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carmustine and Menopause, Premature

carmustine has been researched along with Menopause, Premature in 1 studies

Carmustine: A cell-cycle phase nonspecific alkylating antineoplastic agent. It is used in the treatment of brain tumors and various other malignant neoplasms. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p462) This substance may reasonably be anticipated to be a carcinogen according to the Fourth Annual Report on Carcinogens (NTP 85-002, 1985). (From Merck Index, 11th ed)
carmustine : A member of the class of N-nitrosoureas that is 1,3-bis(2-chloroethyl)urea in which one of the nitrogens is substituted by a nitroso group.

Menopause, Premature: The premature cessation of menses (MENSTRUATION) when the last menstrual period occurs in a woman under the age of 40. It is due to the depletion of OVARIAN FOLLICLES. Premature MENOPAUSE can be caused by diseases; OVARIECTOMY; RADIATION; chemicals; and chromosomal abnormalities.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Modern treatment of Hodgkin's lymphoma (HL) has transformed its prognosis but causes late effects, including premature menopause."1.40Risk of premature menopause after treatment for Hodgkin's lymphoma. ( Bates, A; Cooke, R; Cunningham, D; Falk, SJ; Gilson, D; Hancock, BW; Harris, SJ; Horwich, A; Hoskin, PJ; Linch, DC; Lister, A; Lucraft, HH; Radford, J; Stevens, AM; Swerdlow, AJ; Syndikus, I; Williams, MV, 2014)

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's1 (100.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Swerdlow, AJ1
Cooke, R1
Bates, A1
Cunningham, D1
Falk, SJ1
Gilson, D1
Hancock, BW1
Harris, SJ1
Horwich, A1
Hoskin, PJ1
Linch, DC1
Lister, A1
Lucraft, HH1
Radford, J1
Stevens, AM1
Syndikus, I1
Williams, MV1

Other Studies

1 other study available for carmustine and Menopause, Premature

ArticleYear
Risk of premature menopause after treatment for Hodgkin's lymphoma.
    Journal of the National Cancer Institute, 2014, Volume: 106, Issue:9

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Antineoplastic Agents, Alkylating; Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols

2014