Hormone replacement therapy

Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) is a controversial topic of debate in the medical profession. It is believed that the research and data tracking the risks and benefits of HRT are not entirely conclusive and many variables play in determining the outcome for each individual. This assignment will define HRT and discuss the benefits and risks associated with this treatment for menopausal women. Farlex Partner Medical Dictionary (2012) defines Hormone Replacement Therapy as “the use of synthetic or natural female hormones to make up for the decline or lack of natural hormones produced in a woman's body” These hormones are predominantly made up of an oestrogen compound to counteract the low hormone levels in menopausal women. This compound provides…

aug-498 Facts About Hormone Replacement Therapy for Men According to the medical experts at the popular HealthGains clinic, men from their middle age suffer from the decrease of production of the testosterone hormone. As per www.everydayhealth.com, this hormone is responsible for sexual characteristics and has a great effect on the whole body. Because of this, any reduction of this hormone can affect the functions of many organs in the body. More importantly, such a reduction of testosterone…

The effects of estrogen replacement therapy on the cardiovascular system have been debated for a while. Elevated levels of homocysteine even to a mild or moderate degree have been associated with an increased risk for CVD. A recent meta-analysis revealed a graded and linear relationship between increased cardiovascular risk and elevated homocysteine levels. (Yuksel et. al, 2011). Estrogen replacement was given to the surgically induced menopausal women evaluating the levels of homocysteine. A…

control pill for assorted reasons, and it does an excellent job of fulfilling its job. However, we don’t often think about where those artificial hormones go when we’re done with them. What if they resurface again in an unexpected way? The synthetic estrogen (17α-ethynylestradiol (EE2)) used in birth control pills has been shown to negatively impact water ecosystems downstream of waste water treatment plants. In a study conducted by Karen Kidd from the University of New Brunswick has…

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 evaluated the correlation between high intakes of plant foods and fiber and people who developed colon cancer. Another study focused on antioxidant and DNA methylation-related nutrients and risk of distal colorectal cancer. While these…

For years theologians have argued that technology is leading to an overload of man’s mind; many people focus so much on their studies that they leave one of man’s most luxurious past-times: leisure. “The root problem, he claims, is that the culture has lost the practice of leisure. On the face of it, then, Pieper appears to be worrying that people are in danger of working themselves into a workaholic frenzy and at risk of losing their weekends, vacation and rerecreation time” (No Time to Think,…

Technology has advanced so much over the years and is only going to continue to advance as humans gain more knowledge and skills. The invention of technology has provided us with so many benefits such as the advancement in health care, leisure products, eco friendly vehicles, etc. However, technology also has some negatives as it pollutes our earth and has become a big influence in our society today. Recently a popular topic in the news has been the advancement in robots. Hopefully the…

Ways to Winterizes Windows After installing new replacement windows using our team at RWC, it makes sense to take every measure to keep your warm air inside. Although new windows are highly energy-efficient, taking extra steps to reduce energy loss is in your best interests. Fortunately, winterizing your windows is a do-it-yourself project. The process is simple, and it will not take a lot of your time compared to other home projects. The following are simple ways you can winterize your…

Yashasvi Sharma Tyson English 11 25 May, 2015 The Things I Carry Who is Yashasvi Sharma? He always wore his watch- a ragged Casio Wave Ceptor. The one his father had bought him in the 5th grade after coming in the top of his class. It was an ugly watch, with its green phosphorus screen, and shiny black and silver plastic bordering, but it worked. It always told the time. Time. What is time? What does it matter in his eyes. It is not the now that matters, it is the future. In his young life, he…

Over the last twenty years, reading in America has drastically changed. The essays, “How to Mark a Book” by Mortimer Alder and “The Joy and Enthusiasm of Reading” by Rick Moody, both address how the use of books changes during your life. I feel that the way Americans read has changed since these essays were written. In today’s technology driven world, reading and interacting with a book does not require “cracking a spine” of a traditional book. Today more and more Americans read “books” on…