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Open AccessEarly life stress in women with autoimmune thyroid disorders
Autoimmune thyroid disorders (AITD) represent the most frequent of all autoimmune disorders. Their aetiopathogenesis is incompletely understood, but most likely multifactorial. Early life stress can have long-...
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Open AccessEndogenous oestradiol and progesterone as predictors of oncogenic human papillomavirus (HPV) persistence
High-risk human papillomavirus (HR-HPV) is the main aetiological factor for the development of cervical cancer. While nearly 70% of HR-HPV infections are cleared within 12 months, in the remainder of women the...
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Open AccessIs stress related to the presence and persistence of oncogenic human papillomavirus infection in young women?
Persistent infection with high-risk human papillomavirus (HR-HPV) is the most important risk factor for the development of cervical cancer, but factors contributing to HR-HPV persistence are incompletely under...
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Open AccessPsychobiological indicators of the subjectively experienced health status - findings from the Women 40+ Healthy Aging Study
Healthy aging is particularly important in women, as their life-span is generally longer than men’s, leaving women at higher risk for age-related diseases. Understanding determinants of women’s healthy aging i...
