Abstract
This project examines the link between female reproductive hormones and the use of illicit substances using peer-reviewed research and anecdotal report. Unpredictable levels of estrogen, progesterone, luteinizing hormone, and follicle stimulating hormone result in increased drug-seeking behavior and difficulty in predicting fertile periods for women who do not desire pregnancy.
Sigma Membership
Non-member
Lead Author Affiliation
Samuel Merritt University, San Mateo, California, USA
Type
Poster
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
N/A
Research Approach
N/A
Keywords:
Reproductive Hormone Dysfunction, Substance Abuse Disorder, Unintended Pregnancy
Recommended Citation
Smallwood, Alexandra L. and Smee, Nancy, "Reproductive hormone dysfunction in women with substance abuse disorders" (2019). Creating Healthy Work Environments Event Materials. 35.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/chwe/2019/posters_2019/35
Conference Name
Creating Healthy Work Environments 2019
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Conference Year
2019
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Review Type
None: Event Material, Invited Presentation
Acquisition
Proxy-submission
Reproductive hormone dysfunction in women with substance abuse disorders
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
This project examines the link between female reproductive hormones and the use of illicit substances using peer-reviewed research and anecdotal report. Unpredictable levels of estrogen, progesterone, luteinizing hormone, and follicle stimulating hormone result in increased drug-seeking behavior and difficulty in predicting fertile periods for women who do not desire pregnancy.