Dunn LB,Damesyn M,Moore AA et al.(1997) Does estro- gen prevent skin aging? Results from the First National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES I). Arch Dermatol 133:339-342Dunn LB, Damesyn M, Moore AA...
Mary Jane Minkin, MD, is a practicing gynecologist with a special interest in menopause. She is a North American Menopause Society-certified menopause clinician. She is also the co-director of the Sexuality, Intimacy and Menopause for Cancer Survivors program at the Smilow Cancer Center. She has...
Being overweight can lower testosterone levels. This is due to estrogen dominance and the fact that belly fat produces an enzyme that converts testosterone into estrogen, which then produces more belly fat. 7. Your testosterone levels can determine your sleep quality Sleep is one of those things ...
This conversion from testosterone to DHT happens in the hair follicle, where the enzyme 5-alpha reductase converts testosterone into DHT. In men’s bodies, testosterone is converted into estrogen as well as DHT. The amount of testosterone a man produces remains fairly stable throughout his life....
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FSD is usually categorized into four major groups: low sexual desire, low arousal, lack of orgasm, and pain and must cause distress to the woman. At the present time, there are limited medication treatments for FSD, and current therapies are generally limited to hormone replacement (estrogen or...
[21,22,23,24], decreased vaginal lubrication due to high prolactin levels that decrease estrogen levels, and decreased sexual desire due to lower androgen levels [23,25]. Breastfeeding is another issue that may influence parents’ sexual life; except from the sore nipples and the breast ...
The beauty of hormones is that they exist to keep the body in balance. Here’s what experts say you can do instead if you’re feeling off-kilter.
Hormone therapy can be used to control the symptoms of menopause. This treatment consists of estrogen, or a combination of estrogens and progesterone, administered via pill, patch, or spray. Long-term use of hormone therapy has been associated with an increased risk of heart attacks, strokes, ...
Promotes skin elasticity: Regular sexual activity is associated with higher levels of estrogen, which is key for supporting skin health by increasing collegen production and hyaluronic acid content, which is a natural moisturizer. Improved moisturization and collagen content help improve skin elasticity....