Estradiol (E2) is the most potent and prevalent form of estrogen during a woman’s reproductive years. Estradiol levels change a lot throughout a woman’s lifespan, and at each stage of life, levels that are too high or too low can negatively impact health. The optimal level of estradiol...
Almost every woman, no matter how the delivery was going on, has discomforts caused by the lack of the main female hormone – estrogen – during the postpartum period. One of the displays of lack of estrogen is a dry mucous membrane of the vagina that also causes palpable discomfort during...
The wait is generally the longest for those wanting toget pregnant after the Depo-Provera birth control shot. One study found that the average return to ovulation was 170 days (a little over five months) in those who received a 45-milligram dose and 226 days (more than seven months) in ...
Perimenopause and menopause: As your body transitions to the end of your reproductive years, your ovaries produce less estrogen, which can lessen libido. These lower estrogen levels can also cause vaginal dryness and uncomfortable orpainful sex, which can be a big deterrent for sexual desir...
36,37 Gallstones are hard formations that block the flow of fat-digesting bile and can trigger symptoms such as abdominal pain, fever, and difficulty digesting fatty foods. In a study of six healthy women taking oral estrogen contraceptives, daily treatment with 600 mg of SAMe reduced bile ...
2. The Development of the Vaginal Microbiome: How Does It Change throughout a Woman’s Life? During the first few weeks of life, parts of female reproductive tract (FRT) like the vagina and vulva, are affected by residual maternal estrogens [11]. As the vagina mucosa contains a rich glyc...