A J Vincent — Endo Lab

observational 2014

Vitamin D is independently associated with depression in overweight women with and without PCOS

Gynecological endocrinology : the official journal of the International Society of Gynecological Endocrinology ·doi:10.3109/09513590.2014.975682

BACKGROUND: Depression, anxiety, and inflammation are common in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Inflammation may adversely impact on mood and vitamin D has been associated with both mood disorders and inflammation in the general populatio…

observational 2002

Decreased tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase in the endometrium of women using depot medroxyprogesterone acetate: a role for altered endometrial matrix metalloproteinase/tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase balance in the pathogenesis of abnormal uterine bleeding?

Human Reproduction ·doi:10.1093/humrep/17.5.1189

BACKGROUND: Abnormal uterine bleeding is commonly associated with progestin-only contraceptives, including depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA), and remains the main reason why these agents are discontinued. Matrix metalloproteinases (M…

observational 1999

Endometrial breakdown in women using Norplant is associated with migratory cells expressing matrix metalloproteinase-9 (gelatinase B)

Human Reproduction ·doi:10.1093/humrep/14.3.807

Norplant, subdermally implanted slow-release levonorgestrel, is an effective and widely used contraceptive agent but has a high rate of discontinuation due to unacceptable abnormal uterine bleeding. Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are expr…