Estrogen

Cudratricusxanthone A (CTXA), one of the xanthone, was isolated from Cudrania tricuspidata Bureau, and its anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, anti-proliferative activites has been studied in vitro; however its effects on osteoclast differentiation have not been demonstrated. In this study, CTXA was found to suppress RANKL-induced osteoclastogenesis, actin ring formation, and bone resorption in RAW 264.7 cell lines and mouse bone marrow monocytes (BMMs). CTXA significantly inhibited the…

Sexuality and Aging Jamalih Phillips Human Sexuality July 19, 2015 There is a culture-bias in today’s society, with culture telling society that sex isn’t something that older adults should be thinking of. Instead sexuality has become associated with youthful looks and vitality. More and more people tend to think that as a person ages they look and become less desirable as a sexual being. There are some older adults that may buy into this stereotype and think that they are not supposed…

The human body must maintain homeostasis for it to work properly. The integumentary and skeletal systems are two of the bodies systems that must work together to maintain homeostasis. When the body cannot maintain homeostasis, many different problems can occur. Osteoporosis is one such problem that can occur when homeostasis is no longer maintained. The integumentary system is one of the most active parts of our body. This system includes the skin, the hair and nails, the sebaceous glands, and…

After menopause, blood pressure in women heightens to the point of becoming similar to that in men of the same age (Reckelhoff, 2016). This could be the result of reduction in female sex hormones, particularly estrogen. According to Reckelhoff (2016), “It is possible that with the loss of estrogens at menopause, the unopposed effect of androgens in postmenopausal women may contribute to their elevated [blood pressure].” This assumption has yet to be tested, however. Given this data, I…

loss of body hair, fatigue, memory loss and poor concentration, increased body fat and reduced muscle bulk and strength, depression, and less frequent erections. While menopause is typically the result of a sudden drop of the female sex hormone, estrogen, andropause is almost always caused by a gradual decline in hormones over time. In fact, most men do not fully notice the…

The body no longer produces enough testosterone and estrogen, which can lead to anxiety and depression. Sometimes, there are other health issues that decrease the amount of serotonin and other “feel-good” neurochemicals in the brain too. To feel younger, you need a positive outlook on life, but the antidepressants…

Mitochondria are filamentous organelles of all aerobic cells of higher animals and plants and also certain microorganism like protozoa. Studies show that that mitochondria are the direct descendants of a bacterial endosymbiont that became established at an early stage in a nucleus-containing host cell (Gray et al., 1999). Mitochondria are surrounded by a double-membrane system, consisting of inner and outer mitochondrial membranes separated by an intermembrane space. (Cooper, 2000). It has the…

Another benefit of zinc is that of better hormone regulation. Taking zinc can naturally increase the production of testosterone, which has benefic effects for both male and female patients. Moreover, zinc has a key role in the production of both estrogen and progesterone. Balanced levels of these two hormones are essential for healthy menstruation and menopause. Furthermore, unbalanced levels of zinc, whether too low or too high, can cause infertility, mood swings, or even an increased risk of…

4. Discuss the experiences of women with DES. DES, standing for diethylstilbestrol, was an estrogen-based medication used for prophylaxis of premature labor, miscarriages, and abortions that was marketed in the mid-20th century. Additionally, DES was used to regulate menopause, suppress lactating after pregnancy, as a “Plan B” pill, and for acne and height regulation in young girls. The DES Daughters were the women who were exposed to the drug before being born when it was on market, between…

immobility and/or multiple co-morbidities (Arabi, Y. Saud, K. (2015). According to Lip, G. & Hull, R. (2018), there are multiple risk factors for deep venous thrombosis including recent surgery, trauma, immobilization, malignancy, use of estrogens, smoking, and long travel. Several research studies found 10 to 20% of the medical patients can develop deep venous thrombosis and up to 40 to 80% of patient who have had recent surgery, such as hip or knee surgery, or major trauma.…