Diabetes and Reproductive Health in Women: A Review
“Insulin does more than simply regulate the body’s blood sugar. It appears to stimulate gonadotropin-releasing hormone,… It also appears to stimulate the ovaries to produce sex hormones, which may lead to their subsequent overproduction and the symptoms of PCOS.”
Urinary Pregnanediol-3-Glucuronide to Confirm Ovulation: A Review
“After the first positive urinary LH test or the end of fertile-type mucus, 3 consecutive days of urinary PDG above 5 µg/mL is 100% specific to confirm ovulation.”
A Perfect Fit: FEMM for Family Planning & Health
“Her interest in Creighton stemmed from her own struggle with PMS-related symptoms, including acne, fatigue, and mood disturbances.”
Metabolic Implications & Nutritional Management of PCOS: A Review of Research
“A modest weight loss of 5-10% can improve insulin resistance, endocrine abnormalities, menstrual function, and fertility.”
FACTS Teacher Series: Patricia Cudjoe, MD
“Dr. Cudjoe remarked that many of her patients came to her complaining about the form of birth control they were on with no other options given.”
Effectiveness of Reproductive Surgery in Infertility: A Review of Research
“In two studies of women with minimal or mild endometriosis, there was a statistically significant benefit in undergoing laparoscopic treatment to increase the ongoing pregnancy or live birth rate as compared to expectant management, in patients with and without endometriotic adhesions.”
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