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    Estrogen Therapy Essay

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    The effects of estrogen replacement therapy on the cardiovascular system have been debated for a while. Elevated levels of homocysteine even to a mild or moderate degree have been associated with an increased risk for CVD. A recent meta-analysis revealed a graded and linear relationship between increased cardiovascular risk and elevated homocysteine levels. (Yuksel et. al, 2011). Estrogen replacement was given to the surgically induced menopausal women evaluating the levels of homocysteine. A total of 45 women were given estrogen orally or subcutaneous. Yukel et. al, states that a growing body of evidence suggests that different types of estrogen, different doses and routes of delivery as well as different populations treated with post-menopausal HRT may result in a different risk benefit profile. Using the different routes of estrogen administration allows the study to have different baselines. Blood samples were taken 15 weeks after the estrogen therapy was started. The levels of homocysteine remained neutral during the treatment. The blood samples did not show an increase or a decrease. Estrogen therapy does not affect the levels of homocysteine, which indicates no changes in the cardiovascular system. Another group of…

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    Their are different hormones that help in the process of pregnancy , which are called pregnancy hormones the main hormones heard about when pregnancy hormones are mentioned are HCG ( Human Chorionic gonadotropin) ,Progesterone , prolactin and estrogen . HCG is the hormone responsible for keeping the structure of where the embryo will develop at early stages (called corpus luteum) from being shed and absorbed back into the body.HCG also stimulates the secretion of progesterone and estrogen by…

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    Tobacco and Vaping effects on estrogen, testosterone, and progesterone using C Elegans as a model Sex hormones are very important to the health of both men and women. The level of these hormones determines many things including regulation of cholesterol (estrogen), strengthening of bones (both testosterone and estrogen) and helps with pregnancy in females (progesterone) (Hormone Health Network). Thus, abnormal levels of these hormones can cause serious problems. It is important to…

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    The transition into menopause is considered perimenopausal. Each year, millions of women go through this transition smoothly, but there are exceptions who do not. In the article, Sleep Quality, Depressive Symptoms, and Altered Stress Reactivity in Perimenopausal Women, it is hypothesized that altered stress reactivity may partially mediate the relationship between sleep disturbance and depressive symptoms in perimenopausal women. In order to test the hypothesis, 101 perimenopausal women,…

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    https://www.themanlyzone.com/estrogen-blockers/ How Men Should Deal with High Estrogen Level Low testosterone level is a common issue, which most of the men face with advancing age. Men who experience low-level of testosterone also have access estrogen percentage in their body. If you want to control it naturally, then opt for estrogen blocking diet. This can complement the medication you are using to enhance testosterone. Elevated estrogen levels not only decreases testosterone levels in men,…

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    Estrogen Research Paper

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    Hormonal balance is very important; when the hormones are properly balanced, the body works as expected. But when they are out of balance, the body begins experiencing problems. Estrogen commonly termed as the female hormone and testosterone considered as the male hormone are crucial in the reproductive system. Men can experience elevated levels of estrogen. But does a man produce estrogen? Yes, a man’s body produces estrogen but in low levels. It’s produced mainly by adrenal glands as well as…

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    Estradiol Research Paper

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    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…

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    Gonadotropins are hormones thattargetthestructuresinvolvedinfertilityandreproduction,inwomenitwouldbetheovaries.They are produced by the pituitary gland to trigger the production of sex hormones. Gonadotropins help create eggs and sperm.2.Some of the references talk about how “negative feedback” is involved in understanding how these drugs work.Can you explain what is meant by negative feedback?Negativefeedbackisyourbody’swayofkeepingeverythingregulatedandinharmony.3.My doctor told me that birth…

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    Proestrogen and Estrogen levels While most people don't like to blame their hormones for every mood swing or cramp, truth is that the potent brand of hormones running through your body is at fault for the good moments and the bad. Estrogen and proestrogen are first secreted by a cyst on the ovaries called the “corpus luteum”. The corpus luteum will continue to produce these hormones until about 10 weeks in of the pregnancy. After 10 weeks, the placenta will take over estrogen and proestrogen…

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    7 Exercises That Keep You Healthy During Perimenopause Overview Perimenopause is a phase which ushers in the menopause. It is a period where a woman ceases to menstruate for a whole year. This is due to hormonal changes majorly estrogen. The perimenopause period ends after a year of absence of menstruation. As the estrogen levels go down it brings in sleepless nights, hot flashes, mood swings, accumulation of fat in the belly and also high risk of heart problems. Low bone strength and muscle…

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