Publications by authors named "Liselott Blomberg"

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  • - The Progesterone Breast Endometrial Safety Study aims to compare the safety of micronised progesterone (mP) to synthetic progestins (norethisterone acetate) in hormone therapy for menopausal women, focusing on breast and endometrial health.
  • - Conducted at three university hospitals in Sweden, the study consists of two parts: the first assesses breast safety in a double-blind trial with 260 women, while the second evaluates endometrial safety with an additional 260 women using mP.
  • - The research has ethical approval and results will be shared in scientific publications and meetings, with a total of 520 participants in both phases combined.
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Objective: Little is known about how lifestyle affects psychological well-being in overweight women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). We investigated the effects of behavioral modification on psychological well-being and the impact of well-being and personality traits on successful weight loss.

Design: A 4-month randomized controlled trial with a 12-month follow-up at a University Hospital.

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  • This study investigates the link between the 2D:4D ratio, thought to indicate prenatal testosterone exposure, and various economic preferences like risk-taking, competition, and generosity.
  • Unlike previous studies with small sample sizes and multiple unregistered hypotheses, this research analyzes data from 330 women and aims for more rigor.
  • The findings show no strong connections between the 2D:4D ratio and the economic behaviors examined, with most results being insignificant, and any significant results don't align with expectations, suggesting they might not reflect real effects.
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Objective: To determine whether there is a causal effect of oral contraceptive (OC) treatment on general well-being and depressed mood in healthy women.

Design: Double-blind, randomized, and placebo-controlled trial.

Setting: University hospital.

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Context: There is a lack of knowledge about how oral contraceptives may affect sexual function.

Objective: To determine whether there is a causal effect of oral contraceptives on sexuality. We hypothesized that a widely used pill impairs sexuality.

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