Estradiol

Side Effects of Androgenic Drugs: In men, androgenic steroids can: Reduce sperm count. Shrink the testicles. Cause you not to be able to father children. Enlarge the breasts. In women, androgenic steroids can: Increase body hair. Make skin rough. Decrease breast size. Enlarge the clitoris. Deepen the voice. In both men and women, androgenic steroids can cause: High blood pressure, heart attack, or stroke. Higher levels of bad cholesterol (LDL) and lower levels of good cholesterol (HDL). Liver disease and possibly liver cancer. The chance of these problems is higher when steroids are taken as a pill. Oily skin, acne, and male-pattern hair loss. Skin infections that can become severe if the drug was tainted with bacteria. Irritability, rage, aggression, violence, uncontrolled high energy (mania), false beliefs (delusions), and addiction. Sources: http://www.webmd.com/men/guide/anabolic-steroid-abuse-topic-overview#2 Side Effects of Estrogenic Drugs: The most common side effects include enlargement or tenderness of the breasts (both sexes), swelling of the ankles and legs, loss of appetite, weight changes, retention of water, nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, and feeling of bloatedness. The estrogen patch can cause skin rash, irritation, and redness at the patch site. Less common side effects are bleeding gums, breakthrough vaginal bleeding, vaginal spotting, changes in menstrual flow, painful menstruation. pre-menstrual syndrome, no menstrual period during and after…

Introduction Estradiol is the principal estrogen found in mammals during reproductive years. Previous research has shown that a concentration of 25 ng/L of estrogen (specifically 17-β estradiol) can cause kidney impairment, necrosis, liver damage, reproductive impairment and feminization to fish (Duff, 2005). Other studies have shown that men exposed to exaggerated levels of estrogens have a 50% reduction in sperm counts (Jensen, 1995). Tyrone Hayes has also shown in many independent studies…

Gender can be defined as a variety of features regarding, and differentiating between, masculinity and femininity. Depending on the context, these characteristics may include biological sex, sex-based social structures, or gender identity. When in context of different sex hormones like Estradiol and Testosterone, it can be thought that biological sex is able to draw the line between the two. Though it may seem safe to think when separating the two, there are some similarities between Estradiol…

Ethinyl estradiol (estrogen) and etonogestrel (progestogens) in the body also influence fluid retention. Prolonged periods of treatment can trigger detrimental health responses. Conditions most affected from fluid accumulation include asthma, migraines and cardiovascular or renal malfunctions. Ethinyl estradiol is also known to affect hypertension, putting this interaction into a major category. The condition is associated with serious health risks when using estrogen contraceptives,…

Postmenopausal women should be re-evaluated periodically as clinically appropriate to determine if treatment is still necessary. – Estrogen gel □ Estradiol Topical gel; Adult females (40+ years): Apply entire contents of a 0.25 g/day unit dose pack to a 5 X 7 inch area on the upper thigh once daily. Adjust dose as clinically indicated. □ Estradiol Topical gel; Adult females (40+ years): Initially, apply 1 pump actuation (0.87 g estradiol gel delivers 12.5 mcg/day) once daily to the upper arm.…

However, excess ROS could chemically modify cellular macromolecules including DNA, proteins, carbohydrates, or lipids, thereby disrupting normal physiological functions of these biomolecules [76]. Oxidative metabolism of estrogen produces enough ROS in cells. Estrogen-mediated oxidative DNA damage in mammary gland epithelia includes the induction of 8-oxo-2'-deoxyguanosine, both in vitro and in vivo. The data may explain some of the estrogen-induced pro-oxidant effects previously reported in…

Why am I having this test? The estrogen fractions test is used to evaluate: Sexual maturity, menstrual problems, and fertility problems in females. The health of a fetus and placenta in pregnant females. The presence of female characteristics in males (feminization syndromes). This test can also be used as a tumor marker in people with estrogen-producing tumors. What is being tested? This test measures the levels of estrogen in the blood. There are three major forms of estrogen: Estriol. Estriol…

especially for postmenopausal women. Since it is a fact that oestrogen levels will decline in post menopausal women, it is no surprise that this lack of oestrogen could potentially be the cause of obesity in post menopausal women. Oestrogen also ,according to research gate, has receptors that regulate various aspects of glucose and metabolism, “Disturbances in this metabolic signal lead to the development of metabolic syndrome and a higher cardiovascular risk in women”. Cardiovascular disease…

pregnancy.2 This protein, which is absent in men and non pregnant woman, is responsible for the formation of the intrauterine gestational sac.4 Progesterone, which is formed at an elevated level throughout pregnancy by the placenta, suppresses ovulation during pregnancy as well as stimulates the growth of milk-forming glands in the breast.5 In Mrs. Mills’ case, her levels of progesterone exceeded those of a non-pregnant woman. Therefore, the elevated levels of progesterone suggested that the…

hormone (LH; Schally et al., 1971). The gonadotropins LH and FSH act on the gonads to promote gametogenesis and steroidogenesis and in turn, stimulate gonadal development and function. Generally, gametogenesis is regulated by FSH and steroidogenesis is stimulated by LH. Steroidogenesis in the ovary involves the binding of LH to theca cells which stimulates the synthesis and secretion of androgens, while FSH binds to the granulosa cells and increases aromatase activity that converts androgens to…