Facts: Estrogen is the female sex hormone responsible for the functioning of the menstrual cycle, fertilization and pregnancy. During puberty, estrogen levels rise to fuel the development of breasts, wider hips and other secondary sex characteristics of women. Like all hormones, estrogen is a chemic...
The data suggested that the steroid hormone levels are influenced by the stage of pregnancy and sex of the fetus. Cases of unnoticed abortion and unsuccessful conception could be identified.doi:10.1016/0093-691X(87)90036-7S.P. AgarwalN.D. Khanna...
Pregnancy and estrogen enhance neural progenitor-cell proliferation in the vomeronasal sensory epitheliumAdult neurogenesisEsr1EstrogenHormone receptorsPregnancyVomeronasal organVomeronasal receptorsThe hormonal state during the estrus cycle or pregnancy produces alterations on female olfactory perception that are ...
In our previous articles ( links) we talked about the nature of steroids and testosterone. Today , we focus on the specific female hormone – estrogen. The effect of estrogen is to moderate or regulate the growth and function of several organs in the body, mainly the uterus and breast but ...
Hormones, Pregnancy, and Lupus Pregnancies in lupus are high-risk, with a little less than 50% having complications. However, the risk for flares during pregnancy is greater. SLE flares are linked to menstruation, pregnancy, and the hormone fluctuations that come with both. Pregnancy also comes...
A woman’s natural lifecycle includes lots of hormone changes. Puberty, pregnancy, perimenopause and menopause—the changes never stop! I have a special interest in hormones, after struggling with hormonal imbalance in the past. Hormones are responsible for SO much in the body. Where do you star...
peaks—during ovulation and at the time of maximum activity of the yoke sac. During pregnancy and especially toward the end of the term, the level of estrogens in women’s blood rises to 70–80 μg/las a result of the marked intensification of the biosynthesis of the hormone in the ...
Hormone metabolites excreted through urine might affect the seed germination in pregnant cow urine. In the present study an attempt was made to test the effect of hormones (in their natural forms) at different concentrations of estrogen (17-amp;#223; estradiol) and progesterone on wheat and ...
the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, “Extra estrogen can increase cholesterol levels in bile and decrease gallbladder contractions, which may cause gallstones to form. Women may have extra estrogen due to pregnancy, hormone replacement therapy, or birth control pills...
Sex hormone signaling declines during aging, from early midlife through menopause, as a consequence of reduced circulating estrogens and decreased receptiveness to these hormones in target tissues. Estrogens preserve energy homeostasis and promote metabolic health via coordinated and simultaneous effects throug...