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Showing 1 to 20 of 95 for “"Early pregnancy"”.
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Teenagers' perceptions of early pregnancy and suggested solutions
Teenage pregnancy is an ever increasing problem that is facing South Africa. Curbing teenage pregnancy is the great challenge that is facing the country as a whole. This study investigated teenagers* perceptions of early teenage pregnancy and their suggested solutions. Kohlberg's theory of moral …
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Psychological distress in women following early pregnancy loss
… "Response to & Factors Associated with Coping in Early Pregnancy Loss – A systematic Review of the Literature." Part two of this portfolio presents an empirical paper based on the research project designed and carried out by the author. This is entitled, "An Exploration of Psychological Distress …
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Endometrial glycogen metabolism during early pregnancy in mice
Submission original under an indefinite embargo labeled 'Open Access'. The submission was exported from vireo on 2022-11-11 without embargo terms
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Early Pregnancy Loss in the Emergency Department, 2006-2016
Objectives: Although women experiencing early pregnancy loss (EPL) often present to the emergency department (ED), the burden of EPL on the ED is not well understood. We aimed to estimate the proportion of ED visits for EPL-related care and determine the characteristics associated with seeking care …
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Expression and function of basigin during early pregnancy and spermatogenesis
… of the uterine luminal epithelium during early pregnancy in preparation for implantation; 2) whether BSG is required for HESCs decidualization; and 3) whether BSG is essential for the interactions between gametes and Sertoli cells during spermatogenesis. BSG protein was expressed in the …
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Biological role of conceptus derived factors during early pregnancy in ruminants
In cycling domestic animals, pregnancy loss during early gestation is a major cause of infertility. The majority of pregnancy loss during this time is due to errors in mitotic division early in development, or occurs later in gestation and is characterized by endometrial dysfunction, or asynchrony …
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A narrative inquiry into early pregnancy loss, subsequent pregnancy and maternal attachment
Early pregnancy loss is a multi-layered phenomenon with profound physical, emotional and psychological implications. Existing research has consistently recognised that it can lead to psychological sequelae in a significant proportion of women, affecting many areas of their lives and having broader …
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Sensation Seeking, Early Pregnancy and Criminal Justice System Involvement Among Latino Youth
… between the level of sensation seeking, early pregnancy, and criminal justice system involvement among Latino youth. It is a secondary analysis of data that comes from the Boricua Youth Study, an ongoing longitudinal study of Puerto Rican children and preadolescents living in the South …
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Retention of early pregnancy and its relationship to serum progesterone in dairy cattle
Factors affecting pregnancy maintenance between 28 and 67 days of gestation were studied in dairy cows (N = 211). Beginning on day 28 to 37 post breeding, cows were examined by ultrasonography for a viable pregnancy. Pregnant cows were re-examined for pregnancy losses during the late embryonic …
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Biomaterial-based models of the endometrium and trophoblast invasion to investigate early pregnancy
Submission published under a 24 month embargo labeled 'Closed Access', the embargo will last until 2024-08-01
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Role of extracellular vesicles(EVs) in mediating cell-to-cell signaling during early pregnancy
Submission published under a 24 month embargo labeled 'Closed Access', the embargo will last until 2024-08-01
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Melatonin administration during the follicular phase and early pregnancy to minimize seasonal infertility in swine
… estrus interval in sows, and increase rates of pregnancy failure and reduced litter size. The array of seasonal problems associate with the confounded effects of both heat stress and changing photoperiod. Although the modern domesticated pig is considered a “non-seasonal” breeder, its ancestor, …
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The effect of early-pregnancy nutrition on lamb birth weight in fecund Booroola-Merino cross sheep
… of ewe nutrition and live weight change during early-pregnancy on lamb birth weight were studied. 218 Booroola cross Coopworth ewes carrying at least one copy of the F gene were stratified according to live weight, breed and age, and randomly allocated to a high(H), medium (M) or low (L) …
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Analysis of the Role of the Transcription Factor C/EBPbeta in Controlling Uterine Functions During Early Pregnancy
… and maternal-fetal communications. A successful pregnancy is the outcome of the timely integration of these events during the early stages of implantation. The involvement of ovarian steroid hormones, estrogen (E) and progesterone (P), acting through their cognate receptors, is essential for …
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The Isolation and Utilization of a Pregnancy Specific Antigen for Early Pregnancy Detection in The Bovine Species
A pregnancy specific antigen was isolated from feto-placental units and sera of early pregnant cows. Antibodies produced against this antigen were used in tests for determination of pregnancy on days 7-277. The presence of the antigen in milk and urine of early pregnant cows was also tested. Sera …
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Analysis of the role of the transcription factor C/EBPβ in controlling uterine functions during early pregnancy
… and maternal- fetal communications. A successful pregnancy is the outcome of the timely integration of these events during the early stages of implantation. The involvement of ovarian steroid hormones, estrogen (E) and progesterone (P), acting through their cognate receptors, is essential for …
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Early Pregnancy Maternal Vitamin D Concentrations in Relation to Gestational Diabetes Mellitus, Mood or Anxiety Disorders, and Preeclampsia
… inconsistent findings. Whether pre- or mid-pregnancy body mass index (pp-BMI or mp-BMI) or maternal cigarette smoking modify or mediate these associations is unknown. Methods: In a case-cohort study nested within a prospective cohort, we examined these associations. Analytic samples …
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PATHWAYS TO EARLY PREGNANCY BY RACE/ETHNIC AND CLASS LOCATIONS: ADOLESCENT GIRLS' SELF-CONCEPTS AND AMBIVALENCE TOWARDS PREGNANCY
An important paradox in adolescent pregnancy is that adolescent girls' stronger self-concepts (e.g., higher efficacy and self-esteem) are thought to reduce the likelihood of becoming pregnant: However, minority adolescents, particularly Black girls, have equal or stronger self-concepts than White …
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Biomarkers of disease : concentrations in the serum of women during natural and stimulated ovarian cycles and during early pregnancy
… female reproductive tract and the monitoring of pregnancy were measured in disease‐free women. The biomarkers measured were prostate specific antigen (PSA), CA125, CA15‐3, CA72‐4, and pregnancy associated plasma protein‐a (PAPP‐A). The patterns of change during natural and stimulated ovarian …
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