The exact cause of RA remains unknown, but several risk factors have been identified. Women are diagnosed with RA more often, and it is suspected that the hormone estrogen may play a role. Several studies have shown there is a genetic component to developing RA. Cigarette smoking appears to ...
Estrogen therapy:Localized estrogen therapy comes in the form of vaginal rings, creams, or tablets. This therapy improves sexual function by increasing vaginal blood flow and lubrication, as well as improving vaginal tone and elasticity. Risks ofhormone therapyvary depending on your age, risk of ot...
Menstrual or hormonal migraine: These occur before or during the menstrual cycle and are triggered by the natural drop in estrogen that happens right before you start your period. You can get these about three days before your period starts, according to the Cleveland Clinic. Menstrual migraine ...
Fluctuating levels of the hormone estrogen during the menstrual cycle,pregnancyand menopause, as well as a result of certain contraceptives (contraceptive pills, for example) and hormone replacement therapy, can lead to acute or chronic headaches in women. When particularly severe, these headaches are...
Vaginal estrogen cream.Hormone therapy also can help with urge incontinence caused by menopause. Treatments for overflow incontinence For overflow incontinence, treatments include: Pads.These are a good backup measure for absorbing leaks. Medication or surgery.Medicines called alpha-blockers often can hel...
Birth control pills, also known as oral contraceptives, have been marketed in the United States since 1962. Over the past 40 years, there have been changes in the types of estrogen and progestin (hormones) used in the pills and lower amounts of hormones overall. ...
Alpha- lipoic acid, diosgenin, estrogen, atorvastatin, vitamin C and angiotensin III have all been implicated as therapeutic agents for purpose of cardioprotection and suggested to function via KATP channels[84–90]. Aside from these cytoprotective agents, KATP channels are implicated in ischemic ...
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Drug absorption also can be affected if the drug's ability to dissolve (solubility) is changed by another drug or if a substance (for example, food) binds to the drug and prevents its absorption. SLIDESHOW Surprising Causes of Weight GainSee Slideshow ...
Hypertension can also be triggered by tumors or other abnormalities that cause the adrenal glands to secrete excess amounts of the hormones that elevate blood pressure. Birth control pills (specifically those containing estrogen) and pregnancy can boost blood pressure. SLIDESHOW How to Lower Blood ...