

  5. 3. Neuromuscular performance and balance during the menstrual cycle and the influence of premenstrual symptoms

    Author : Cecilia Fridén; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Estrogen; progesterone; muscle strength; kinesthesia; coordination; postural control;

    Abstract : Several studies have demonstrated a higher incidence of sports related knee injuries among female athletes compared to their male counterparts regardless of exposure time and activity level. Different intrinsic and extrinsic factors have been proposed as risk factors in women. READ MORE

  6. 4. Premenstrual syndrome : a study of change in cyclicity, severity and sexuality

    Author : Ulla-Britt Ekholm; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

    Abstract : 82 women seeking help for the Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) were successively recruited into a research project on PMS. All of them performed daily self-ratings during one menstrual cycle and 54 of them during two cycles.Including the patients with two rated cycles the change between cycles in cyclicity and preovulatory symptoms was studied. READ MORE

  7. 5. The influence of sex hormones on neuromuscular function and premenstrual symptoms

    Author : Linda Ekenros; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : postural control;

    Abstract : The menstrual cycle with fluctuation in female sex hormones has been suggested to influence neuromuscular function. However, variation in ligament laxity, soft tissue stiffness, and skeletal muscle strength across the menstrual cycle has led to conflicting results. READ MORE