Articles related to "Estrogen"
Menopause Estrogen and Cholesterol
A young woman's estrogen raises good HDL cholesterol. After 50, HDL levels drop and bad LDLs, triglycerides, and heart disease increase. Learn how lifestyle changes help.
estrogen • menopause estrogen cholesterol • menopause ldl hdl • menopause heart disease • estrogen heart disease • postmenopausal estrogen-progestin hormone replacem
A young woman's estrogen raises good HDL cholesterol. After 50, HDL levels drop and bad LDLs, triglycerides, and heart disease increase. Learn how lifestyle changes help.
estrogen • menopause estrogen cholesterol • menopause ldl hdl • menopause heart disease • estrogen heart disease • postmenopausal estrogen-progestin hormone replacem
Coffee and Estrogen Dominance
If women understand the relationship between their diet, the acid-base balance in their bodies, and estrogen dominance, they can improve their ability to avoid disease.
estrogen • coffee • estrogen dominance • acid-base balance • allergies • breast cancer
If women understand the relationship between their diet, the acid-base balance in their bodies, and estrogen dominance, they can improve their ability to avoid disease.
estrogen • coffee • estrogen dominance • acid-base balance • allergies • breast cancer
Estrogen Listed as a Carcinogen
Several agents were added to the list of carcinogens recently. Find out what effect these have and why they were added.
estrogen • public health • health • medicine • carcinogens • cancer
Several agents were added to the list of carcinogens recently. Find out what effect these have and why they were added.
estrogen • public health • health • medicine • carcinogens • cancer
How Estrogen Influences Thyroid Function
Pregnancy and Hormone Replacement Therapy often cause decreased thyroid hormone levels in women who are hypothyroid. This causes an increased need for thyroid replacement hormone.
estrogen • pregnancy • hyperthyroidism • hypothyroidism • graves disease
Pregnancy and Hormone Replacement Therapy often cause decreased thyroid hormone levels in women who are hypothyroid. This causes an increased need for thyroid replacement hormone.
estrogen • pregnancy • hyperthyroidism • hypothyroidism • graves disease
Women, Estrogen and Alzheimer's
Estrogen and Alzheimer's Disease
estrogen • hrt • hormone replacement therapy • alzheimers • prevention
Estrogen and Alzheimer's Disease
estrogen • hrt • hormone replacement therapy • alzheimers • prevention
Breast Cancer Basics
Understanding hormone receptors can be essential for breast cancer patients, allowing them to ask the right questions and better understand their treatment options.
estrogen • breast cancer • hormone receptor • hormone receptor status • women • estrogen
Understanding hormone receptors can be essential for breast cancer patients, allowing them to ask the right questions and better understand their treatment options.
estrogen • breast cancer • hormone receptor • hormone receptor status • women • estrogen
Female Hormones
Women's hormones are responsible for sexual maturity, fertility, and breast milk production. Learn which hormones are responsible for which processes.
estrogen • hormones • women's hormones • female hormones • sexual development • menstrual cycle
Women's hormones are responsible for sexual maturity, fertility, and breast milk production. Learn which hormones are responsible for which processes.
estrogen • hormones • women's hormones • female hormones • sexual development • menstrual cycle
Integrated Medicine for Menopause
It has been almost 4 years since the proverbial bomb dropped, when the Prempro (combined Premarin and Provera) arm of Women's Health Initiative study was abruptly stopped
estrogen • hormone therapy • ht • whi study • postmenopausal women • breast cancer
It has been almost 4 years since the proverbial bomb dropped, when the Prempro (combined Premarin and Provera) arm of Women's Health Initiative study was abruptly stopped
estrogen • hormone therapy • ht • whi study • postmenopausal women • breast cancer
Pregnancy Week by Week - Week 16
As you start your fourth month, your baby is beginning to grow hair on her scalp. Find out what you can be doing to prepare for the rest of pregnancy.
estrogen • pregnancy week by week • leukorrhea • footprints • midwife • obstetrician
As you start your fourth month, your baby is beginning to grow hair on her scalp. Find out what you can be doing to prepare for the rest of pregnancy.
estrogen • pregnancy week by week • leukorrhea • footprints • midwife • obstetrician
CHARTING BASICS: Part 1-Basal Body Temperature
This article gives the details of charting the basal body temperature, the how-tos, what-fors and basics to get started in charting the fertiltiy symptoms.
estrogen • temperature • thermometer • estrogen • progesterone • luteal phase
This article gives the details of charting the basal body temperature, the how-tos, what-fors and basics to get started in charting the fertiltiy symptoms.
estrogen • temperature • thermometer • estrogen • progesterone • luteal phase
DHEA: Hope or Hoax
DHEA is under the looking glass of the medical and scientific communities, as well as the FDA. Knowledge and understanding of DHEA is severely limited and long term effects are unknown. Side effects may be irreversible.
estrogen • "dhea" "dehydroepiandrosterone" "steroid" "testost
DHEA is under the looking glass of the medical and scientific communities, as well as the FDA. Knowledge and understanding of DHEA is severely limited and long term effects are unknown. Side effects may be irreversible.
estrogen • "dhea" "dehydroepiandrosterone" "steroid" "testost
Hormonal Therapy
Hormonal therapy is usually offered to women post-surgery, radiation and chemotherapy. Tamoxifen is the most well-known hormone given to breast cancer survivors and/or women at high risk for developing breast cancer. Here is a look at the positives and negatives of these little pills.
estrogen • hormonal therapy - tamoxifen - raloxifene - estrog
Hormonal therapy is usually offered to women post-surgery, radiation and chemotherapy. Tamoxifen is the most well-known hormone given to breast cancer survivors and/or women at high risk for developing breast cancer. Here is a look at the positives and negatives of these little pills.
estrogen • hormonal therapy - tamoxifen - raloxifene - estrog
It's A Vicious Cycle
Menstrual cycle brings on severe porphyria attacks in some women.
estrogen • menstrual cycle • attacks • porphyria • lupron • estrogen
Menstrual cycle brings on severe porphyria attacks in some women.
estrogen • menstrual cycle • attacks • porphyria • lupron • estrogen
Lyme Disease And Women
Complexities of the female body when Lyme disease is present. Why disease is difficult to diagnose in women.
estrogen • diagnosis • treatment • discrimination • hormonal • estrogen
Complexities of the female body when Lyme disease is present. Why disease is difficult to diagnose in women.
estrogen • diagnosis • treatment • discrimination • hormonal • estrogen
Migraines and Hormones
More women have migraines because there is a connection with the level of estrogen in the body. That's a fact. From there on it gets more complicated.
estrogen • headache • perimenstrual migraine • migraine • sleep apnea • estrogen
More women have migraines because there is a connection with the level of estrogen in the body. That's a fact. From there on it gets more complicated.
estrogen • headache • perimenstrual migraine • migraine • sleep apnea • estrogen
Osteoporosis it's not just for elderly women
This article deals with osteoporosis and how to prevent and treat. It goes over a brief overview of the disease and gives some web sites to research osteoporosis.
estrogen • osteoporosis • mens health • womens health • estrogen replacement • calcium
This article deals with osteoporosis and how to prevent and treat. It goes over a brief overview of the disease and gives some web sites to research osteoporosis.
estrogen • osteoporosis • mens health • womens health • estrogen replacement • calcium
Ovulation Predictor Kits
Ovulation predictor kits are to help a woman know when she is about to ovulate. This article tells of the pros and cons of such kits.
estrogen • ovulation • luetenizing hormone • estrogen • ovaries • intercourse
Ovulation predictor kits are to help a woman know when she is about to ovulate. This article tells of the pros and cons of such kits.
estrogen • ovulation • luetenizing hormone • estrogen • ovaries • intercourse
Ovulation: Fact and Myth
The article informs of the factors involved in when ovulation occurs.
estrogen • hormones • estrogen • progesterone • cervical fluid • luteal phase
The article informs of the factors involved in when ovulation occurs.
estrogen • hormones • estrogen • progesterone • cervical fluid • luteal phase
Perimenopause: Everything your mother didn't know.
Defining and describing the 2-5 year period (pardon the pun) before menopause
estrogen • menopause • periods • aging • hot flashes • mood swings
Defining and describing the 2-5 year period (pardon the pun) before menopause
estrogen • menopause • periods • aging • hot flashes • mood swings
Phytoestrogens - Friends or Foes?
Susun Weed discusses phytoestrogens and whether they can help women in menopause or affect breast cancer.
estrogen • menopause • breast cancer • cancer • herb • susun
Susun Weed discusses phytoestrogens and whether they can help women in menopause or affect breast cancer.
estrogen • menopause • breast cancer • cancer • herb • susun
Phytoestrogens. The Claims and the Truth.
Natural products are getting more and more press concerning their usage and effectiveness. What truth is there in the stories about them and how much is truth and how much is hype?
estrogen • phytoestrogens • osteoporosis • estrogen replacement therapy • plant products
Natural products are getting more and more press concerning their usage and effectiveness. What truth is there in the stories about them and how much is truth and how much is hype?
estrogen • phytoestrogens • osteoporosis • estrogen replacement therapy • plant products
Porphyria and the Pill
Should you take oral contraceptives if you have porphyria?
estrogen • pill • oral contraceptives • combined pill • morning after pill • estrogen
Should you take oral contraceptives if you have porphyria?
estrogen • pill • oral contraceptives • combined pill • morning after pill • estrogen
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) affects millions of women with cyclical alterations in hormones and biochemistry that can greatly exacerbate anxiety and depression.
estrogen • pms • anxiety • stress • hormones • hormonal
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) affects millions of women with cyclical alterations in hormones and biochemistry that can greatly exacerbate anxiety and depression.
estrogen • pms • anxiety • stress • hormones • hormonal
Shiftwork and Breast Cancer: The Melatonin Connection
This article describes the links between light, melatonin, estrogen, and breast cancer
estrogen • estrogen • breast cancer • shiftwork • light therapy • melatonin
This article describes the links between light, melatonin, estrogen, and breast cancer
estrogen • estrogen • breast cancer • shiftwork • light therapy • melatonin
The ABCs of HRT
So - what’s all this talk about HRT? What exactly is it? What are the risks and benefits? Can you avoid the entire subject and live in denial? Find out what HRT is all about - the benefits, the risks and how to make your very personal decision.
estrogen • hrt • estrogen • progesterone • testosterone • women
So - what’s all this talk about HRT? What exactly is it? What are the risks and benefits? Can you avoid the entire subject and live in denial? Find out what HRT is all about - the benefits, the risks and how to make your very personal decision.
estrogen • hrt • estrogen • progesterone • testosterone • women
The Importance Of Charting
Charting your fertility signs can greatly shorten the time you seek for help if you find you have certain infertility causing problems. Find out how charting can benefit you.
estrogen • basal body temperature • anovulation • progesterone • estrogen • thyroid
Charting your fertility signs can greatly shorten the time you seek for help if you find you have certain infertility causing problems. Find out how charting can benefit you.
estrogen • basal body temperature • anovulation • progesterone • estrogen • thyroid
The Key Role Of Hormones
The female reproductive cycle is completely run by hormones. Without the hormones, conception would not occur. It’s no wonder that if any of the key hormones are out of whack then infertility is the result. Maintaining a balance of this fine tuned system of glands and hormone excretions is paramount in the act of conception.
estrogen • estrogen • progesterone • luteinizing hormone • follicle stimulating hormone • hcg
The female reproductive cycle is completely run by hormones. Without the hormones, conception would not occur. It’s no wonder that if any of the key hormones are out of whack then infertility is the result. Maintaining a balance of this fine tuned system of glands and hormone excretions is paramount in the act of conception.
estrogen • estrogen • progesterone • luteinizing hormone • follicle stimulating hormone • hcg
This is Menopause - Journey into Change
Susun Weed discusses giving in to the Change.
estrogen • menopause • hot flashes • susun • susan • weed
Susun Weed discusses giving in to the Change.
estrogen • menopause • hot flashes • susun • susan • weed
What are you? XX vs XY: Alzheimer's Disease
Article briefly reviews some recent literature about the differences in incidence rates of Alzheimer's Disease between men and women. It will be interesting in the future to see what other biological differences between men and women in Alzheimer's are discovered.
estrogen • alzheimer's disease • women • men • estrogen • vitamin e
Article briefly reviews some recent literature about the differences in incidence rates of Alzheimer's Disease between men and women. It will be interesting in the future to see what other biological differences between men and women in Alzheimer's are discovered.
estrogen • alzheimer's disease • women • men • estrogen • vitamin e
When To Seek Fertility Treatments
This article answers the question many women ask about when to start fertility treatments. Much of it depends upon the age of the woman, their circumstances and their doctor.
estrogen • fertility • infertility • anovulation • progesterone • estrogen
This article answers the question many women ask about when to start fertility treatments. Much of it depends upon the age of the woman, their circumstances and their doctor.
estrogen • fertility • infertility • anovulation • progesterone • estrogen
The Evolution of Sexual Attraction
Studies show that humans universally prefer certain physical and material traits that show strong reproductive capacity.
estrogen • sexual attraction • male and female sexual preferences • what men find attractive • what women find attractive • sexual attractiveness
Studies show that humans universally prefer certain physical and material traits that show strong reproductive capacity.
estrogen • sexual attraction • male and female sexual preferences • what men find attractive • what women find attractive • sexual attractiveness
Alzheimer's Disease Treatment
In 2006, Alzheimer's disease is incurable. At the same time, early diagnosis, current drug therapies, and ongoing research can positively affect those with the condition.
estrogen • alzheimer's disease • diagnosis • decision-making • brain plaques • brain tangles
In 2006, Alzheimer's disease is incurable. At the same time, early diagnosis, current drug therapies, and ongoing research can positively affect those with the condition.
estrogen • alzheimer's disease • diagnosis • decision-making • brain plaques • brain tangles
Medical Consent
Long-time users of medically prescribed hormones suffer long-term, and sometimes lethal, health effects. Was there ever a good reason to take them in the first place?
estrogen • breast cancer • stroke • hormone replacement therapy • hrt • birth control pills
Long-time users of medically prescribed hormones suffer long-term, and sometimes lethal, health effects. Was there ever a good reason to take them in the first place?
estrogen • breast cancer • stroke • hormone replacement therapy • hrt • birth control pills
Menopause is Natural
While menopause is an end to one stage of life, it signals the beginning of a different stage of life, . The change of life can be a joyous time.
estrogen • change of life • menopause for women • alternative medicine • relief of menopausal symptoms • hot flashes
While menopause is an end to one stage of life, it signals the beginning of a different stage of life, . The change of life can be a joyous time.
estrogen • change of life • menopause for women • alternative medicine • relief of menopausal symptoms • hot flashes
The Phases of the Menstrual Cycle
The menstrual cycle has 3 distinct phases that affect a woman's fertility. An egg is developed, then released, then either fertilized or shed through menstruation.
estrogen • menstrual cycle • period • phases • estrogen • progesterone
The menstrual cycle has 3 distinct phases that affect a woman's fertility. An egg is developed, then released, then either fertilized or shed through menstruation.
estrogen • menstrual cycle • period • phases • estrogen • progesterone
An Antidote to Summer
Sick of summer's testosterone-soaked action flicks? Here's a sampling of selections that deal with things female.
estrogen • movies • action • testosterone • estrogen • women
Sick of summer's testosterone-soaked action flicks? Here's a sampling of selections that deal with things female.
estrogen • movies • action • testosterone • estrogen • women
Hormone Replacement Therapy and Breast Cancer
The press has recently given a lot of prominence to the results of a large clinical study that showed that the use of estrogen and progestin in post-menopausal women results in an increased risk for breast cancer. This report discusses the background of the study and its conclusions.
estrogen • estrogen • progesterone • hormone replacement therapy • endometroal cancer • breast cancer
The press has recently given a lot of prominence to the results of a large clinical study that showed that the use of estrogen and progestin in post-menopausal women results in an increased risk for breast cancer. This report discusses the background of the study and its conclusions.
estrogen • estrogen • progesterone • hormone replacement therapy • endometroal cancer • breast cancer
Hormone Therapy for Breast Cancer
Estrogen hormone is a primary stimulus for the growth of breast cancers.This article provides a background and the latest developments in drugs that inhibit the action of estrogen.
estrogen • estroben • breast cancer • hormone • esteadiol • estrone
Estrogen hormone is a primary stimulus for the growth of breast cancers.This article provides a background and the latest developments in drugs that inhibit the action of estrogen.
estrogen • estroben • breast cancer • hormone • esteadiol • estrone
Initial Infertility Testing
Explains the different types of doctors and what they do, and the different tests that are ordered for initial infertility testing.
estrogen • infertility • semen analysis • blood tests • estrogen • follicle
Explains the different types of doctors and what they do, and the different tests that are ordered for initial infertility testing.
estrogen • infertility • semen analysis • blood tests • estrogen • follicle
Natural Cures?
Approaching menopause? Decided to go the "natural" way? Here's some information that will start you on your research journey.
estrogen • natural • herb • dong quai • black cohosh • soy
Approaching menopause? Decided to go the "natural" way? Here's some information that will start you on your research journey.
estrogen • natural • herb • dong quai • black cohosh • soy
Obesity and Cancer
Recent studies have shown conclusively the influence of excess body weight on the increased risk of death from a large variety of cancers.
estrogen • epidemiological studies • obesity • body-mass index • cancer types • insulin
Recent studies have shown conclusively the influence of excess body weight on the increased risk of death from a large variety of cancers.
estrogen • epidemiological studies • obesity • body-mass index • cancer types • insulin
The Year of the Woman -- Almost
This year's Oscar nominations seem a bit more estrogen powered than normal.
estrogen • oscar • academy • awards • characters • roles
This year's Oscar nominations seem a bit more estrogen powered than normal.
estrogen • oscar • academy • awards • characters • roles
Women on Film, Summer Antidotes, Part II
Anothr brief list of female-centered alternativs to summer blockbusters.
estrogen • movies • cinema • films • women • females
Anothr brief list of female-centered alternativs to summer blockbusters.
estrogen • movies • cinema • films • women • females
Alternative HRT at Menopause
This interview with Nurse Practitioner Pamela Egan, explores plant based Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) and the problems obtaining it in the US.
estrogen • hormone replacement therapy • bio-identical hormone replacement therapy • alternative hormone replacement therapy • bhrt • hrt
This interview with Nurse Practitioner Pamela Egan, explores plant based Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) and the problems obtaining it in the US.
estrogen • hormone replacement therapy • bio-identical hormone replacement therapy • alternative hormone replacement therapy • bhrt • hrt
Breast Cancer Awareness
Women can take an active role in reducing risk for breast cancer with light consistent exercise. Walking can reduce your risk by up to 30 percent.
estrogen • reduce risk breast cancer • exercise prevention cancer • breast cancer awareness month • estrogen • pregnancy
Women can take an active role in reducing risk for breast cancer with light consistent exercise. Walking can reduce your risk by up to 30 percent.
estrogen • reduce risk breast cancer • exercise prevention cancer • breast cancer awareness month • estrogen • pregnancy
Causes of Depression in Women
Depression in women is up to 25%, which means that 1 out of 4 women will struggle with depression in their lives. Here's why women suffer from depression more than men.
estrogen • causes of depression • depression in women • treating depression • female mood disorders • effects of estrogen on depression
Depression in women is up to 25%, which means that 1 out of 4 women will struggle with depression in their lives. Here's why women suffer from depression more than men.
estrogen • causes of depression • depression in women • treating depression • female mood disorders • effects of estrogen on depression
Chemicals in Sunscreens
Some of the products used to protect against skin cancer and photo-aging may not be protecting consumers at all and may be a threat to our health and the environment.
estrogen • chemicals in sunscreen • beauty products • natural sunscreens • chemicals in cosmetics lotion • spf sunscreens
Some of the products used to protect against skin cancer and photo-aging may not be protecting consumers at all and may be a threat to our health and the environment.
estrogen • chemicals in sunscreen • beauty products • natural sunscreens • chemicals in cosmetics lotion • spf sunscreens
Depression Linked to Bone Loss
A new study has found a link between depression and reduced bone mass in pre-menopausal women.
estrogen • osteoporosis • bone loss • young women • depression in women • depression in girls
A new study has found a link between depression and reduced bone mass in pre-menopausal women.
estrogen • osteoporosis • bone loss • young women • depression in women • depression in girls
The Lybrel Birth Control Pill
Approved last year, Wyeth's Lybrel is touted as the no period contraceptive. The FDA and manufacturer warns though that inconvenient bleeding is common.
estrogen • lybrel • continuous birth control • 365 day contraception • combination oral contraception • hormonal regulation
Approved last year, Wyeth's Lybrel is touted as the no period contraceptive. The FDA and manufacturer warns though that inconvenient bleeding is common.
estrogen • lybrel • continuous birth control • 365 day contraception • combination oral contraception • hormonal regulation
The Quest for Clean Water
Safe water sources are difficult to find (and expensive!) as the hazards of tap water, plastic water bottles, chlorine, fluoride, and estrogen-like chemicals mount.
estrogen • clean safe drinking water • bottled water source • clean water filters • chlorine fluoride tap water • dangerous toxic chemicals water bottles
Safe water sources are difficult to find (and expensive!) as the hazards of tap water, plastic water bottles, chlorine, fluoride, and estrogen-like chemicals mount.
estrogen • clean safe drinking water • bottled water source • clean water filters • chlorine fluoride tap water • dangerous toxic chemicals water bottles