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A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, cross-over pilot study on the use of a standardized hop extract to alleviate menopausal discomforts by Erkkola, R., Vervarcke, S., Vansteelandt, S., Rompotti, P., De Keukeleire, D., Heyerick, A.

“…To examine the efficacy of a hop extract (standardized at 100 μg 8-prenylnaringenin per day) for relief of menopausal discomforts. A 16-week randomized,…”
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Variations in policies for management of the third stage of labour and the immediate management of postpartum haemorrhage in Europe by Winter, C, Macfarlane, A, Deneux‐Tharaux, C, Zhang, W‐H, Alexander, S, Brocklehurst, P, Bouvier‐Colle, M‐H, Prendiville, W, Cararach, V, Van Roosmalen, J, Berbik, I, Klein, M, Ayres‐de‐Campos, D, Erkkola, R, Chiechi, LM, Langhoff‐Roos, J, Stray‐Pedersen, B, Troeger, C

“…Background  The EUropean Project on obstetric Haemorrhage Reduction: Attitudes, Trial, and Early warning System (EUPHRATES) is a set of five linked projects,…”
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The role of self-rated health in the association between chronic somatic diseases and climacteric-related symptoms by Katainen, R E, Engblom, J R, Siirtola, T J, Erkkola, R U, Polo-Kantola, P

“…We have previously shown an association between several chronic somatic diseases and climacteric-related symptoms. This time, we investigated whether…”
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61 ANDROGENS INHIBIT THE ACTION OF 17β-ESTRADIOL IN HUMAN BREAST TISSUE: AN IN VITRO STUDY by Erkkola, R, Eigeliene, N, Härkönen, P

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Psychobiology Speech sounds learned by sleeping newborns by Cheour, M, Martynova, O, Näätänen, R, Erkkola, R, Sillanpää, M, Kero, P, Raz, A, Kaipio, M.-L, Hiltunen, J, Aaltonen, O, Savela, J, Hämäläinen, H

“…It is not yet clear whether humans are able to learn while they are sleeping. Here we show that full-term human newborns can be taught to discriminate between…”
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Effects of ospemifene (FC-1271a) on uterine endometrium, vaginal maturation index, and hormonal status in healthy postmenopausal women by Voipio, S.K, Komi, J, Kangas, L, Halonen, K, DeGregorio, M.W, Erkkola, R.U

“…Objective: Selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs) are drugs that exhibit both estrogen agonistic and antagonistic effects that are tissue-specific…”
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Role of progestins in contraception by Erkkola, Risto, Landgren, Britt-Marie

“…Progestins have been used for contraception for more than 30 years. The main goal was to develop a contraceptive method devoid of the metabolic or clinical…”
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Cardiovascular and cancer morbidity and mortality and sudden cardiac death in postmenopausal women on oestrogen replacement therapy (ERT) by Sourander, L, Rajala, T, Räihä, I, Mäkinen, J, Erkkola, R, Helenius, H

“…Advantages and disadvantages of postmenopausal oestrogen replacement therapy (ERT) are still not clear. We aimed to analyse the relation between postmenopausal…”
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When does estrogen replacement therapy improve sleep quality? by Polo-Kantola, Päivi, Erkkola, Risto, Helenius, Hans, Irjala, Kerttu, Polo, Olli

“…OBJECTIVE: Our purpose was to evaluate the effect of estrogen replacement therapy on sleep complaints by postmenopausal women and to assess the predictive…”
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Bone mineral density and lipid changes during 5 years of follow-up in a study of prevention of breast cancer with toremifene in healthy, high-risk pre- and post-menopausal women by ERKKOLA, R, MATTILA, L, POWLES, T, HEIKKINEN, J, TOIVOLA, B, KORHONEN, P, MUSTONEN, M

“…A double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled pilot study was initiated to evaluate the feasibility of chemoprevention with toremifene 60 mg/day in healthy…”
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Frequency of anal sphincter rupture at delivery in Sweden and Finland--result of difference in manual help to the baby's head by Pirhonen, J P, Grenman, S E, Haadem, K, Gudmundsson, S, Lindqvist, P, Siihola, S, Erkkola, R U, Marsal, K

“…Anal sphincter rupture is a serious complication of vaginal delivery and almost half the affected women have persistent defecatory symptoms despite adequate…”
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Pharmacokinetics of (deaminohydroxy)toremifene in humans: a new, selective estrogen-receptor modulator by DEGREGORIO, M. W, WURZ, G. T, TARAS, T. L, ERKKOLA, R. U, HALONEN, K. H, HUUPPONEN, R. K

“…New selective estrogen-receptor modulators for the treatment and prevention of osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease and breast cancer are currently the focus…”
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Effects of sympatholytic therapy on insulin sensitivity indices in hypertensive postmenopausal women by Kaaja, R, Kujala, S, Manhem, K, Katzman, P, Kibarskis, A, Antikainen, R, Ylihärsilä, H, Erkkola, R, Tuomilehto, J

“…Cardiovascular risk factors are often ineffectively controlled in hypertensive postmenopausal women, and moreover, some antihypertensive drugs may increase…”
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Autonomic cardiovascular control in pregnancy by Ekholm, Eeva M.K., Erkkola, Risto U.

“…Pregnancy is associated with profound adaptive changes in the maternal hemodynamics. Although the autonomic nervous system plays a central role in the…”
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The hemodynamic effects of maternal hypo and hyperoxygenation in healthy term pregnancies by Polvi, Harri J., Pirhonen, Jouko P., Erkkola, Risto U.

“…To evaluate the hemodynamic effects of maternal hypo and hyperoxygenation in normal term pregnancy. Ten healthy women between 35–41 weeks' gestation were…”
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Pregnancy in endurance athletes by Penttinen, J., Erkkola, R.

“…The purpose of the present study was to examine pregnancy and delivery among Finnish endurance athletes at the national top level. A questionnaire concerning…”
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Menopause symptom management in women with dyslipidemias: An EMAS clinical guide by Anagnostis, Panagiotis, Bitzer, Johannes, Cano, Antonio, Ceausu, Iuliana, Chedraui, Peter, Durmusoglu, Fatih, Erkkola, Risto, Goulis, Dimitrios G., Hirschberg, Angelica Lindén, Kiesel, Ludwig, Lopes, Patrice, Pines, Amos, van Trotsenburg, Mick, Lambrinoudaki, Irene, Rees, Margaret

“…•Systemic estrogens induce a dose-dependent reduction in TC, LDL-C and Lp(a), as well as an increase in HDL-C concentrations.•Transdermal rather than oral…”
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Alzheimer's disease and estrogen replacement therapy--where are we now? by Polo-Kantola, P, Erkkola, R

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Female menopause, hormone replacement therapy, and cognitive processes by Erkkola, Risto

“…Objectives: To give definitions of and to describe the research techniques for cognitive functions. Further, to describe the effect of female aging and hormone…”
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The Mediterranean diet and menopausal health: An EMAS position statement by Cano, Antonio, Marshall, Skye, Zolfaroli, Irene, Bitzer, Johannes, Ceausu, Iuliana, Chedraui, Peter, Durmusoglu, Fatih, Erkkola, Risto, Goulis, Dimitrios G., Hirschberg, Angelica Lindén, Kiesel, Ludwig, Lopes, Patrice, Pines, Amos, van Trotsenburg, Mick, Lambrinoudaki, Irene, Rees, Margaret

“…•Globally, 985 million women are aged 50 and over, leading to increasing concerns about chronic diseases with an adverse impact.•Optimization of diet is a key…”
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