Category Archives: reproductive organ

October 13, 2009 — Medications used prophylactically to reduce the risk for primary breast cancer are linked to an increased risk for thromboembolic events (tamoxifen, raloxifene), endometrial cancer (tamoxifen), or stroke (tibolone), according to the results of a systematic review … Continue reading →

شيردهی منظم بهترين روش فيزيولوژيك ضد بارداری Contraception and Lactation Posted 11/20/2007 Joyce King, CNM, FNP, PhDAuthor Information Abstract The benefits of breastfeeding for both the infant and the mother are undisputed. Longer intervals between births decrease fetal/infant and maternal … Continue reading →

Reproductive Biology of the Relaxin-Like Factor (RLF/INSL3)The relaxin-like factor (RLF), which is the product of the insulin-like factor 3 (INSL3) gene, is a new circulating peptide hormone of the relaxin-insulin family. In male mammals, it is a major secretory product … Continue reading →

Hormonal contraceptives as a risk factor for cerebral venous and sinus thrombosis M. Saadatnia, M. Tajmirriahi Assistant Professor of Neurology, Medical School, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran Mohammad Saadatnia, MD, Section of Neurology, Al Zahra Hospital, Soffeh Street, … Continue reading →

Gene needed for puberty discovered …and Harry Potter is involved By William J. Cromie Harvard News Office If your Harry Potter gene doesn’t work, you can’t reach puberty. That’s what researchers at Harvard University and in England have discovered. The … Continue reading →

CDC Issues Guidelines for Preconception Care of Women  CME/CE News Author: Laurie Barclay, MDCME Author: Charles Vega, MD, FAAFP DisclosuresRelease Date: March 12, 2007; Valid for credit through March 12, 2008  "The national recommendations are part of a strategic plan for … Continue reading →

این مقاله درمان جایگزین هورمونی را هر چه سریعتر پیشنهاد میکند. البته یادآور میشوم که روشهای بی خطر فیزیولوژیک همیشه در نظر باشند/خرمی Hormone Therapy Given Closer to Menopause Onset Is Safest  CME/CE News Author: Shelley WoodCME Author: Désirée Lie, … Continue reading →

Epidemiology and Etiology of Premenstrual Syndromes Posted 03/20/2007 Ellen W. Freeman, PhDAuthor Information Overview Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is characterized by significant mood, behavioral, and physical changes that occur several days to 2 weeks before menses and abate during the menstrual … Continue reading →

Oral Contraceptive Use Increases Risk for Premenopausal Breast Cancer  CME/CE News Author: Laurie Barclay, MDCME Author: Charles Vega, MD, FAAFP Disclosures To earn CME credit, read the news brief along with the CME information that follows and answer the test … Continue reading →