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Louisiana House passes bill to classify abortion drugs as controlled subst
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
The process of a medication abortion involves taking mifepristone, which blocks the hormone progesterone necessary for pregnancy continuation, followed by misoprostol within the next 24 to 48 hours to induce uterine contractions.
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Hormone therapy can help couples with unexplained infertility: Study
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
A small study of couples experiencing unexplained infertility found that hormone therapy may improve their chances of having a child. The study, which was presented at the 39th annual meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology, compared couples attempting to conceiv
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Hormone treatment may help couples with unexplained infertility
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
A small study of couples facing unexplained infertility reveals that hormone therapy may boost the chances of having a baby. The trial, presented today (Monday) at the 39th annual meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) [1], compared couples trying to co
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Progesterone reduces night sweats and improves sleep in perimenopausal wom
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Progesterone (micronized, oral) is beneficial at reducing night sweats and improving sleep in perimenopausal women who have menstruated within the last year, according to new controlled trial research. Perimenopausal women are especially concerned with these two symptoms.
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Study finds women taking oral estrogen hormones have increased risk of hig
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
According to research, women aged 45 and more who used oestrogen hormone treatment in tablet form were more likely to develop high blood pressure than those who used transdermal (topically applied to the skin) or vaginal formulations.
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Study finds hormones in postmenopausal women linked with sleep apnea, snor
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], June 23 (ANI): According to a new study, middle-aged women with low levels of estrogen and progesterone are more likely to snore and to report symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea.
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Risk of breast cancer increases by chemicals found in consumer products
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], July 24 (ANI): Common chemicals including ingredients in consumer products, pesticides, food additives, and drinking water contaminants cause cells in breast tissue to produce more of the hormones estrogen or progesterone, leading to an increased risk of breast cancer.
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Chemicals found in consumer products could increase breast cancer risk: St
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], July 21 (ANI): A new study has shown that several common chemicals, including pesticides, ingredients in consumer products, food additives, and drinking water contaminants, could increase the risk of breast cancer by causing cells in breast tissue to produce more of the horm
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Progesterone imbalance causes preterm birth, prolonged labour
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Washington [US], March 12 (ANI): A recent study conducted by the National Institutes of Health discovered that some pregnant women experience preterm labour or prolonged labour due to unbalanced progesterone signals.
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PCOS Consequences/Treatment: Here Are Some Natural Ways to Fight PCOS
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 15 (ANI/Mediawire): Polycystic Ovarian Disease (PCOD), also known as PCOS stands for polycystic ovary syndrome, a condition that is characterized by the overproduction of a woman's hormone levels, irregular menstrual periods, and cysts in the ovaries. PCOS/PCOD is
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A new target for 'triple-negative' breast cancer
Updated : 8 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 21 (ANI): A team of scientists has found a new target for triple-negative breast cancer.
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Hormone-based birth control could stave off influenza effect on women: Stu
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
London [England], Sept.17 (ANI): A recent study has revealed that progesterone, a component found in most of the hormone-based birth control is useful in stopping the worst affects of influenza flu in women.
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