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Age related decreases in sex steroid production often lead to a number of symptoms and metabolic changes. The research is focusing on these issues with special attention being given to changes in hypothalamic temperature regulation.

Reproduction is, for its comparative strength and dynamic character, a major sentinel of the health of animals and humans. Basic discoveries in relation to sperm selection and preservation of cell integrity have been central in our research.

In 2012 the world’s first systematic attempts of uterus transplantation were conducted at Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Sweden. This unique project explored the sociocultural dimensions of the attempts by studying involved actors’ perspectives.

The aim of the N-forte trial is to explore how breast milk composition influences the development of NEC, sepsis and neurological impairment in extremely preterm infants in order to improve future treatments in this patient group.

A good health status before surgery decrease the risk for complications after surgery. Therefore, this project aims to support healthy lifestyle behaviours before surgery.

More and more children are conceived via assisted conception. LiU researchers have now shown that the chances of donor children who are genetically related having a child together are low – if no more than ten children are conceived from the...

Interventions to promote healthy behaviours among young adults is a good investment. Therefore, these projects target high school and university students.

Children from families that are under psychosocial stress during pregnancy have higher levels of the stress hormone cortisol and are more prone to common childhood illnesses, according to a doctoral thesis at Linköping University.

Care-seekers’ and care-providers’ perspectives on second-degree perineal injuries, their implications, and potential to improve care.

We study IVF, oocytes and sperm donation and surrogate motherhood – from the very first conversation at the clinic to follow up several years later.