Estrogen

The exact cause of Turner Syndrome is unknown ,but scientists think it is caused by an error in the separation of the parents sex chromosomes. Before girls are born they are tested for TS using a certain ultrasound. They also have genetic testing for pregnant women during their first trimester. Many people are concerned that their girls are going to have TS when they are born. The most common symptom of TS is short stature. Many women with TS will only grow up to 4”8in. Another common…

Contraception and fertility control are methods or devices used to prevent pregnancy, known as birth control. Birth control methods have been used since ancient times, however more effective and safe methods only became available in the 20th century. Although there are number different types of birth control, the most common ones are IUD and pills. Hormonal Intrauterine Device (IUD) and pills are both forms of birth control for women. There are similarities between them such as both being…

Toxic substances come in all shapes and forms. Often they have varying visible outward effects, but often enough the damage and problems lie under the surface. The Endocrine System is the chemical communication system between cells. Special glands secrete chemicals which travel throughout our body and bind to complimentary receptors (Barnes, 2014). These chemicals, or hormones, are responsible for regulating growth, behavior and many more aspects of our bodies and behavior. In recent times…

testosterone coursing through you or estrogen? We have now learned that gender is defined not by what we are but how we feel. It was just two category’s, are you Manly or Girly, but now it can vary by your emotions. It can be determined by several factors. The commonly known ones of sexual characteristics, the setup of the brain, and what we feel we are meant to be. The gender of your brain has some impact as well. The brain controls your body including you hormones like estrogen. If you have…

Memory is the faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information; something remembered from the past; a recollection. It is the human ability to encode, store, retain, and subsequently remember information and past encounters. Memory is also the sum total of what we remember. Everyone’s memory is slightly different. (Human-memory.net, 2010) Memory can be effected by things such as illness, age, and accidents but does gender effect human memory? Memory is a function of many sections of…

Ways Eating Disorders Affect a Person About 20 million women and 10 million men are diagnosed with an eating disorder in the United States alone (“What Are Eating Disorders?”). Although some people may have neglected the seriousness of eating disorders, they are a real health and psychological problem that some people are facing today. There are three major types of eating disorders: anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating (“Eating Disorders”). No matter what type it is,…

intercourse is the best course of action to take. Also, when you get back to having intercourse finally, you may discover that your vaginal lubrication has lessened considerably. This is due to the low levels of estrogen. Breastfeeding also aggravates the situation as nursing keeps the estrogen level down. A water-based lubricant is the best option for you in such a circumstance. Vaginal discharge Vaginal discharge is one of the most common changes to occur after childbirth. The discharge…

example the Ashley X case. The Ashley X case involves a young child named Ashley with a “profound and permanent developmental disability”. Ashley underwent surgery and many medical treatments. She had her growth stunted with the use of a form of estrogen…

bleeding gums during their pregnancy. Is it something they should worry about? It’s important to know what can cause it and how to treat it. Why Do Gums Easily Bleed During Pregnancy? Bleeding gums can typically be blamed on hormones. Progesterone and estrogen secrete during pregnancy, which cause the swelling of mucus membranes. It makes the mouth very easy to become irritated, which can cause bleeding. Pregnant women are also very susceptible to plaque and bacteria, with as many as 75% of…

fight club.” (Page 48). The men who join this club are also average men who want to add something to their boring lives. Robert Paulson is the best example of a guy that has zero masculinity what-so-ever. He lost his testicles to cancer making his estrogen levels go higher making him have female breasts and more emotionally sensitive. When he joins fight club and fights with other men instead of going to the support group, it makes him more masculine and less of a loser. Men tend to judge…