BACKGROUND This study examines the prevalence and correlates of self-reported premenstrual symptoms among a large, population-based sample of reproductive age, active-duty women. METHODS Data were obtained from a combined dataset of two large-scale mail surveys designed to represent the total force. Subjects included in the present study were 6026 active-duty women of all branches of military...

Endometria of normal histology from postmenopausal women receiving either estrogen or estrogen plus a progestin have been analyzed for nuclear estradiol receptor, epithelial DNA synthesis, isocitric dehydrogenase, and estradiol dehydrogenase activities. Epithelial DNA synthesis correlated positively with nuclear estradiol receptor and negatively with both the dehydrogenases; this result was obt...

Both endogenous and exogenous sex steriods may induce changes in plasma vitamin levels by altering availability, transport, binding, or use of vitamins. This study investigated some of those mechanisms by observing in a primate model (baboon), the blood levels of carotene, folate, vitamins A, B12, and C, and the status of vitamin B6, riboflavin, and thiamin. The latter three vitamins were studi...

Primary care physicians often prescribe contraceptives to women of reproductive age with comorbidities. Novel delivery systems (e.g., contraceptive patch, contraceptive ring, single-rod implantable device) may change traditional risk and benefit profiles in women with comorbidities. Effective contraceptive counseling requires an understanding of a woman's preferences and medical history, as wel...