Estrogen

Estrogen is the primary female sex hormone, while testosterone is for the male. Among its many effects in the body, estrogen is mainly released during puberty to initiate development of female secondary sex features (e.g. breast, pubic hair) and progesterone is highly active during ovulation to help thicken the…

factors in which effects the levels of new bones made. There are a range of factors that cause Osteoporosis, these are Estrogen: If the level of estrogen drops then bone loss accelerates and can lead to Osteoporosis. Having both ovaries removed in a process known as bilateral oophorectomy, results in low bone density. In the case of males, testosterone is converted to bone-preserving estrogen, so normal levels of both these hormones are important to prevent osteoporosis. Hormones: Parathyroid…

As gonadotropins begin to rise, the stratum functionalis is shed. This results in menstrual flow. Next, the proliferative phase takes place, in which high estrogen levels cause a new functional layer to generate. It also increases the synthesis of progesterone receptors in the endometrium, as well as increasing the size of glands and number of arteries. Finally, during the secretory phase, heightened progesterone…

The menopause is associated with changes in the hypothalamic and pituitary hormones; the primary causes of menopause are the ovarian failure. The major consequences of menopause are linked primarily to estrogen deficiency, which in turns leads to the menopausal symptoms like Hot flushes, dry vagina, other vasomotor symptoms, insomnia, mood swings, insomnia, irritability, difficulty concentrating, mental confusion, depression, headache, urge incontinence, stress incontinence, osteoporotic…

Many young girls in this generation have been having unprotected sex with their partners, this usually leads to young girls getting pregnant at young ages. Several doctors believe that Birth Control should be sold over the counter without prescription because it would help reduce the number of unexpected pregnancies. Birth Control should be sold over the counter because it’s an alternative way to stay protected during sex. A vast amount of women and teenage girls have been having unprotected…

If I say act like an old person you would hunch over and walk as though you needed a cane, moving as if taking a single step could break your leg. Osteoporosis is a disease of the skeletal system that causes bone deterioration, or the breaking down of bones. Making them fragile and much easier to break than normal. Anyone can developed osteoporosis but generally older women are more prone to developing it. Half of all women and about a quarter of men 50+ years will break at least one bone due to…

hormonal influence might be different on migraine without aura and on migraine with aura; there is good evidence for an association between estrogen withdrawal and attacks of migraine without aura but only weak evidence for an association between high estrogen states and attacks of migraine with aura”. To solve the problem, consumption the food that contains high estrogen such as soy or chicken is help. Menstrual migraines should be non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDS) are the…

Through these experiments, they are hoping to develop a better idea of what physiologically causes colorectal cancer. By studying different physiological aspects, such as, estrogen levels in women, body mass index in different races of men, one study sought to figure out who is more likely to develop colon cancer. Other studies aim to understand what specific effects one’s diet has concerning colon cancer. One research group…

So in other words, though it is a muscle enhancer, it is not a cure all. Men still have to put in the effort to see the best results possible. This includes eating a healthy diet free of junk foods and avoiding any products that might raise up the estrogen levels in the…

Background Considerable biologic evidence supports the importance of estrogen to cognitive function. Some studies have investigated the use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to reduce the risk of developing dementia. However, data from the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) and the WHI Memory Study (WHIMS) do not support these observations, and suggest that estrogen replacement does not protect against dementia and may increase the risk. This topic is controversial and now discussed. Our study…