Recent observational studies indicate an association between the use of hormonal contraceptives and acquisition and transmission of HIV-1. The biological and immunological mechanisms underlying the observed association are unknown. Depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) is a progestin-only injectable contraceptive that is
Infection and immunity, 81(4), 1234-1244 (2013-02-06)
The contraceptive depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA), with progestin as the single active compound, possesses selective glucocorticoid activity and can alter the expression of glucocorticoid receptor-regulated genes. We therefore propose that pharmacological doses of DMPA used for endocrine therapy could have
Menopause (New York, N.Y.), 20(3), 254-260 (2013-02-26)
Our objective was to determine whether metabolic syndrome (MetS) or its components modified the effect of hormone therapy (HT) on the risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) events in the Women's Health Initiative clinical trials. We performed a nested case-control
Obstetrics and gynecology, 121(3), 593-600 (2013-05-03)
Depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) reversibly reduces bone mineral density. To estimate the extent to which DMPA might increase fracture risk, we undertook a retrospective cohort study of fractures in DMPA users and users of non-DMPA contraceptives, using the General Practice
Obstetrics and gynecology, 121(1), 136-142 (2012-12-25)
To analyze pregnancy outcomes in young women with stage IA, grade 1 endometrioid adenocarcinoma of the uterus after successful fertility-sparing management using progestin. We reviewed the medical records of 141 women with stage IA, grade 1 endometrioid adenocarcinoma of the