Estrogen

Edema is swelling caused by extra fluid trapped in the bodies tissues. Edema can affect anywhere on the body but is most common in the arms, hands, legs, ankles, and feet. Signs of edema include: swelling or puffiness of the tissue under your skin, stretched or shiny skin, skin that remains a dimple after being pressed for several seconds, and increased abdominal size. Signs of pulmonary edema are shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, and chest pain. Edema in the legs can happen from long…

from the surface of the cervix or the cervical canal. The term " growth" should not be daunting as they rarely are malignant. What causes cervical polyps? The reasons are not entirely clear but it is likely to be: -Hormonal changes( an excess of estrogen, the female hormone) - Chronic inflammation of the cervix - Clogging of blood vessels in the cervix Which women are likely to have cervical polyps? -These are women in the reproductive age group - Women who are typically in their 40s and 50s…

appalled that dancers are not warned of the damages they are putting their body through and the repercussions of those decisions. When a young girl suffers from an eating disorders for a long period of time, especially if it is around puberty, the estrogen levels in their bodies won’t…

The National Institute of Justice’s article “Extending Time to Collect DNA in Sexual Assault Cases” explains the use and shortcomings of DNA profiling in identifying a suspect in a sexual assault case. DNA profiles require the use of short sequences that repeat a number of times, called short tandem repeats (STRs). With the current DNA profiling method, many jurisdictions protocols require to collect the samples within three days of the sexual assault. However, a viable analysis is still…

Breast cancer (BC) is a disease which is believed to be caused by a disruption in the equilibrium of certain cell cycles within breast tissue, resulting in the uncontrolled replication of cells and eventually, tumours, which can become malignant and spread to other potentially vital organs (Pennery et al. 2009). Although some suggested causes raise controversy, such as the notion that breast cancer may be linked to infection by other viruses including, mouse mammary tumour virus, human papilloma…

in their 40s or 50s. It occurs 12 months after your last menstrual period and is typically caused by your ovaries no longer releasing an egg every month. Women are born with a certain number of eggs, which are stored in the ovaries. Ovaries create estrogen and progesterone, helping to manage menstruation and ovulation. It can also be triggered early due to damage to your ovaries through surgery such as a hysterectomy or treatment such as chemotherapy. Menopause notes the end of your menstrual…

There is no secret that androgens and anabolic steroids are popular and are becoming more prevalent in today’s society. Due to the desire to win, athletes are striving to be better. When athletes reach their full potential, they have to find a way to get even better before they get passed by a younger athlete with more potential or talent. Athletes have found anabolic steroids to help them achieve greatness that way they can receive the recognition they think they deserve. Although steroids…

offered to children as young as 10 years old to ensure it postpones puberty and the development of undesirable physical characteristics like breasts or unwanted facial hair (Besse). Later into adolescents, hormone therapy can begin, with the use of estrogen and testosterone depending upon the sex of the patient (Gender Non-Conforming & Transgender Children). Doctors conclude that although effective, hormone therapy affects bone health which has damaging affects on growth, but can also make…

Atrophic Vaginitis is a pervasive condition amongst postmenopausal women in which the vaginal epithelium begins to thin and atrophy. It is associated with mucosal dryness, vulvodynia, dyspareunia, vaginal discomfort, and an increased incidence of UTI and stress incontinence. There is a correlation between a decrease in circulating oestradiol during the menopause transition and Atrophic Vaginitis. This paper outlines the effectiveness of acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine as a non-hormonal…

In modern society, different methods of birth control is being introduced. Contraception is more widely accepted in different countries and in different religions making it more easier for individuals to take care of children. However, there are still countries that cannot establish a social environment to make birth control methods such as male condoms and contraceptive pills work. One method of birth control is the use of male condoms. By putting it on the penis, it acts as a barrier because…