2024
The effect of acute estrogen suppression on cutaneous endothelium-dependent vasodilation in women with endometriosis
Colburn A, Leone C, Alexander L, Stachenfeld N. The effect of acute estrogen suppression on cutaneous endothelium-dependent vasodilation in women with endometriosis. Physiology 2024, 39: 421. DOI: 10.1152/physiol.2024.39.s1.421.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchEndothelium-dependent vasodilationEstrogen suppressionHealthy controlsLDF/mean arterial pressureSodium nitroprusside perfusionDose-response curveLaser Doppler flowmetryCardiovascular disease riskCutaneous vascular conductanceACh doseEndometriosis patientsPerfusion of acetylcholineMenstrual cycleIntradermal microdialysisSuppress estrogenEndothelial functionArterial pressureEndometriosisVasodilatory functionDoppler flowmetryVascular conductanceVasodilationMaximal vasodilationGraded perfusionEstrogen
2018
Bazedoxifene–Conjugated Estrogens for Treating Endometriosis
Flores VA, Stachenfeld NS, Taylor HS. Bazedoxifene–Conjugated Estrogens for Treating Endometriosis. Obstetrics And Gynecology 2018, 132: 475-477. PMID: 29995747, DOI: 10.1097/aog.0000000000002739.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsConjugated estrogensPelvic painTreatment optionsStage III endometriosisCyclic pelvic painFirst-line therapyReproductive-aged womenPotential treatment optionManagement of dysmenorrheaUnfavorable side effectsEndometriotic lesionsGynecologic disordersHormonal agentsMenopausal symptomsOvarian parametersSide effectsAnimal studiesEndometriosisEstrogenBazedoxifenePainEffective alternativeFailure rateAbnormal effectsDysmenorrhea
2016
The molecular actions of oestrogen in the regulation of vascular health
Usselman CW, Stachenfeld NS, Bender JR. The molecular actions of oestrogen in the regulation of vascular health. Quarterly Journal Of Experimental Physiology And Cognate Medical Sciences 2016, 101: 356-361. PMID: 26778523, PMCID: PMC4947570, DOI: 10.1113/ep085148.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsAction of estrogenVascular healthFunctional outcomeHormone therapy trialsNormal endothelial functionVascular smooth muscleMembrane-bound estrogen receptorMolecular actionsPremenopausal womenEndothelial functionEstrogen actionCardiovascular diseaseEstrogen receptorSmooth muscleBeneficial actionsTherapy trialsEstrogenExperimental animalsVascular structuresFindings of studiesVasculatureWomenHealthMolecular mechanismsOutcomes
2015
Sex hormone effects on autonomic mechanisms of thermoregulation in humans
Charkoudian N, Stachenfeld N. Sex hormone effects on autonomic mechanisms of thermoregulation in humans. Autonomic Neuroscience 2015, 196: 75-80. PMID: 26674572, DOI: 10.1016/j.autneu.2015.11.004.ChaptersConceptsAutonomic mechanismsReproductive hormonesBody temperatureCentral autonomic nucleusHeat dissipation responsePolycystic ovary syndromeFemale reproductive hormonesPeripheral blood vesselsInfluence of progesteroneSkin blood flowAutonomic nucleiOvary syndromePeripheral effectsMenstrual cycleHormone levelsBlood flowHormone effectsLow body temperatureBlood vesselsEstrogenHigh body temperatureRecent evidenceMenopauseProgesteroneThermoregulatory responses
2014
Reproductive Hormone Influences on Thermoregulation in Women
Charkoudian N, Stachenfeld NS. Reproductive Hormone Influences on Thermoregulation in Women. 2014, 4: 793-804. PMID: 24715568, DOI: 10.1002/cphy.c130029.ChaptersConceptsReproductive hormonesHormone exposurePeripheral thermal informationReproductive hormone effectsMale reproductive hormonesBody temperatureThermoregulatory responsesProgesterone/progestinsPeripheral mechanismsAnterior hypothalamusPreoptic areaHormone influenceHormone effectsLow body temperatureBody heatingYoung womenThermoregulatory controlEnvironmental exposuresWomenHormoneMajor quantitative differencesProgestinsAndrogensEstrogenPhysiological thermoregulatory responses
2003
Effects of estrogen and progesterone administration on extracellular fluid
Stachenfeld NS, Taylor HS. Effects of estrogen and progesterone administration on extracellular fluid. Journal Of Applied Physiology 2003, 96: 1011-1018. PMID: 14660504, DOI: 10.1152/japplphysiol.01032.2003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGnRH antagonist administrationExtracellular fluid volumeGnRH antagonistEffects of estrogenAntagonist administrationPlasma volumeTranscapillary escape rateGonadotropin-releasing hormoneExtracellular fluidHealthy womenProgesterone administrationECFV expansionGanirelix acetateEndogenous estrogensStrong negative predictorDay 2Day 5Pg/AntagonistEstrogenDay 12Plasma compartmentCapillary endotheliumAdministrationProgesterone
2002
Estrogen effects on osmotic regulation of AVP and fluid balance
Stachenfeld NS, Keefe DL. Estrogen effects on osmotic regulation of AVP and fluid balance. AJP Endocrinology And Metabolism 2002, 283: e711-e721. PMID: 12217888, DOI: 10.1152/ajpendo.00192.2002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHormone treatmentEstrogen effectsPlasma renin activityFree water clearanceEnd of recoveryIntrarenal effectsRenal sensitivityRenin activitySodium excretionFractional excretionAVP increaseSodium retentionFluid retentionLeuprolide acetateWater clearanceEndogenous estrogensAldosterone stimulationFluid balanceGnRHaNaCl infusionPg/EstrogenAVPProgesteroneExcretion
2001
Estrogen and progesterone effects on transcapillary fluid dynamics
Stachenfeld N, Keefe D, Palter S. Estrogen and progesterone effects on transcapillary fluid dynamics. AJP Regulatory Integrative And Comparative Physiology 2001, 281: r1319-r1329. PMID: 11557642, DOI: 10.1152/ajpregu.2001.281.4.r1319.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAtrial Natriuretic FactorBlood PressureBlood VolumeCapillariesCapillary PermeabilityCardiac OutputDrug Administration RoutesEstradiolEstrogensFemaleFertility Agents, FemaleForearmGonadotropin-Releasing HormoneHematocritHot FlashesHumansInfusions, IntravenousLeuprolideProgesteroneStroke VolumeVeinsConceptsCapillary filtration coefficientANP infusionGnRH analoguesPlasma volumeProgesterone effectsTranscapillary fluid dynamicsGonadotropin-releasing hormone analogueLittle systemic effectMin of infusionBaseline plasma volumeHormone administrationPV lossSystemic effectsReproductive functionInfusionAdministrationTreatmentEstrogenPeptide controlFiltration coefficientWeeksWomenANPDaysHematocritHormonal Contraception, Body Water Balance and Thermoregulation
Stachenfeld N. Hormonal Contraception, Body Water Balance and Thermoregulation. 2001 DOI: 10.21236/ada410450.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchLuteal phaseEstrogen/progestinExercise-induced dehydrationCross-over designOral contraceptivesSodium retentionHormonal contraceptionBody water balanceFollicular phaseHypertonic salineMidluteal phaseMenstrual cycleHormonal effectsSodium regulationProgestinsBody waterExerciseContraceptivesEstrogenContraceptionPAVPSaline
2000
Estrogen modifies the temperature effects of progesterone
Stachenfeld N, Silva C, Keefe D. Estrogen modifies the temperature effects of progesterone. Journal Of Applied Physiology 2000, 88: 1643-1649. PMID: 10797125, DOI: 10.1152/jappl.2000.88.5.1643.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOral contraceptive administrationFollicular phaseLuteal phaseContraceptive administrationBaseline esophageal temperatureOC PFollicular phase levelsMin of exerciseMidluteal menstrual phasesProgestin administrationCore temperature thresholdMenstrual phaseDegrees C. SubjectsEsophageal temperatureEstrogenC. SubjectsAdministrationPassive heatingProgestinsCore temperatureExercisePrevious findingsProgesteronePhase levelsMin