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methadone and Hypomenorrhea

methadone has been researched along with Hypomenorrhea in 4 studies

Methadone: A synthetic opioid that is used as the hydrochloride. It is an opioid analgesic that is primarily a mu-opioid agonist. It has actions and uses similar to those of MORPHINE. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1082-3)
methadone : A racemate comprising equimolar amounts of dextromethadone and levomethadone. It is a opioid analgesic which is used as a painkiller and as a substitute for heroin in the treatment of heroin addiction.
6-(dimethylamino)-4,4-diphenylheptan-3-one : A ketone that is heptan-3-one substituted by a dimethylamino group at position 6 and two phenyl groups at position 4.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Clinicians should evaluate substance use, participation in methadone maintenance programs, and the use of psychotherapeutic medications and consider the neuroendocrinologic effects of these medications as a potential cause of menstrual disruptions."1.32Substance use and psychotherapeutic medications: a likely contributor to menstrual disorders in women who are seropositive for human immunodeficiency virus. ( Cohen, M; Cu-Uvin, S; Greenblatt, R; Gurtman, A; Harlow, SD; Khalsa, A; Klein, RS; Lin, X; Minkoff, H; Ohmit, SE; Schuman, P; Young, MA, 2003)
"Parenteral substance abuse is widespread."1.27Primary care of parenteral substance abusers. ( Williams, A, 1986)

Research

Studies (4)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19902 (50.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's2 (50.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Harlow, SD1
Cohen, M1
Ohmit, SE1
Schuman, P1
Cu-Uvin, S1
Lin, X1
Greenblatt, R1
Gurtman, A1
Khalsa, A1
Minkoff, H1
Young, MA1
Klein, RS1
Schmittner, J1
Schroeder, JR1
Epstein, DH1
Preston, KL1
Santen, FJ1
Sofsky, J1
Bilic, N1
Lippert, R1
Williams, A1

Other Studies

4 other studies available for methadone and Hypomenorrhea

ArticleYear
Substance use and psychotherapeutic medications: a likely contributor to menstrual disorders in women who are seropositive for human immunodeficiency virus.
    American journal of obstetrics and gynecology, 2003, Volume: 188, Issue:4

    Topics: Adult; Case-Control Studies; Cohort Studies; Female; HIV Seronegativity; HIV Seropositivity; Humans;

2003
Menstrual cycle length during methadone maintenance.
    Addiction (Abingdon, England), 2005, Volume: 100, Issue:6

    Topics: Adult; Amenorrhea; Female; Heroin Dependence; Humans; Menstrual Cycle; Menstruation Disturbances; Me

2005
Mechanism of action of narcotics in the production of menstrual dysfunction in women.
    Fertility and sterility, 1975, Volume: 26, Issue:6

    Topics: Adult; Amenorrhea; Barbiturates; Central Nervous System; Corpus Luteum; Ethinyl Estradiol; Female; F

1975
Primary care of parenteral substance abusers.
    The Nurse practitioner, 1986, Volume: 11, Issue:6

    Topics: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome; Administration, Intranasal; Antibodies, Viral; Body Weight; Coca

1986