2023
The Biological Basis of Sex Differences in Athletic Performance: Consensus Statement for the American College of Sports Medicine
Hunter S, Angadi S, Bhargava A, Harper J, Hirschberg A, Levine B, Moreau K, Nokoff N, Stachenfeld N, Bermon S. The Biological Basis of Sex Differences in Athletic Performance: Consensus Statement for the American College of Sports Medicine. Translational Journal Of The American College Of Sports Medicine 2023, 8: 1-33. DOI: 10.1249/tjx.0000000000000236.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSex steroid hormonesConsensus statementAthletic performanceEndogenous sex steroid hormonesSex differencesSteroid hormonesOnset of pubertyExercise trainingMuscle strengthAcute boutFundamental sex differencesSex hormonesAmerican CollegeParticular testosteroneAdult menSports medicineTraining statusHigh-impact studiesHormoneSimilar ageNonphysiological factorsPrimary determinantMalesBiological basisWomenThe Biological Basis of Sex Differences in Athletic Performance: Consensus Statement for the American College of Sports Medicine
HUNTER S, ANGADI S, BHARGAVA A, HARPER J, HIRSCHBERG A, LEVINE B, MOREAU K, NOKOFF N, STACHENFELD N, BERMON S. The Biological Basis of Sex Differences in Athletic Performance: Consensus Statement for the American College of Sports Medicine. Medicine & Science In Sports & Exercise 2023, 55: 2328-2360. PMID: 37772882, DOI: 10.1249/mss.0000000000003300.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSex steroid hormonesConsensus statementAthletic performanceEndogenous sex steroid hormonesSex differencesSteroid hormonesOnset of pubertyExercise trainingMuscle strengthAcute boutFundamental sex differencesSex hormonesAmerican CollegeParticular testosteroneAdult menSports medicineTraining statusHigh-impact studiesHormoneSimilar ageNonphysiological factorsPrimary determinantMalesBiological basisWomenSex Hormones and Environmental Factors Affecting Exercise
Wenner M, Stachenfeld N. Sex Hormones and Environmental Factors Affecting Exercise. 2023, 113-134. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-21881-1_5.ChaptersSex hormone effectsSex hormonesHormone exposureHormone effectsFluid regulationIndividual sex hormonesReproductive hormone exposurePolycystic ovary syndromeMenstrual cycle differencesSex hormone exposureOnset of thirstCore temperatureOnset of sweatingOvary syndromeExercise trainingHormonal contraceptivesNumerous health benefitsMenstrual cycleHormonal profileReproductive hormonesFluid balancePhysical activityPhysiological systemsHigher sweat ratesSweating threshold
2022
Are there sex differences in risk for exertional heat stroke? A translational approach
Giersch GEW, Garcia CK, Stachenfeld N, Charkoudian N. Are there sex differences in risk for exertional heat stroke? A translational approach. Quarterly Journal Of Experimental Physiology And Cognate Medical Sciences 2022, 107: 1136-1143. PMID: 35598159, DOI: 10.1113/ep090402.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsExertional heat strokeHeat strokeRisk factorsTranslational approachCentral nervous system dysfunctionNervous system dysfunctionFemale sex hormonesSex differencesHuman researchOrgan damageFatal conditionSystem dysfunctionSex hormonesPhysical activityStrokeTranslational modelOccupational workersRiskMilitary personnelAnimalsTreatmentHuman modelReviewFuture investigationsPhysiological differences
2020
Pathophysiological effects of androgens on the female vascular system
Stone T, Stachenfeld NS. Pathophysiological effects of androgens on the female vascular system. Biology Of Sex Differences 2020, 11: 45. PMID: 32727622, PMCID: PMC7391603, DOI: 10.1186/s13293-020-00323-6.ChaptersConceptsFemale cardiovascular systemPolycystic ovary syndromeFemale vasculatureHormone therapyOvary syndromePathophysiological effectsCardiovascular systemTransgender menPrimary medical interventionSignificant medical risksHigh blood pressureCardiovascular disease statesEffects of testosteroneEndogenous androgen concentrationsSex differencesPotential causative linkChronic hyperandrogenismTestosterone dosesEndothelial dysfunctionBlood pressurePatient groupVascular functionCardiovascular regulationSex hormonesAndrogen receptor
2018
Sex differences in endothelial function important to vascular health and overall cardiovascular disease risk across the lifespan
Stanhewicz AE, Wenner MM, Stachenfeld NS. Sex differences in endothelial function important to vascular health and overall cardiovascular disease risk across the lifespan. AJP Heart And Circulatory Physiology 2018, 315: h1569-h1588. PMID: 30216121, PMCID: PMC6734083, DOI: 10.1152/ajpheart.00396.2018.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsEndothelial functionHealthy young womenCardiovascular diseaseVascular healthSex hormonesCardiovascular systemOverall cardiovascular disease riskSex differencesYoung womenAge-associated endothelial dysfunctionRenin-angiotensin systemPredictor of atherosclerosisAtherosclerotic cardiovascular diseaseCardiovascular disease riskCause of morbidityMale sex hormonesReceptor-independent mechanismVascular endothelinCVD riskEndothelial dysfunctionAge-related declineEarly decrementsFemale hormonesSimilar age-related declineCVD increases
2016
Sex Hormones and Environmental Factors Affecting Exercise
Wenner M, Stachenfeld N. Sex Hormones and Environmental Factors Affecting Exercise. 2016, 151-170. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-44558-8_9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSex hormone effectsSex hormonesHormone exposureHormone effectsFluid regulationIndividual sex hormonesReproductive hormone exposurePolycystic ovary syndromeMenstrual cycle differencesSex hormone exposureOnset of thirstCore temperatureOnset of sweatingOvary syndromeExercise trainingHormonal contraceptivesNumerous health benefitsMenstrual cycleHormonal profileReproductive hormonesFluid balancePhysical activityPhysiological systemsHigher sweat ratesSweating threshold
2013
ETA 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 regulationGnRHantWomenTestosteroneHormoneHyperandrogenismGonadotropinSyndromeAntagonistKidney
2011
Testosterone lowers microvascular ET‐B receptor responsiveness in women with PCOS
Wenner M, Taylor H, Stachenfeld N. Testosterone lowers microvascular ET‐B receptor responsiveness in women with PCOS. The FASEB Journal 2011, 25: lb559-lb559. DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.25.1_supplement.lb559.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPolycystic ovary syndromeHeat-induced vasodilationT administrationCutaneous vascular conductance responsesET-1 plasma concentrationsET-B receptor antagonistImpaired microvascular functionET-B receptorsVascular conductance responsesEndogenous sex hormonesLaser Doppler flowmetryPCOS showOvary syndromeGnRH antagonistMicrovascular functionVascular dysfunctionReceptor antagonistReceptor responsivenessMicrodialysis infusionSex hormonesPlasma concentrationsDoppler flowmetryReceptor sensitivityT exposureTestosterone exposureProgesterone enhances adrenergic control of skin blood flow in women with high but not low orthostatic tolerance
Wenner MM, Taylor HS, Stachenfeld NS. Progesterone enhances adrenergic control of skin blood flow in women with high but not low orthostatic tolerance. The Journal Of Physiology 2011, 589: 975-986. PMID: 21173076, PMCID: PMC3060374, DOI: 10.1113/jphysiol.2010.194563.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLow orthostatic toleranceHigh orthostatic toleranceOrthostatic toleranceAdrenergic responseAdrenergic responsivenessNitric oxide synthase inhibitor NG-monomethylEndogenous sex hormone productionSynthase inhibitor NG-monomethylSkin blood flow responseBlood flow responseInhibitor NG-monomethylSex hormone productionFemale sex hormonesLower body negative pressure testSkin blood flowGnRH antagonistProgesterone administrationOrthostatic intoleranceNG-monomethylPeripheral αMicrodialysis infusionSex hormonesCyclooxygenase pathwayHT womenAdrenergic control
2010
Peripheral microvascular responses to norepinephrine in women with orthostatic intolerance
Wenner M, Taylor H, Stachenfeld N. Peripheral microvascular responses to norepinephrine in women with orthostatic intolerance. The FASEB Journal 2010, 24: 991.17-991.17. DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.24.1_supplement.991.17.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCumulative stress indexVasoconstrictor responsesAdrenergic responseMaximal lower body negative pressureLower body negative pressurePeripheral microvascular responseEffects of estradiolBody negative pressureFemale sex hormonesSkin blood flowEndogenous E2GnRH antagonistNE infusionDaily administrationMicrovascular responsesCutaneous microvasculatureOrthostatic intoleranceOrthostatic toleranceSex hormonesBlood flowSkin microvasculatureAdrenergic stimulationDay 4Hormone treatmentDay 13