Progestogens in Contraception
Fig. 8.1 The contraceptive toolbox 1.2.1 Derivatives of Testosterone The basic molecule is testosterone. Due to elimination at the C 19 position the molecule becomes more progestogenic and the different…
GYNECOLOGY
Progestogens in Preterm Labour
Fig. 6.1 Tocolytic effects of progesterone: P4 versus 17OHP: changes in contractility in progesterone and 17OHP treated myometrial strips. Modified from Chanrachakul B et al. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2005…
Progestogens in Non-gynecological Indications
(1) Foederatio Medicorum Helveticorum (F.M.H.), CH-3000, Bern, 15, Switzerland (2) Aerztekammer Nordrhein/Germany (A.E.K.N.O.), Tersteegenstr.9, D-40474 Düsseldorf/Golzheim, Germany (3) German Society of Anti-Aging Medicine e.V. (G.S.A.A.M.), Vallstedter Weg 114, D-38268 Lengede, Germany (4)…
Progestogens in Threatened Miscarriage
Series Miscarriages Total Proportion miscarrying (%) Tongsong et al. [56] 14 255 5.6 Tannirandorn et al. [57] 3 87 3.4 Falco et al. [58] 23 149 15.4 Bennett et al….
Progestogens in Endometrial Cancer
Fig. 11.1 Progesterone in endometrial cancer, chapter summary. MPA medroxyprogesterone acetate, MA megesterol acetate, LNG-IUD levonorgestrel releasing intrauterine device 2 Progesterone for Fertility Preservation 2.1 Are There Any Risks? The…
Progestogens and Endometriosis
Fig. 9.1 Inflammatory reaction and neoangiogenesis around endometriotic lesion. U Uterus, US uteroscacral ligaments. These can be seen to be edematous and inflamed. E endometriotic lesion, BV dilated blood vessels…
Progestogens and Autoimmunity
Dermal manifestations Systemic manifestations Erythema multiforme Progesterone induced anaphylaxis Eczema Premenstrual syndrome Urticaria Dysmenorrhea Pruritus Mastalgia Angioedema Headache Dermatitis Arthralgia Acne Asthma/rhinitis Exacerbations occur whenever endogenous or exogenous levels of…
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
Fig. 7.1 Endometrial atrophy. Endometrial atrophy. The endometrial shadow can be seen as a thin feint line Fig. 7.2 Endometrial hyperplasia. Endometrial hyperplasia. The thickened endometrial shadow can be seen…
Progestogens and the Menopause
© Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2015Howard J.A. Carp (ed.)Progestogens in Obstetrics and Gynecology10.1007/978-3-319-14385-9_12 12. Progestogens and the Menopause Eitan Pe’er1 (1) Gyneco-Endocrinology Unit, Rambam Health Campus, Technion School of Medicine, Haifa, Israel Eitan Pe’er…
Progestogens and Breast Cancer
© Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2015Howard J.A. Carp (ed.)Progestogens in Obstetrics and Gynecology10.1007/978-3-319-14385-9_10 10. Progestogens and Breast Cancer Eitan Pe’er1 (1) Gyneco-Endocrinology Unit, Rambam Health Campus, Technion School of Medicine, Haifa, Israel Eitan Pe’er…
