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It can contribute to increasing high density lipoprotein (HDL), which is considered the “good” cholesterol, and lower the low density lipoprotein (LDL), which is the “bad” cholesterol. After menopause, women experience a reduction in estrogen. This can lead to vaginal dryness, memory ...
@chrisinbama: I thought that it would only be fair to say that some women do not experience any side effects from the use of estrogen cream. It is often hard to determine if a side effect is caused by the cream or from something else. For example, if you experienced a headache while...
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Tight pants and nylon underwear can trap moisture and cause bacteria to grow. Vaginal estrogen may be recommended. This medicine helps prevent UTIs in women who have gone through menopause or are in peri-menopause. Do pelvic muscle exercises often. Pelvic muscle exercises may help you start and...
What increases my risk for osteoporosis?Age older than 60 Low estrogen level Female gender Alcohol, tobacco, or caffeine use Lack of calcium and vitamin D in your foods Lack of exercise Conditions such as thyroid diseases, bone cancer, and long-term lung diseases Certain medicines, such as ...
When I was pregnant, I was concerned about eating soy products. I love edamame, which is the soy bean in the pod. But, eating too much soy can alter your estrogen levels. I figured the last thing I needed was more estrogen while I was pregnant!
In fact, you might not notice when the mucus plug comes out because you may be used to seeing heavy vaginal discharge during pregnancy, caused byincreased estrogen levels. While discharge and your mucus plug can look pretty similar, here are some differences you may notice: ...
Genetic conditions associated with known genetic risk factors can serve as tractable human models for elucidating the complex interactions between genetic factors, hormonal effects, and environmental influences on brain development and behavior. We posit that this framework bridges the gap between the study...
Not all estrogens are the same. The estrogen used in Vagifem®is called estradiol, which is the same estrogen your body makes. Vagifem®treats changes in and around the vagina that occur after menopause. Symptoms can include vaginal dryness, irritation, itching, and soreness; painful urination...