Around age 50, an "empty nest" or less worry about getting pregnant might make some women more interested in sex. But as you head toward menopause, estrogen levels drop, which might cool your libido down a bit and lead to vaginal dryness. Hot flashes, anxiety, weight gain, and sleep pro...
Women: 50s and Beyond Around age 50, an “empty nest” or less worry about getting pregnant might make some women more interested in sex. But as you head toward menopause, estrogen levels drop, which might cool your libido down a bit and lead to vaginal dryness. Hot flashes, anxiety, we...
Women take the oral pill to decrease either estrogen or progesterone production (both important during menstruation). But it also has an effect on T levels too, by increasing levels of a protein called SHBG (it’s job is to bind to T and make it unusable). Studies have shown that the o...
The purpose of this investigation was to develop a self-administered questionnaire to measure sexual desire. In the development phase, items were generated... I,P,Spector,... - 《Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy》 被引量: 452发表: 1997年 The "trouble" with salivary testosterone In a series...
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It’s important for men to keep their estrogen levels in check, just as it is for women. This is why doctors often use a variety of tests to measure estrogen levels in men. One common test is the estradiol test. This measures the amount of estradiol, which is a type of estrogen, in...
Estrogen regulates glucose and lipid metabolism. If your estrogen levels are low, it can result in weight gain. Research suggests that this may be why women approachingmenopauseare likely to become overweight. Being overweight can increase your risk for obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease....
If the woman has a history of preterm labor, bleeding, or uterine pain, it might be wise to stop breastfeeding as a precautionary measure. If the mother is not high-risk, then breastfeeding is generally safe during pregnancy. Of course, should a woman decide to breastfeed while pregnant,...
It allows your body to make vitamin D and certain hormones, including estrogen in women and testosterone in men, and helps with digestion. Why should I care about cholesterol? There are two types of cholesterol you may have heard about: High-density lipoprotein or HDL, often called good ...
Men also tend to have more muscle mass than women. Muscle is more metabolically active than fat, contributing to men’s more efficient fat-burning capacity. Estrogen is the primary female sex hormone. It contributes to fat storage in women, especially in the hips, breasts, and thighs. ...