"Menstruation" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
The periodic shedding of the ENDOMETRIUM and associated menstrual bleeding in the MENSTRUAL CYCLE of humans and primates. Menstruation is due to the decline in circulating PROGESTERONE, and occurs at the late LUTEAL PHASE when LUTEOLYSIS of the CORPUS LUTEUM takes place.
| Descriptor ID |
D008598
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| MeSH Number(s) |
G08.686.605.428 G08.686.617
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 1995 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 1998 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2019 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Menstruation" by people in Profiles.
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An Open-Label, Single-Arm, Efficacy Study of Tranexamic Acid in Adolescents with Heavy Menstrual Bleeding. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2019 Jun; 32(3):305-311.
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Mobile Application vs Paper Pictorial Blood Assessment Chart to Track Menses in Young Women: A Randomized Cross-over Design. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2018 Apr; 31(2):84-88.
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Validity of gestational age estimates by last menstrual period and neonatal examination compared to ultrasound in Vietnam. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth. 2017 01 11; 17(1):25.
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A randomised controlled trial of microwave endometrial ablation without endometrial preparation in the outpatient setting: patient acceptability, treatment outcome and costs. BJOG. 2005 Aug; 112(8):1109-16.
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Influence of type of mechanical loading, menstrual status, and training season on bone density in young women athletes. J Strength Cond Res. 2004 May; 18(2):220-6.
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Young women's attitudes toward injectable and implantable contraceptives. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 1998 Feb; 11(1):17-24.
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New progestin oral contraceptives and the female condom. Pediatr Ann. 1995 Apr; 24(4):211-6.
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Contraception update: implantable and injectable methods. Pediatr Ann. 1995 Apr; 24(4):203-7.
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Lipoprotein lipid concentrations and cardiovascular risk in women with polycystic ovary syndrome. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 1985 Nov; 61(5):946-51.