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Adamyan L.V.

Department of Reproductive Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Postgraduate Professional Education, A.I. Evdokimov Moscow State University of Medicine and Dentistry, Ministry of Health of Russia, Moscow, Russia

Pathophysiology of hot flashes with focus on neurohormonal regulation (a review)

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Adamyan L.V.

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Journal: Russian Journal of Human Reproduction. 2017;23(1): 115‑121

DOI: 10.17116/repro2017231115-121

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PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OF HOT FLASHES WITH FOCUS ON NEUROHORMONAL REGULATION (A REVIEW)
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OF HOT FLASHES WITH FOCUS ON NEUROHORMONAL REGULATION (A REVIEW)

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Adamyan LV. Pathophysiology of hot flashes with focus on neurohormonal regulation (a review). Russian Journal of Human Reproduction. 2017;23(1):115‑121. (In Russ.)
https://doi.org/10.17116/repro2017231115-121

 
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Abstract:

In this review the authors presented the possible mechanisms of hot flashes due to estrogen deficiency. Hyperactivation of KNDy-neurons and transfer of excitation in neighbouring thermoregulatory centers is discussed. Alternative ways of hot flashes correction by gonadotropin-inhibitory hormone-secreting neurons and role of endogenous melatonin are presented.

Keywords:

climacterium
hot flashes
kisspeptin
gonadotropin-inhibitory hormone
melatonin

Authors:

Adamyan L.V.

Department of Reproductive Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Postgraduate Professional Education, A.I. Evdokimov Moscow State University of Medicine and Dentistry, Ministry of Health of Russia, Moscow, Russia

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