Eisenlohr-Moul: That’s a great question, and it intersects with mental health stigma, which I think is really fascinating. So when we think about a disorder where the symptoms are triggered by hormone changes, we can see how many patients will assume that this is a result of something be...
4. UK-born Bangladeshis UK UK Higher Earlier Taller 5. UK-born Europeans UK UK Higher Earlier Taller Conclusion: Rethinking Hormone Determinants Across Borders The Durham University study dismantles the long-standing assumption that testosterone variability is primarily dictated by race or genetic i...
Testosterone therapyinvolves increasing the levels of the male hormone testosterone in the body. It may take the form of an injection, a patch or a gel. However, increasing the testosterone levels may not be an adequate treatment for erectile dysfunction as low testosterone levels are more usually...
Sex isn't just fun. It's good for you too. Every orgasm releases a flood of the hormone oxytocin, which improves your mood. Regular rolls in the hay could improve your heart health, reduce stress and depression, improve your self-esteem, and help you sleep better. Snuggling together unde...
The Onset of Male Puberty: Ready, Set, GO While puberty begins and ends at different times for different people, puberty always begins with the appearance of a substance called gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) in the body. The release of GnRH is controlled by the hypothalamus, the same...
(usually between age 45 and 55). during the middle of the menstrual cycle, most likely between days 6 and 14 for women with a 28-day cycle, follicle-stimulating hormone, produced by the pituitary gland, causes follicles in one of a woman's ovaries to begin to mature. at about day 14...
The Onset of Male Puberty: Ready, Set, GO While puberty begins and ends at different times for different people, puberty always begins with the appearance of a substance called gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) in the body. The release of GnRH is controlled by the hypothalamus, the same...
In men, LH stimulates the production of testosterone, the main hormone responsible for muscle production and fat metabolism in women. • Progesterone (tested via blood spot) Progesterone plays a major role in both the menstrual cycle and during pregnancy. Since it is often converted into other ...
Therefore, maintaining healthy levels of this male hormone are the key to preventing baldness. Always avoid braiding or tying up your hair in tight buns or ponytails. This is because this might damage the hair follicles leading to hair loss and ultimately baldness. What are the Medical ...
“My husband doesn’t grasp the hormonal changes.” I started hormone therapy not long after I experienced my first perimenopause symptoms around age 40. I had intense insomnia, anxiety, and night sweats. My doctor started me on a low dose of progesterone, which was amazing. It helped those...