Sentences with phrase «as ovarian function»

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Another study (Artini, DiBerardino, Papini, Genazzani, Simi, Ruggiero, & Cela, 2013) offered similar positive results on ovarian function, as well as improvement of insulin sensitivity in women with PCOS who were taking myo - inositol (in this study, the dosage was only 2g per day).

The findings suggest more subtle forms of brain injury, such as concussion, may adversely affect HPO [hypothalamic - pituitary - ovarian] axis function (this governs the menstrual cycle) and therefore menstrual cycles through a number of proposed mechanisms leading to disrupted gonadotropin secretion, according to the article.

The artificial GnRH acts as a so - called «agonist», stopping the release of LH and FSH from the pituitary, so closing down ovarian function.

Since the nematode Boule homolog is only required for ovarian function but not male gametogenesis, and Boule transcripts have been detected in the ovaries as well as in the testes of some other species [53], [57], [59], we wondered if such ovarian expression in sporadic species is a lineage - specific phenomenon or if it is a common feature.

Researchers define early menopause as the end of ovarian function before age 45, and premature menopause affects about 1 percent of women under 40.

For example, when a regular menstrual cycle becomes irregular, it could be related to various problems such as thyroid issues, liver function problems, diabetes, irritable bowel syndrome, ovarian cysts, and so on.

The chronically stressed mice had decreased immune function and experienced tumor development significantly earlier than the non-stressed mice.16 Other mouse studies of ovarian cancer showed that chronic stress resulted in increased cancer growth as well as increased angiogenesis, the process with which cancer forms new blood vessels to feed itself nutrients for growth and metastases.17 Chronic stress has also been shown to decrease our body's ability to mount an attack against foreign invaders, including viruses.18 As we know that several viruses can cause cancer (HPV and cervical cancer, and EBV and nasopharyngeal cancer), we can extrapolate that any decrease in immune function could increase cancer risas well as increased angiogenesis, the process with which cancer forms new blood vessels to feed itself nutrients for growth and metastases.17 Chronic stress has also been shown to decrease our body's ability to mount an attack against foreign invaders, including viruses.18 As we know that several viruses can cause cancer (HPV and cervical cancer, and EBV and nasopharyngeal cancer), we can extrapolate that any decrease in immune function could increase cancer risas increased angiogenesis, the process with which cancer forms new blood vessels to feed itself nutrients for growth and metastases.17 Chronic stress has also been shown to decrease our body's ability to mount an attack against foreign invaders, including viruses.18 As we know that several viruses can cause cancer (HPV and cervical cancer, and EBV and nasopharyngeal cancer), we can extrapolate that any decrease in immune function could increase cancer risAs we know that several viruses can cause cancer (HPV and cervical cancer, and EBV and nasopharyngeal cancer), we can extrapolate that any decrease in immune function could increase cancer risk.

Perimenopausal women experience heavier periods because of waning ovarian function — as the ovary ages, it is less likely to complete the ovulation process.

The concentrations of urinary oestrone -3-glucuronide, LH and pregnanediol - 3alpha - glucuronide as indices of ovarian function.

There is some evidence showing D - chiro - inositol is effective in improving ovarian function in women with PCOS that are a normal weight (Pizzo et al. 201421; Lagana et al. 201522), as well as in those that are overweight (Nestler et al. 199923).

Weakened function of the ovaries (hypogonadism), polycystic ovarian syndrome, extreme exercise and anorexia can contribute as well.

Woo et al found that melatonin acts as a modulatorof ovarian function.

Background: Early menopause, defined as the cessation of ovarian function before the age of 45 y, affects ∼ 10 % of women and is associated with higher risk of cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, and other conditions.

Insulin resistance (IR), might also known as syndrome X or metabolic syndrome, is a cluster of symptoms (weight gain, cravings and increased appetite, skin tags, gum disease, low energy) and health risk factors (abnormal, not necessarily high, blood sugar, high triglycerides and cholesterol, polycystic ovarian syndrome, high blood pressure) all resulting from abnormal insulin function.

Let me enlighten you... PCOS (Also referred to as PCOD — Polycystic Ovarian Disease) is a disorder of the endocrine system — the glandular factory in your body that produces the hormones used to regulate metabolism, sexual function, sleep, mood and of course, reproduction.

The association between caffeine and hormones is of interest, because persistent elevation or insufficiency of reproductive hormones during the premenopausal years may not only contribute in the long term to the etiology of certain diseases, such as breast, endometrial, and ovarian cancers (11 — 14), but may also affect ovulatory function in the short term (15, 16).

The mechanisms are thought to include centrally controlled GnRH pulse inhibition (Ferin, 1999; Li et al., 2010) as well as autonomic nervous system activation leading to alterations in ovarian and uterine function (Schenker et al., 1992; Negro - Vilar, 1993; Chachamovich et al., 2010).