These hypotheses also explain the pregnancy-associated transient increase in breast cancer risk, while inhibition of estrogen by PRL may have a long-term preventive effect on breast cancer. Pregnancy-associated hyperthyroidism may also account for female preponderance of thyroid disease in general as ...
"Estrogen exposure throughout life could potentially be a useful indicator of a person's risk of different types of stroke following menopause," said Song. "However, more research is needed on the biological, behavioral, andsocial factorsthat may contribute to the link between estrogen exposure an...
These are the growth hormone (GH), thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), beta endorphin, and prolactin. Does the pituitary gland affect behavior? It has been documented that clinical depression and anxiety...
Progesterone plays an important role in the male body as it acts as a precursor to testosterone, helps counteract the effect of estrogen, and helps prepare sperm for fertilization. But too much progesterone can cause symptoms such as decreased libido, weight gain, erectile dysfunction, gynecomastia...
Implantation is a complex process where a blastocyst stage embryo attaches to the receptive endometrium of the mother and pregnancy begins. For this to occur, there must be total synchrony between the embryo and the endometrium.
Soy infant formula which is fed to over half a million infants per year contains isoflavones such as genistein, which have been shown to be estrogenic at high concentrations. The developing testis is sensitive to estrogens, raising concern that the use o
Does the estrogen in cow’s milk promote the growth of hormone-sensitive cancers or cause early puberty in children? Nutrition Diva investigates
Although most people think of estrogen or testosterone when they think of a hormone imbalance,issues with your thyroidcan also lead to hair thinning. Once your hormonal imbalance is corrected, your hair should begin to grow again -- plus you'll probably feel more energetic and better overall. ...
Certain chemotherapy drugs can make your body to hold onto more fluid than it should. That also can make your arms or legs swell. Physical therapy may help. Bone Thinning, Bone Pain, and Joint Pain A group of estrogen-blocking breast cancer drugs called aromatase inhibitors (anastrozole, exeme...
Following pregnancy and the return of thenormal estrogen flow, the vagina will return to its approximate pre-pregnancy state in around six to eight weeks. After birth, it is normal for a person’s vagina to appear wider than it did pre-birth. It might also look and feel bruised or swolle...