2023
Testosterone effects on autonomic function in women with androgen excess polycystic ovary syndrome
Stone T, Cardozo L, Oluwatade T, Leone C, Okifo F, Reckelhoff J, Pal L, Stachenfeld N. Testosterone effects on autonomic function in women with androgen excess polycystic ovary syndrome. Physiology 2023, 38: 5729543. DOI: 10.1152/physiol.2023.38.s1.5729543.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchLower body negative pressureBlood pressureHormone interventionSympathetic baroreflexAutonomic functionSimilar systolic blood pressureGonadotropin-releasing hormone antagonistInsulin-resistant womenDiastolic blood pressurePolycystic ovary syndromeSystolic blood pressureCardiovascular autonomic controlBody negative pressureMSNA activitySerum angiotensinOvarian syndromeOvary syndromeResistant womenBaroreflex sensitivityHormone suppressionSerum aldosteroneAutonomic perturbationsT elevationHormone antagonistElevated androgens
2013
Androgens influence microvascular dilation in PCOS through ET-A and ET-B receptors
Wenner MM, Taylor HS, Stachenfeld NS. Androgens influence microvascular dilation in PCOS through ET-A and ET-B receptors. AJP Endocrinology And Metabolism 2013, 305: e818-e825. PMID: 23921139, PMCID: PMC3798701, DOI: 10.1152/ajpendo.00343.2013.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPolycystic ovary syndromeET-B receptorsMicrovascular dilationHeat-induced vasodilationReceptor inhibitionET-B receptor antagonistGonadotropin-releasing hormone antagonistLaser Doppler flowmetryAndrogen suppressionOvary syndromeVascular dysfunctionHealthy womenT administrationEnhanced vasodilationHormone antagonistReceptor antagonistCutaneous microdialysisDoppler flowmetryTestosterone effectsSubtype receptorsVasodilationDay 8WomenDilationGnRHantETA subtype receptor sensitivity to testosterone contributes to microvascular dysfunction in PCOS
Stachenfeld N, Wenner M, Taylor H. ETA subtype receptor sensitivity to testosterone contributes to microvascular dysfunction in PCOS. The FASEB Journal 2013, 27: 1133.10-1133.10. DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.27.1_supplement.1133.10.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPolycystic ovary syndromeCutaneous vascular conductanceHeat-induced vasodilationEndothelium-mediated vasodilationETB receptor antagonistLaser Doppler flowmetryETA blockadeTestosterone contributesEndothelial dysfunctionOvary syndromeVascular conductanceVasoconstrictor toneETA receptorsHormone antagonistReceptor antagonistMicrodialysis infusionSex hormonesDoppler flowmetryReceptor mechanismsReceptor sensitivityDay 8Day 4VasodilationDysfunctionAntagonistTestosterone modulates sodium‐regulating hormones in women with PCOS
Stachenfeld N, Wenner M, Taylor H. Testosterone modulates sodium‐regulating hormones in women with PCOS. The FASEB Journal 2013, 27: 904.5-904.5. DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.27.1_supplement.904.5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPolycystic ovary syndromePlasma renin activityHormone conditionsRenal sodium handlingAldosterone systemRenin activityOvary syndromeSerum aldosteroneSodium handlingHormone antagonistSex hormonesAldosteroneDay 8Day 4Sodium regulationGnRHantWomenTestosteroneHormoneHyperandrogenismGonadotropinSyndromeAntagonistKidneyMechanisms contributing to low orthostatic tolerance in women: the influence of oestradiol
Wenner MM, Haddadin A, Taylor HS, Stachenfeld NS. Mechanisms contributing to low orthostatic tolerance in women: the influence of oestradiol. The Journal Of Physiology 2013, 591: 2345-2355. PMID: 23401618, PMCID: PMC3650699, DOI: 10.1113/jphysiol.2012.247882.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLow orthostatic toleranceE2 administrationOrthostatic toleranceVascular resistanceBlood pressureStroke volumeHeart rateGonadotrophin-releasing hormone antagonistLevels of LBNPLower central volumeReproductive hormone productionAdministration of E2Peripheral vascular resistanceBeat blood pressureAutonomic cardiovascular regulationLower stroke volumeLower body negative pressure testHeart rate responseInfluence of oestradiolBaroreflex controlTolerant womenHormone antagonistCardiovascular regulationPeripheral vasoconstrictionAutonomic control
2010
Greater Exercise Sweating in Obese Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Compared with Obese Controls
STACHENFELD NS, YECKEL CW, TAYLOR HS. Greater Exercise Sweating in Obese Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Compared with Obese Controls. Medicine & Science In Sports & Exercise 2010, 42: 1660-1668. PMID: 20195177, PMCID: PMC3109293, DOI: 10.1249/mss.0b013e3181d8cf68.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPolycystic ovary syndromePCOS groupOvary syndromeControl groupGonadotropin-releasing hormone antagonistObese controlsObese womenAge-predicted HRmaxCore temperature thresholdHormone antagonistTestosterone effectsDay 4GnRHantSweat volumeDay 13Total sweat lossHormone conditionsWomenSweatingE2Sweat lossSyndromeEstradiolTestosteroneThermoregulatory responses
2009
Sex hormone effects on body fluid and sodium regulation in women with and without exercise-associated hyponatremia
Stachenfeld NS, Taylor HS. Sex hormone effects on body fluid and sodium regulation in women with and without exercise-associated hyponatremia. Journal Of Applied Physiology 2009, 107: 864-872. PMID: 19556454, DOI: 10.1152/japplphysiol.91211.2008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsExercise-associated hyponatremiaSodium lossGonadotropin-releasing hormone antagonistPeak oxygen consumptionMin of exerciseHistory of hyponatremiaHigh water intakeGnRH-antFluid retentionHormone antagonistProgesterone exposureEndurance exerciseDay 4Hormone effectsDay 13HyponatremiaSodium regulationHormone conditionsWomenHypoWater intakeOxygen consumptionProgesteroneExerciseLittle fallFEMALE REPRODUCTIVE HORMONE EFFECTS ON SKIN VESSEL ADRENERGIC RESPONSIVENESS IN WOMEN WITH LOW AND HIGH ORTHOSTATIC TOLERANCE.
Stachenfeld N, Hinds K, Taylor H. FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE HORMONE EFFECTS ON SKIN VESSEL ADRENERGIC RESPONSIVENESS IN WOMEN WITH LOW AND HIGH ORTHOSTATIC TOLERANCE. The FASEB Journal 2009, 23: 968.2-968.2. DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.23.1_supplement.968.2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHigh orthostatic toleranceCumulative stress indexL-NMMAAdrenergic responsivenessOrthostatic toleranceLower body negative pressureReproductive hormone effectsNitric oxide mechanismBody negative pressureLaser Doppler flowmetrySkin blood flowStimulus-response curvesNorepinephrine infusionHormone antagonistDoppler flowmetryBlood flowDay 4Hormone effectsDay 13GnRHProgesteroneOxide mechanismWomenEstradiolResponsiveness
2007
Exogenous oestradiol and progesterone administration does not cause oedema in healthy young women
Stachenfeld NS, Taylor HS. Exogenous oestradiol and progesterone administration does not cause oedema in healthy young women. Clinical Endocrinology 2007, 66: 410-418. PMID: 17302877, DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2265.2007.02748.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsExtracellular fluid volumeTranscapillary albumin escape rateGonadotropin-releasing hormone antagonistPmol/Plasma renin activitySerum aldosterone concentrationHealthy young womenAlbumin escape rateRenin activityAldosterone concentrationGnRH antagonistHealthy womenProgesterone administrationExogenous oestradiolIntravascular volumeHormone antagonistProgesterone increaseDay 2Day 5Hormone treatmentOestradiolDay 13Extravascular componentOncotic pressureYoung women
2006
Effects of estradiol and medroxyprogesterone acetate on flow mediated dilation in young women
Meendering J, Torgrimson B, Kaplan P, Stachenfeld N, Minson C. Effects of estradiol and medroxyprogesterone acetate on flow mediated dilation in young women. The FASEB Journal 2006, 20: a301-a301. DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.20.4.a301-c.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMedroxyprogesterone acetateDay 5Day 10Gonadotropin-releasing hormone antagonistBaseline brachial artery diameterYoung womenEndothelial-dependent vasodilationBrachial artery diameterPreliminary dataMedical Research FoundationIndependent vasodilationDependent vasodilationBrachial arteryNitroglycerin administrationGnRHa administrationMPA administrationArtery diameterHormone antagonistEndogenous estrogensGnRHaVessel responsivenessDay 4Hormone treatmentAcute affectsE2