Fischer K

BackgroundWhile a regular menstrual cycle is an indicator of good health, menstrual dysfunction (MD) and wrong beliefs regarding hormonal contraceptives (HC) are quite common among elite female athletes and threaten their health. This study…

Background/Objectives: This study was conducted to analyze the associations between vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) serum concentrations and immunological biomarkers, inflammatory parameters, classical atherosclerosis risk factors…

BackgroundHeavy menstrual bleeding (HMB), self-reported by 37% of adolescents, can be the first sign of a bleeding disorder (BD) during adolescence. The Dutch general practitioner (GP) guideline demands laboratory diagnostics and referral f…

ObjectivesTo analyse the effect of women's characteristics on their willingness to join a blind or a non-blind subtrial or to be excluded by physicians.DesignPrimary prevention trial of postmenopausal hormone therapy (HT). A 2×2, randomised…

Body fat distribution is a heritable trait and a well-established predictor of adverse metabolic outcomes, independent of overall adiposity. To increase our understanding of the genetic basis of body fat distribution and its molecular links…

Minimally invasive treatment options are an important part of the uterine fibroid-treatment arsenal, especially among younger patients and in those who plan future pregnancies. This article provides an overview of the currently available mi…