Essays about: "hormones"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 163 essays containing the word hormones.

  1. 11. A New Beginning : With Male Hormonal Contraceptives

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för kemi och biomedicin (KOB)

    Author : Hannah Viktorsson; [2022]
    Keywords : Orala preventivmedel; testosteron enantat; testosteron; undekanoat; azoospermi;

    Abstract : The most common male contraception is the condom but due to misuse or to the minimizing effect of pleasure many couples use non-reliable methods, which can lead to unplanned pregnancies. A male hormonal contraception can reduce the rate of unplanned pregnancies if it is effective, safe and reversible. READ MORE

  3. 12. Occurrence of organic micropollutants and hormones in Swedish surface water

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Malin Forsberg; [2022]
    Keywords : surface water; wastewater; SPE; pharmaceuticals; target analysis; ytvatten; avloppsvatten; SPE; läkemedel; målanalys;

    Abstract : The occurrence and source distribution of organic micropollutants (OMPs) have been investigated in Swedish surface waters, in 23 rivers connected to the lakes Vänern, Vättern and Mälaren, 3 Wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) and 3 Drinking water plants (DWTPs) located in the middle of Sweden was sampled. Compounds such as pharmaceuticals, industrial chemicals, pesticides, personal care products, hormones, Per- and polyflouroalkyl substances (PFASs), isoflavones, stimulants and parabens were selected. READ MORE

  4. 13. Sex-dependent differences in human reward processing : A systematic review

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

    Author : Simon Nyqvist Ghashghaian; [2022]
    Keywords : Reward-processing; sex-differences; dopamine; reward pathways; sex hormones;

    Abstract : Much work has been done in the neuroscience of reward processing, such as; mapping brain areas, key neurotransmitters, and connectivity patterns related to different aspects of reward-related behavior. There are a lot of suggested behavioral and neural sex differences in reward processing, primarily based on animal studies of reward behavior. READ MORE

  5. 14. Mammisi : A study of factors contributing to women’s childbirth experiences & a conceptual suggestion for a Swedish Birth Center

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Designhögskolan vid Umeå universitet

    Author : Lisa Selin; [2021]
    Keywords : birth center; birth; childbirth; mammisi;

    Abstract : This project has researched why a welfare country like Sweden has a growing number of mothers with negative and traumatic childbirth experiences and aimed to propose a conceptual solution on how design could enhance factors contributing to a positive and empowering childbirth experience.  With close contact to both midwives and mothers the research brought light on the dissonance between the physiological mechanism behind birth and the existing user journey when giving birth at Maternity Wards at hospitals. READ MORE

  6. 15. Capillary Organic Electronic Ion Pump for Delivering Malic Acid - Towards Better Understanding of Drought Tolerance in Tropical Plants

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Laboratoriet för organisk elektronik; Linköpings universitet/Tekniska fakulteten

    Author : Alexandra Sandéhn; [2021]
    Keywords : malic acid; malate; ion delivery; implantable devices; organic bioelectronics; plants; Teknisk fysik; Teknisk fysik;

    Abstract : Delivery of biologically relevant ions such as drugs, neurotransmitters and hormones have been recognized as powerful a tool to control physiology of animals and plants for research purposes and practical applications. In the plant research community, ions are most commonly delivered as part of a solvent by soaking, spraying, pipetting or by adding to the soil. READ MORE