Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common clinical disorder characterized by ovulatory
dysfunction and hyperandrogenaemia. A neuroendocrine hallmark of PCOS is persistently …

The biological regulation of appetite is currently an important topic in nutrition, since
hyperphagia has been implicated as the prime cause of obesity. Cyclical fluctuations in food …

Hot flashes affect about three fourths of postmenopausal women and are one of the most
common health problems in this demographic group. Dysfunction of central …

Within the past decade, a large number of peptides have been described within the
vertebrate central nervous system. Some of these peptides were previously known to be …

Background: The mechanisms causing postmenopausal vasomotor symptoms are unknown,
but changes in hypothalamic β-endorphins have been suggested to be involved. β …

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a disorder characterized by hyperandrogenism and
chronic anovulation. Although the etiology of PCOS is unknown, perturbations of …

Publisher Summary Early studies of the patterns of luteinizing hormone (LH) secretion in
humans revealed that LH is released into the circulation in a series of pulses, and studies in …

Objective: To determine the efficacy of calcium supplementation in women with
premenstrual syndrome (PMS). Design: Randomized, double-blind crossover trial. Setting …

Recurring headache syndromes, such as migraine, are common problems for women
throughout their adult lives. Headache symptoms often fluctuate over the years that they are …

Extensive research indicates a strong relationship between endogenous opioid peptides
(EOPs) and food intake. In the present paper, we propose that food cravings act as an …