scholarly journals The Response of the Menstrual Cycle to Initiation of Hormonal Therapy in Transgender Men

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 176-179 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shazia Ahmad ◽  
Matthew Leinung
1998 ◽  
pp. 190-194 ◽  
Author(s):  
T Teirmaa ◽  
V Luukkaa ◽  
J Rouru ◽  
M Koulu ◽  
R Huupponen

OBJECTIVE: Leptin is the hormonal product of the ob gene. It is expressed in adipocytes and participates in the regulation of food intake and metabolism. Since leptin also seems to signal metabolic information to the reproductive system, we studied the association between reproductive hormones and plasma leptin in normal-weight young women. DESIGN: Eight young women with normal menstrual cycles (body mass index (BMI) 21.2 +/- 1.6 kg/m2) and eight young women using hormonal contraception (BMI 21.4 +/- 1.1 kg/m2) were studied. Furthermore, six women with normal menstrual cycles and no hormonal therapy (BMI 20.7 +/- 1.2 kg/m2) were studied around the time of the anticipated ovulation. METHODS: Serum leptin, estradiol, progesterone and luteinizing hormone (LH) concentrations were measured with radioimmunoassays. RESULTS: Serum leptin concentrations were similar at the beginning of the cycle, at the time of the anticipated ovulation and at the end of the menstrual cycle (10.2 +/- 7.1, 10.7 +/- 7.0 and 11.8 +/- 6.9 microg/l respectively). There was an association between leptin and LH concentrations (r= 0.37, P< 0.01) when values recorded during different time points during the cycle were plotted with each other. There was no change in serum leptin in samples taken at different times of the cyclic treatment with an oral contraceptive. There was no significant difference in mean serum leptin concentrations between women using oral contraceptives and women with no hormonal therapy. CONCLUSIONS: There is a link between serum leptin and LH concentrations during the menstrual cycle. Variations in circulating estrogen and/or progesterone concentrations have no major influence on circulating leptin in young female subjects.


Author(s):  
N.V. Grigor'eva

One of the major challenges in modern gynecology is the problem of non-developing pregnancy. In particular, it is not still clear whether patients should be administered certain hormonal drugs and when such drugs should be taken. The purpose of the study was to assess endometrium and hemostatic system in women taking hormonal drugs after pharmacological termination of a non-developing pregnancy. Materials and Methods. The authors examined 60 women who underwent medical termination of a non-developing pregnancy. During the post-abortion period, one group of women took a hormonal drug containing 30 μg of ethinylestradiol and 0.15 mg of desogestrel, and another group took a hormonal drug containing 20 mg of dydrogesterone. The authors evaluated hemostasis indicators and data of a sonographic endometrium study and compared the results obtained with parameters observed in women who did not take any hormonal drugs. Results. Improvement of hemostatic system parameters was observed without hormonal rehabilitation in the post-abortion period. Nonetheless, in 75% of cases there was a discrepancy between ultrasound indicants and a phase of the menstrual cycle. Moreover, focal and diffuse endometrial hyperplasia was formed in 58 % of cases. Menstrual cycle normalization and lack of excessive endometrium proliferation were observed under hormonal therapy. However, at the same time agitation of the hemostatic system was noted. Thus, platelet aggregation time reduced by 20.2 % (from 17.3±3.1 to 13.8±1.8 s, p≤0.05), platelet aggregation increased by 54.8 %, ART decreased by 19.7 %, and SFMC concentration was 2 times higher in women taking combined oral contraceptives. Hemostatic changes were less evident in women taking dydrogesterone. Platelet aggregation time reduced by 9.2 %, platelet aggregation increased by 20 %, the SFMC increased by 10.7 % (from 2.8±0.8 to 3.1±1.2 g/l). At the same time most indicators were within the norm. Conclusion. The data obtained indicate the need for further research in the area in order to find possible ways to correct the detected changes and prevent possible complications. Keywords: non-developing pregnancy, medical abortion, hormonal therapy, hemostasis. В современной гинекологии одной из ключевых является проблема неразвивающейся беременности. В частности, не до конца решен вопрос о необходимости приема конкретных средств гормональной реабилитации и времени их назначения. Цель исследования – оценка состояния эндометрия и системы гемостаза при приеме гормональных средств после фармакологического прерывания неразвивающейся беременности. Материалы и методы. Обследовано 60 женщин, перенесших медикаментозное прерывание неразвивающейся беременности. В постабортном периоде часть женщин принимала гормональный препарат, содержащий 30 мкг этинилэстрадиола и 0,15 мг дезогестрела, другая часть – 20 мг дидрогестерона. Оценку показателей гемостаза и данных сонографического исследования состояния эндометрия проводили в сравнении с группой женщин, не принимавших гормональные препараты. Результаты. При отсутствии гормональной реабилитации в постабортном периоде отмечалась нормализация показателей системы гемостаза, при этом в 75 % случаев обнаруживалось несоответствие УЗ-признаков должной фазе менструального цикла, в 58 % формировалась очаговая и разлитая гиперплазия эндометрия. При приеме гормональных препаратов отмечалась нормализация цикла, отсутствие избыточной пролиферации эндометрия, но наряду с этим происходила активация системы гемостаза. Так, в группе, принимающей комбинированный оральный контрацептив, на 20,2 % (с 17,3±3,1 до 13,8±1,8 с, р≤0,05) сокращалось время агрегации тромбоцитов, на 54,8 % увеличивалась степень агрегации тромбоцитов, на 19,7 % сокращалось АВР и в 2 раза повышалась концентрация РФМК. При приеме дидрогестерона гемостатические изменения отмечались в значительно меньшей степени. Время агрегации сокращалось на 9,2 %, степень агрегации повышалась на 20 %, прирост РФМК составил 10,7 % (с 2,8±0,8 до 3,1±1,2 г/л), при этом большинство показателей не выходило за рамки нормативного значения. Выводы. Полученные данные свидетельствуют о необходимости дальнейших исследований в данной области с целью поиска возможных способов коррекции обнаруженных изменений и предотвращения осложнений. Ключевые слова: неразвивающаяся беременность, медикаментозный аборт, гормональная реабилитация, гемостаз.


Cephalalgia ◽  
1990 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 305-310 ◽  
Author(s):  
EA MacGregor ◽  
H Chia ◽  
RC Vohrah ◽  
M Wilkinson

Objective: To define the term “menstrual” migraine and to determine the prevalence of “menstrual” migraine in women attending the City of London Migraine Clinic. Design: Women attending the clinic were asked to keep a record of their migraine attacks and menstrual periods for at least 3 complete menstrual cycles. Results: Fifty-five women completed the study. “Menstrual” migraine was defined as “migraine attacks which occur regularly on or between days -2 to +3 of the menstrual cycle and at no other time”. Using this criterion, 4 (7.2%) of the women in our population had “menstrual” migraine. All 4 women had migraine without aura. A further 19 (34.5%) had an increased number of attacks at the time of menstruation in addition to attacks at other times of the cycle. Eighteen (32.7%) had attacks occurring throughout the cycle but with no increase in number at the time of menstruation. Fourteen (25.5%) had no attacks within the defined period during the 3 cycles studied. Discussion: A small percentage of women have attacks only occurring at the time of menstruation, which can he defined as true “menstrual” migraine. This group is most likely to respond to hormonal treatment. The group of 34.5% who have an increased number of attacks at the time of menstruation in addition to attacks at other times of the month could be defined as having “menstrually related” migraine and might well respond to hormonal therapy. The 32.7% who have attacks throughout the menstrual cycle without an increase at menstruation are unlikely to respond to hormonal therapy. The 25.5% who do not have attacks related to menstruation almost certainly will not respond to hormonal therapy.


Author(s):  
A. Toledo ◽  
G. Stoelk ◽  
M. Yussman ◽  
R.P. Apkarian

Today it is estimated that one of every three women in the U.S. will have problems achieving pregnancy. 20-30% of these women will have some form of oviductal problems as the etiology of their infertility. Chronically damaged oviducts present problems with loss of both ciliary and microvillar epithelial cell surfaces. Estradiol is known to influence cyclic patterns in secretory cell microvilli and tubal ciliogenesis, The purpose of this study was to assess whether estrogen therapy could stimulate ciliogenesis in chronically damaged human fallopian tubes.Tissues from large hydrosalpinges were obtained from six women undergoing tuboplastic repair while in the early proliferative phase of fheir menstrual cycle. In each case the damaged tissue was rinsed in heparinized Ringers-lactate and quartered.


2001 ◽  
Vol 120 (5) ◽  
pp. A397-A397
Author(s):  
M KERN ◽  
R ARNDORFER ◽  
R COX ◽  
J HYDE ◽  
R SHAKER

2005 ◽  
Vol 173 (4S) ◽  
pp. 341-341
Author(s):  
Andrea Salonia ◽  
Marina Pontillo ◽  
Fabio Fabbri ◽  
Giuseppe Zanni ◽  
Rita Daverio ◽  
...  

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document