The objective of the study was to determine the normal relationship of pubertal hormone responses to sleep and to GnRH agonist (GnRHag) challenge across the female pubertal transition. These data suggest that sleep–related pubertal hormone levels critical for puberty are normally reflected in the responses to GnRHag testing across the normal female pubertal transition. Inconsistencies between clinical and hormonal staging may arise from peripubertal cyclicity of neuroendocrine function and from excess adiposity.
Read more:Reproductive Endocrinology News Article | Comparison of Detection of Normal Puberty in Girls by a Hormonal Sleep Test and a Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Agonist Test |4486853
Thursday, March 7, 2013
Monday, October 31, 2011
Thursday, October 27, 2011
New Book
My chapter in the new book to be published by Springer in 2012 is entitled Family Building Alternatives for Adolescents and Young Adult Cancer Survivors. I am very excited as it has opened up an additional avenue for me to be able to help people.
Thursday, October 20, 2011
ASRM's annual meeting
Just back from ASRM's annual meeting in Orlando. There were excellent workshops about older parents that may interest many of you. I presented on Health Literacy, which reviewed the way people learn and how to obtain a truly informed patient consent.
Friday, January 8, 2010
Premature Babies and Music
Researchers at Tel Aviv University's School of Medicine have concluded that premature infants who are exposed to 30 minutes of music composed by Mozart are calmer and therefore expend less energy. Consequently, these premature babies can use their caloric intake for weight gain rather convert those same calories into energy used for the movement of their bodies.
Weight gain is essential for preemies and must occur before the babies can be released from the hospital and sent home. Preterm babies who gain adequate weight are better able to fight infections and other illnesses to which they might be exposed, both during their stay at the hospital and at home.
Unsure if it is the repetitive melodies of Mozart's music, researchers at Tel Aviv University will continue to attempt to determine what are the most effective environments in which to treat premature babies. Other studies are planned where premature infants will be exposed to rap and pop music, music composed by other classical musicians, such as Beethoven, Bach, and Bartok, as well as those to which they were exposed while in the womb.
Weight gain is essential for preemies and must occur before the babies can be released from the hospital and sent home. Preterm babies who gain adequate weight are better able to fight infections and other illnesses to which they might be exposed, both during their stay at the hospital and at home.
Unsure if it is the repetitive melodies of Mozart's music, researchers at Tel Aviv University will continue to attempt to determine what are the most effective environments in which to treat premature babies. Other studies are planned where premature infants will be exposed to rap and pop music, music composed by other classical musicians, such as Beethoven, Bach, and Bartok, as well as those to which they were exposed while in the womb.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Codeine and Postpartum Pain
Codeine is often prescribed for postpartum pain. However, it may not be safe for infants who are being breastfed. Codeine may cause central nervous system depression and apnea in infants. Infants have been found to be more sensitive to codeine's effects than older children, and certainly, adults. Patients may wish to discuss this with their physicians.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Maternal Licorice Consumption
Women who consumed large amounts of licorice while pregnant have children with poor verbal and visuospatial abilities, less narrative memory, and increased aggression and rule infractions.
Maternal Obesity
Maternal obesity is a very important factor in reproductive care. The most common risk factor for maternal mortality in developing countries in obesity and is associated with many adverse effect on pregnancy. Self-reporting of obesity by age 18 is correlated with maternal obesity. However, while bariatric surgery can be very successful, should also be counseled about their plans for effective contraception, as well as postoperative pregnancy.
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