OBJECTIVE: To compare the efficacy of Crinone 8% intravaginal progesterone gel vs. IM progesterone for luteal phase and early pregnancy support after IVF-ET.
DESIGN: Randomized, open-label study.
SE...
Luteal Phase SupportProgesterone SupplementationRoute of Administration
Wulff C et al.2001Human Reproduction (Oxford, England)
BACKGROUND: This study examined changes in the luteal vasculature throughout the menstrual cycle and during simulated pregnancy with human chorionic gonadotrophin (HCG) in the human.
METHODS: Endothe...
The role of luteal phase estrogen in pregnancy outcome has been a matter of considerable debate. In order to evaluate the effectiveness of estrogen supplementation in gonadotropin releasing hormone ag...
Luteal Phase SupplementationLuteal Phase SupportPreclinical Pregnancy Loss
Prior JC et al.2001Journal of bone and mineral research : the official journal of the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research
To the Editor: In their recent article, "Characterization of Perimenopausal Bone Loss," Recker and colleagues present unique longitudinal bone mineral density (BMD) and hormonal data.1 We acknowledge ...
Perimenopausal Bone LossProgesterone DeficiencyOvulatory Disturbances
AIM: The present study was designed to determine the effect of a 4-month oral treatment with tablets of Lepidium meyenii (Maca) on seminal analysis in nine adult normal men aged 24-44 years old.
METH...
Eberhard-Gran M et al.2001Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica
OBJECTIVE: To review validation studies of the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS).
METHOD: A systematic search was performed in Medline and the Science Citation Index Expanded (ISI) from the...
Innumerable studies have attempted to demonstrate that hormonal support of the luteal phase during ovulation induction cycles improves pregnancy rates. None has, however, so far been able to confirm t...
OBJECTIVE: To determine the metabolic and reproductive effectiveness of rosiglitazone in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
DESIGN: Case report.
SETTING: Academic clinical practice and General Clinic...
OBJECTIVE: To investigate differences in immature oocyte maturation, fertilization, and pregnancy rates among women with unstimulated normal ovaries, polycystic ovaries (PCOs), or PCOS.
DESIGN: Prosp...
In Vitro MaturationIn Vitro Oocyte MaturationMaturation and Fertilization
OBJECTIVE: To determine whether the surgical diagnosis of endometriosis can be predicted using symptoms, signs, and ultrasound findings.
DESIGN: Prospective study (study sample); retrospective record...
Non-Surgical Diagnostic MethodsTransvaginal UltrasoundOvarian vs Non-Ovarian
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common disorder affecting women of reproductive age. Its cardinal features are hyperandrogenism, chronic anovulation, and infertility. Some of the most important ...
Prior JC et al.2001CMAJ : Canadian Medical Association Journal = Journal De l'Association Medicale Canadienne
Background: Positive and negative effects on bone mineral density (BMD) have been described as a result of the premenopausal use of oral contraceptives (OCs); increased fracture rates have also been r...
Bone Health EffectsPremenopausal WomenRisk Factors
This review presents data to suggest that postnatal estradiol and progesterone replacement therapy may be beneficial in preterm infants. During pregnancy, maternal plasma levels of estradiol and proge...
Health-related quality of life (HRQL) was examined in relation to prevalent fractures in 4816 community-dwelling Canadian men and women 50 years and older participating in the Canadian Multicentre Ost...
Quality of Life ImpactFracture OutcomesPopulation-Based Studies
Parry BL et al.2001Neuropsychopharmacology : Official Publication of the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology
Women have twice the incidence of major depression compared with men. They are prone to develop episodes of depression during times of reproductive hormonal change at puberty, with use of oral contrac...
Davis OK et al.2001Seminars in Reproductive Medicine
Assisted reproductive technologies (ART) pregnancy rates improve with the replacement of multiple embryos. The specific number of embryos to be transferred (typically between two and four) is based on...
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effect of supernumerary preovulatory follicular reduction as an approach to avoid multiple pregnancies in ovulation induction or superovulation cycles.
DESIGN: Retrospectiv...
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the efficacy of progesterone and progestogens in the management of premenstrual syndrome.
DESIGN: Systematic review of published randomised, placebo controlled trials.
STUDIES...
Branch DW et al.2001The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology
Intravenous immune globulin (IVIG) is approved for use in a number of conditions that may occur in obstetrical patients, including autoimmune thrombocytopenia and immune deficiency syndromes. IVIG als...
Objective: To test the efficacy of a community based 10 week exercise intervention to reduce fall risk factors in women with osteoporosis.
Methods: Static balance was measured by computerised dynamic...
Previous animal research suggests that progesterone may have powerful neuroprotective effects in traumatic brain injury (TBI). This experiment tested the hypothesis that progesterone levels correlate ...
CONTEXT: Although shortened cervical length has been consistently associated with spontaneous preterm birth, it is not known when in gestation this risk factor becomes apparent.
OBJECTIVE: To determi...
A high prevalence of psychiatric illness has been noted in the postpartum period. Recent research looks to the potential effects of maternal illness during this period on child development. With the p...
Psychotropic Medication in LactationTreatment During BreastfeedingMedication Safety
OBJECTIVE: To examine the direct effect of metformin on thecal cell androgen production.
SETTING: Basic science research laboratory, University of Texas Southwestern, Dallas, Texas.
INTERVENTION(S):...
Ovarian Androgen ProductionMetformin Mechanism of ActionThecal Cell Function
Mattison DR et al.2001Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology
And his daughter‐in‐law, the wife of Phinehas, was pregnant near to giving birth, and got to hear the report that the ark of the true God was captured and that her father‐in‐law and her husband had di...
Brooten D et al.2001The American Journal of Managed Care
OBJECTIVE: To examine prenatal, maternal, and infant outcomes and costs through 1 year after delivery using a model of prenatal care for women at high risk of delivering low-birth-weight infants in wh...
Nurse Home Visit InterventionPrevention StrategiesPrenatal Care Models
Ecochard R et al.2001BJOG : an International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
OBJECTIVE: To improve prediction of ovulation in normal cycles.
DESIGN: Collection of women's characteristics and their menstrual cycles. Monitoring and analysis of time relationships between several...
Biomarker ComparisonUltrasound and Hormonal IndicesCervical Mucus and Urinary Hormones
Fulghesu AM et al.2001Journal of Endocrinological Investigation
The aim of the present study was to analyze the opioid influence on LH pulsatility in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) patients and to evaluate the effectiveness of a long-term opioid antagonist (nalt...
Ovulation Induction and FertilityNeuroendocrine and Opioid DysfunctionHormone Therapy and Pharmacotherapy
Kuttenn F et al.2001Archives Des Maladies Du Coeur Et Des Vaisseaux
The incidence of coronary heart disease (CHD) is lower in premenopausal women than in men and post-menopausal women of the same age. The higher CHD rate after menopause is currently attributed to estr...
Cardiovascular EffectsNatural Progesterone vs Synthetic ProgestinsRoute of Administration Effects
Chan K et al.2001American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to examine survival, morbidity, and resource use in a large cohort of extremely preterm infants.
STUDY DESIGN: We examined all (n = 754) neonatal intensive ...
Neonatal Outcomes at Extreme PrematurityNICU Resource UtilizationExtremely Preterm Infant Survival
Objective: To compare clinical accuracy and ease of use for several of the new rapid one-step home urinary LH detection kits compared with the preexisting OvuQuick brand LH detection kit (designated a...
Successful pregnancy requires a state of maternal immune 'tolerance' to accommodate antigens expressed by the conceptus. Implantation failure and placental pathologies largely reflect insufficiencies ...
OBJECTIVE: To compare the effectiveness of i.m. P and 17alpha-hydroxyprogesterone caproate (17-HPC) for luteal phase support, in patients undergoing IVF-ET cycles.
DESIGN: Prospective, randomized stu...
Despite the widespread use of clomiphene citrate (CC) for ovulation induction, the pregnancy rates (PRs) in women who take CC are less than expected based on ovulation rates. The causes of this discre...
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate whether some ultrasound parameters of ovarian morphology can discriminate between control women and patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
DESIGN: Retrospective data a...
OBJECTIVE: To compare the karyotype of babies conceived through ICSI with that of naturally conceived babies.
DESIGN: Prospective controlled study.
SETTING: The Egyptian IVF-ET Center, Cairo, Egypt....
OBJECTIVE: To determine whether mood, attitudes, or symptoms of disordered eating discriminated women with functional hypothalamic amenorrhea (FHA) from those with organic causes of amenorrhea and eum...
McLean JA et al.2001Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise
Purpose: Women with high scores for dietary restraint have been found to have higher 24-h urinary cortisol excretion and a higher prevalence of subclinical ovulatory disturbances, both of which may be...
Barron ML et al.2001Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing : JOGNN
The Creighton Model system of natural family planning (NFP) is useful in achieving pregnancy, avoiding pregnancy, and detecting some gynecologic disorders. NFP practitioners support the client in usin...
Practitioner TrainingNFP Instruction MethodsNFP Practitioner Role
BACKGROUND: There have been reports suggesting that children born after in-vitro fertilisation by intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) are at increased risk of neurodevelopmental delay. We have und...
Transvaginal ultrasonic follicle puncture has now become the method of choice for oocyte retrieval among most in vitro fertilization (IVF) units. The procedure, which involves puncture then aspiration...
OBJECTIVE: To assess the use of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to determine the varying distribution of a vaginally placed gel over time and with different levels of patient activity.
DESIGN: Prosp...
Context: Identification of women with low bone mineral density (BMD) is an important strategy in reducing the incidence of osteoporotic fractures. However, screening all women is not recommended.
Obj...
Ahokas A et al.2001The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry
BACKGROUND: The postpartum period is a time when women are vulnerable to depressive disorders, which can be severe and have long-lasting adverse sequelae. In spite of multiple contacts with health car...
Postpartum Depression TreatmentEstradiol Deficiency and MoodPostpartum Depression Hormonal Therapy
Several studies indicate that parity and lactation are associated with modest, short-term bone loss, but the long-term effect on osteoporotic fracture risk is uncertain. The authors therefore analyzed...
Parity and Lactation EffectsLong-term Bone Health OutcomesOral Contraceptives and Bone
Kurtzman JT et al.2001Seminars in Reproductive Medicine
The role of human chorionic gonadatropin (hCG) in the maintenance of early pregnancy is well known. Recent data suggests that hCG may play a role in the maintenance of the later stages of pregnancy as...
Stanczyk FZ2001The Journal of Reproductive Medicine
Progestogens, which include the natural hormone, progesterone, and synthetic steroid derivatives, are used to treat a variety of reproductive disorders. Since synthetic progestogens are often associat...
Pharmacokinetics and RoutesFormulations and DeliveryProgesterone Administration
Licht P et al.2001Seminars in Reproductive Medicine
Recent evidence suggests that human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), in addition to its well-known endocrine effects on the corpus luteum, may act as a growth and differentiation factor during pregnancy....
Embryo-Endometrial SignalinghCG Role in Endometrial ReceptivityGrowth and Differentiation Factor