Estrogen

Risk factors for UTIs include: diabetes, blockages in the urinary tract, sexual activity, pregnancy, previous UTI history, lack of estrogen, having a catheter, structural problems. Being a diabetic puts someone at risk since their body’s defense system is weakened. Blockages in the urinary tract (kidney stones) can block the urine flow which causes UTIs. Being sexually active increases…

You probably already know that blood glucose imbalances and poor gut health can lead to hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s disease, but do you know what part stress plays on your thyroid’s health? Here’s a clue: stress is one the biggest influences on your adrenal glands, and the health of your adrenal glands directly impacts the health of your thyroid gland. What Do the Adrenal Glands Do? You might have heard of the adrenal glands but aren’t exactly sure what they do or even where they’re located.…

Epigenetics means changes in genes that do not affect DNA sequence. These changes might be affected by the exposure every human being has to a different environment and circumstances which leads to changes in their genes, yet these changes do not change that person’s DNA. After interviewing my family, I discovered that I am most at risk for asthma, dust and humidity allergy, rheumatoid arthritis, glaucoma, diabetes, hypertension and migraine. Having a twin sister helps me understand the meaning…

Out of all the approaches to psychology, the biological approach uses the most scientific explanation for human behavior. According to Aidan Sammons, “The things people think and feel, say and do are caused, one way or another, by electrochemical events occurring within and between the neurons, that make up their nervous system, particularly those in the brain.” (p. 1) This is the basis of the biological approach. Psychologists favoring this approach believe that all human behavior is linked,…

The adrenal glands secrete hormones such as cortisol, estrogen, and testosterone which means it is vital to the functions of the body. Adrenal fatigue can occur due to prolonged stress and during or after long-term infections especially conditions concerning the respiratory system. Its paramount symptom is the…

transport urine from the kidneys to the urinary bladder. URETHRA: The urethra is the duct that transports urine from the urinary bladder to the exterior of the body. OVARIES: The ovaries are the female reproductive organs that produce gametes (ova), estrogen, and progesterone. OVIDUCT:Tube that links the ovary to the uterus, which the ovulated oocyte travels down to become fertilized. UTERUS:The uterus nurtures the fertilized ovum that develops in the…

age-specific incidence and morality for all types of cancer. Another trend that is also increasing is genetic diffference that may be related to breast cancer risk. In Document H it states “ All women have two main competing pathways that break down estrogen”. In Document H it also states “ The ‘bad’ metabolite has been associated with breast cancer”. All of this evidence shows that women that have or have higher chance of breast cancer most likely have a “bad” metabolite. This evidence also…

substance keep actives the cells or organs. 1.Adrenal glands: helps to control the blood sugar. 2.Hypothalamus: Is in control of pituitary hormones by liberating others type of hormones. 3.Ovaries: it found in women and have the fiction to produce estrogen and progesterone.Also, is the responsible of women development as heathy menstrual period and breasts. 4.Pancreas: fiction is to maintain health blood sugar level, and it has to do with diabetes.Pupil. 5:Parathyroid: it helps control both…

Fluctuating estrogen levels are a potent migraine trigger. Many women have onset of migraine at menarche, severe attacks during menstruation (menstrual migraine), and worsening during menopause. Oral contraceptives and other hormone therapy occasionally trigger or worsen…

What African-American Women Need to Know About Facial Hair When it comes to facial hair, black women can follow and perform the same hair removal techniques as other women to help get rid of unattractive facial hair. Although African-Americans can undergo the same treatments, black women are often influenced by how much facial hair they have as well as where it is located. Some unwanted hair can be treated using home remedies. However, if you have thicker and more extensive facial hair, you may…