Effect of combined oral contraceptives on menstrual migraine frequency and severity: a narrative review by Yethindra Vityala, Ruchika Garg, Samina Ausvi, Manjula Shantaram, Srikanya Tippabathini, Lekhashree Hosur Brahmananda Reddy, Yash Jain, Pavani Jaladi, Sai Praneeth Duvvuri, Krishna Chaitanya Meduri

“…Factors affecting these outcomes include patient age, menstrual cycle characteristics, and migraine type. It is crucial to choose contraceptives that suit individual patient profiles, considering the potential for increased migraine frequency or onset of migraine with aura in some women. …”
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Hormonal Influences on ADC Values in Breast Tissues: A Scoping Review of DWI in Pre- and Post-menopausal Women [version 3; peer review: 2 approved] by Neil Barnes Abraham, Abhimanyu Pradhan, Suresh Sukumar, Sneha Ravichandran, Winniecia Dkhar, Rajagopal Kadavigere

“…Findings suggest that menopausal status may influence ADC values, with postmenopausal women generally showing lower ADC values in both normal fibroglandular tissue and breast lesions. The impact of menstrual cycle phases on ADC values was less consistent across studies. …”
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Determinants of induced abortion among second-trimester pregnant women attending Dessie City health facilities, Northeast Ethiopia: a case-control study by Elsabeth Addisu, Bitya Admassu, Wolde Melese Ayele, Kassawmar Angaw, Bezawit Adane

“…Study participants who were currently not married (AOR = 10.82; 95% CI: 5.01-23.36%), having poor knowledge about induced abortion (AOR = 3.03; 95% CI: 1.46-6.26%), uncertainty about last normal menstrual period (AOR = 4.12; 95% CI: 2.01-8.44%), late pregnancy testing (AOR = 5.94; 95% CI: 2.5-14.15%), not using contraceptives (AOR = 3.70; 95% CI: 1.85-7.44%), having irregular menstrual cycle (AOR = 4.83; 95% CI: 2.41-9.70%), and three and more live births (AOR = 0.25; 95% CI: 0.11-0.59%) were independent predictors of induced abortion in the second-trimester. …”
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Hubungan Antara Penggunaan Kontrasepsi Hormonal Suntik DMPA dengan Peningkatan Berat Badan di Puskesmas Lapai Kota Padang by Dhania Pratiwi, Syahredi ., Erkadius .

“…Those side effects were menstrual disorders such as amenorrhea, patchy hemorrhage, and bleeding outside the menstrual cycle. In addition, there is increased body weight in DMPA contraceptive usage. …”
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The Usefulness of the Pressure Algometer in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Orofacial Pain Patients: A Systematic Review by Agata Kamińska, Bartosz Dalewski, Ewa Sobolewska

“…The PPT was investigated in relation to headache, menstrual cycle, oral contraception, occlusal interference, and occlusal appliances. …”
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Oura Ring as a Tool for Ovulation Detection: Validation Analysis by Nina Thigpen, Shyamal Patel, Xi Zhang

“…In each subgroup, we compared the algorithm’s performance with the traditional calendar method, which estimates the ovulation date based on an individual’s last period start date and average menstrual cycle length. MethodsThe study sample contained 1155 ovulatory menstrual cycles from 964 participants recruited from the Oura Ring commercial database. …”
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Dysmenorrhea Among Women Living in Saudi Arabia: Prevalence, Determinants, and Impact by Mohammad A. Jareebi, Saja A. Almraysi, Dhiyaa A. H. Otayf, Ghadeer A. Alneel, Areej H. Zughaibi, Sarah J. Mobarki, Imtenan A. Oberi, Hayam A. Alzahrani, Shatha A. Aldhowaihi, Zainab A. Alramadhan, Majed A. Ryani, Ahmed A. Bahri, Nuha H. Abutalib, Nada M. Makein, Ahmad Y. Alqassim

“…The prevalence of dysmenorrhea among the sample was 87%, with a mean pain score of 6 ± 2.2. Common menstrual cycle-associated symptoms included mood swings (79%), abdominal bloating (60%), diarrhea (32%), and constipation (26%). …”
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Ovarian Reserve: A Critical Indicator of Female Reproductive Health by Julia Ufnal, Anna Wolff, Maria Morawska, Dominika Lewandowska, Dominika Rosińska-Lewandoska, Marcelina Szewczyk, Klaudia Kożuchowska, Dawid Pilarz, Kinga Jarosz, Szymon Gruszka

“…AMH has emerged as a reliable marker due to its stability across the menstrual cycle, but the lack of standardization in assays limits its clinical utility. …”
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Comparison of the Effects of Vitagnus, Soy, and Vitagnus-soy Capsules on Premenstrual Syndrome in University Students: A Randomized Clinical Trial by Roya Partovi Golshan, Maryam Moradi, Hasan Rakhshandeh, Vahid Ghavami, Seyed Mostafa Moshirian Farahi

“…Eligible participants diagnosed with moderate to severe PMS over two menstrual cycles, using the Calendar of Premenstrual Experiences form, were randomly assigned to one of three groups. …”
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Targeting UGT2B15 and NR1H4 interaction: a novel therapeutic strategy for polycystic ovary syndrome using naftopidil enantiomers by Xiufen Zheng, Zikai Chen, Miao Liang, Liting Zhou, Miaoru Wang, Silin Zhang, Shuyun Zhang, Lei Ma, Wei Yi, Xiawen Liu

“…In a PCOS mouse model, we assessed the effects of (R)-NAF and (S)-NAF on serum androgen levels, menstrual cycles, ovarian morphology, and UGT2Bs expression. …”
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Clinical Profiles, Occurrence, and Management of Adolescent Patients with HAIR-AN Syndrome by Hatim A. Omar, Stephanie Logsdon, Jessica Richards

“…Of the patients, 80% were compliant with the follow-up and treatment regimen, 60% maintained or reduced their weight, 95% had regular menstrual cycles, and in most patients, the acne and/or hirsutism were the same or better than at the start of treatment. …”
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A 3-Month, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study Evaluating the Ability of an Extra-Strength Marine Protein Supplement to Promote Hair Growth and Decrease Shedding in... by Glynis Ablon

“…This double-blind, placebo-controlled study assessed the ability of MPS to promote terminal hair growth in adult women with self-perceived thinning hair associated with poor diet, stress, hormonal influences, or abnormal menstrual cycles. Adult women with thinning hair were randomized to receive MPS (N=30) or placebo (N=30) twice daily for 90 days. …”
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Health status of perimenopausal and postmenopausal women at Mangalore, Karnataka, India by C V Divya, Vasantkumar V Bhanushali, E Vinu, K S Premlal

“…There is a significant association between age at menopause (P < 0.05) and factors such as religion, socioeconomic status, age at menarche, length of menstrual cycles, number of bleeding days per cycle, history of oral contraceptive pill use, parity, age at first childbirth, and occupation (beedi workers). …”
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Endometriosis in Postmenopausal Woman Without Previous Hormonal Therapy: A Case Report by Mine İslimye Taşkın, Meltem Çağrı Menteşe, Engin Uzgören, Ümit İnceboz

“…Although endometriosis has been associated with the occurence of menstrual cycles, it may affect between 2-5% of postmenopausal women. …”
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The Largest Tubal Pregnancy: 14th Week by Amr Elmoheen, Waleed Salem, Mahmoud Eltawagny, Rehab Elmoheen, Khalid Bashir

“…The patient’s previous menstrual cycles were regular till four months ago, then started to be irregular, and she had no history of chronic diseases except repeated pelvic inflammatory diseases (PID). …”
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Macroprolactinemia in a Patient with Invasive Macroprolactinoma: A Case Report and Minireview by Atanaska Elenkova, Zdravka Abadzhieva, Nikolai Genov, Vladimir Vasilev, Georgi Kirilov, Sabina Zacharieva

“…Disappearance of clinical signs and symptoms, normalization of gonadotropin levels, and restoration of regular ovulatory menstrual cycles after 1 year of treatment are arguments in favor of preserved-macroprolactin bioactivity in this case. …”
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Hormonal Contraceptives and Athletic Outcomes - analysis of potential effects of oral contraceptives on strength, endurance, mood, and overall competitive results by Dominika Lewandowska, Dominika Rosińska-Lewandoska, Dominika Strep, Anna Podraza, Julia Grabowska, Maciej Kwiatkowski, Patryk Romańczyk, Julia Białczak, Weronika Kanownik, Jakub Rosiński

“… Introduction Hormonal contraceptives, particularly oral contraceptives (OC), are commonly used by female athletes to regulate menstrual cycles, manage hormonal fluctuations, and prevent unwanted pregnancies. …”
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A "Quıet" need ın the dısaster of the century: a qualıtatıve study on menstrual hygıene management by Ayşe Aydın, Meltem Şirin Gok, Bahar Çiftçi

“…The second theme highlighted changes in menstrual cycles, lack of access to comforting practices, and neglect of personal needs. …”
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The Use of Yoga in the Treatment of PCOS by Agnieszka Przesor Przezor, Natalia Medźwiedzka

“…Symptoms include multiple ovarian cysts, hyperandrogenism (high levels of male hormones), and irregular menstrual cycles. PCOS is associated with a variety of health problems, including insulin resistance, obesity, hirsutism (excessive hair growth), and fertility problems. …”
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Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) Essential Oil: Extraction, Composition, Bioactivity and Uses for Food Preservation – a Review by Ewa Majewska, Mariola Kozłowska, Eliza Gruczyńska-Sękowska, Dorota Kowalska, Katarzyna Tarnowska

“…Lemongrass essential oil has been used since ancient times in folk medicine as a remedy to improve circulation, stabilise menstrual cycles, promote digestion or increase immunity. …”
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