Human menstruation and eicosanoids

M C Rees
Reproduction, fertility, and development · 1990 · vol. 2(5) , pp. 467–476 · doi:10.1071/rd9900467 · PMID:2075244 · W1998306744
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This paper reviews the roles of prostaglandins and leukotrienes in normal human menstruation and related disorders like menorrhagia and dysmenorrhea.

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Abstract

Menstruation is an event restricted to humans and subhuman primates and in which uterine bleeding and contractions occur. Prostaglandins and leukotrienes are thought to play a major role in the normal process of menstruation as well as in the disorders menorrhagia and dysmenorrhoea.

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dysmenorrhea

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Eicosanoids Menstruation Dysmenorrhea Dysmenorrhea Eicosanoids Female Humans Menorrhagia Menorrhagia Menstruation

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