They are triggered to create new bone by hormones such as vitamin D and estrogen, and have specialised receptors on their surfaces which detect them. Osteocytes Osteocytes are cells that are found inside the bone. They have long branched structures protruding from them allowing cell to cell ...
These estrogens are often referred to as "classic" estrogens because they were the first estrogens to be isolated. Estradiol, which has two hydroxyl groups, is the most biologically active estrogen produced in the body. Oxidation of the hydroxyl group at carbon 17 of estradiol gives rise to ...
After in vivo injection of estradiol, uterine cytoplasmic binding capacity for [ 3H]-estradiol is reduced within the first 5 h, followed by a recovery phase. The dynamics of this process appear to be influenced by the dose of estrogen administered. Interference with the recovery phase is ...
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...
Changing your sex changes your brain: influences of testosterone and estrogen on adult human brain structure Objective: Sex hormones are not only involved in the formation of reproductive organs, but also induce sexually-dimorphic brain development and organizatio... HEH Pol,PT Cohen-Kettenis,NEMV ...
Black LJ, Kraay RJ: Evaluation of two types of estrogen inhibition with regard to effects on uptake and binding of 3H-estra- diol in the uterus. J Steroid Biochem 4: 467, 1973L.J. Black , R.J. Kraay . (1973) Evaluation of two types of estrogen inhibition with regard to effects on...
There are two main types of gender-affirming hormone therapy: feminizing and masculinizing. Feminizing hormone therapy may be desired by transgender women, transfeminine gender-expansive persons, and nonbinary individuals. The therapy involves the administration of estrogen and antiandrogens. Estrogen pr...
The main goal in the management of PP-related MAS should be directed toward the psychological impact of vaginal bleeding and the patient’s height due to premature closure of epiphyses because of estrogen exposure [34]. Central precocious puberty Introduction to CPP CPP occurs as a result of ...
not more pronounced among heavy smokers; no association with smoking was observed with mixed müllerian tumors.CONCLUSIONS Several of these findings parallel those from studies of endometrial carcinoma, and may indicate a role for unopposed estrogen in the etiology of histologic types of uterine sarcoma...
There are several mechanisms by which drugs interact with other drugs, food, and other substances. An interaction can result when there is an increase or decrease in: the absorption of a drug into the body; distribution of the drug within the body; ...