Estrogen

as for the pain during sexual intercourse this may more related to the prolapsed uterus rather than vaginal dryness caused by decreases in the hormones estrogen and progesterone as these hormones decrease as an effect of menopause. There are treatment options that may help the dryness such as hormone replacement therapy. By replacing the estrogen that is being naturally reduced by the body it may help to maintain that fluid keeps the lining of the vagina healthy and moist. There are also vaginal…

Birth Control Pills Vs. The Depo Shot Sixty-two percent of women who are of reproductive age are on some type of contraceptive, whether it be pill, shot, or some other type of contraceptive. The main two types of contraceptives are the pill and the shot, and they are both good forms of contraceptives. After taking them for so long the hormones can cause some effects to the uterus and menstrual cycle. The pill is taken in a different way than that of the depo shot. Although they are good…

those idealism should also apply to animals. Using horses brutally to produce Premarin can be directly related to Blue and his harsh experiences and feelings. Premarin including Prempo, Premphase, Prempac and Premelle is a drug made up of conjugated estrogens obtained from the urine of pregnant mares put out in many forms such as pills, creams, injections, patches and is used to reduce the symptom of menopause in women with extremely high side effects in human body. Premarin lies in the…

Dear Members of the Review Committee: I am writing this letter on behalf of Neil Chappell, MD, in order to convey my strong support of his grant proposal entitled, “Hyperandrogenemia alters ovarian mitochondrial function and subsequent oogenesis and embryo development in a PCOS mouse model.” As his mentor and principal investigator, I am committed to the development of his career, and will assist him in any way I can to ensure his success in all professional endeavors. To date, Dr. Chappell has…

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…

can back it up for functioning, if one of the genes were to be damaged. For men, they lack that extra X chromosomes, which negates the chance of having a back-up, leading to continuous aging of cells, making them more susceptible to disease. 2. Estrogen Due to menstruation, during…

- A. production site - anterior pituitary gland B. target organs - female ovaries and male testes C. general effects - females (supports the development of follicles in ovaries, which will then produce estrogen. The follicle will get larger as a result of FSH and will release different estrogen types.) Males (used for the formation of sperm). 2. Luteinizing Hormone (LH) - A. production site - anterior pituitary gland B. target organs - female ovaries and male testes C. general effects -…

in general, experience more sexual assault than men and sexual assault is more likely to cause PTSD than any other traumatic event. (PTSD.va). Emerging studies suggest, “the reason for this susceptibility may be the monthly menstrual change in estrogen”…

types of receptors know to fuel or help grow most breast cancers are not present in the cancer tumor. Which means that the cancer cells have tested negative for hormone growth factor receptor 2 (HER-2), estrogen receptors (ER), and progesterone receptors (PR). Hormone therapy and drugs that target estrogen, progesterone, and HER-2 but since the tumor cells lack the necessary receptors these treatments are ineffective. Chemotherapy is still a very effective way to treat triple negative…

Larry Oliver 2 December 2016 EXSC 223 Assignment Four 1. Define Meiosis. Compare and contrast meiosis with mitosis. Meiosis is the nuclear division process that reduces the chromosomal number by half and results in the formation of four haploid (n) cells; occurs only in certain reproductive organs. Mitosis has only one division consisting of prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase, meiosis has two divisions each of the 4 phases listed. Also, meiosis has a synapsis of homologous…