Articles related to "Prolactin"
Prolactin and Its Effect on Fertility
If you are having trouble getting pregnant, particularly if it's the second time around, it may surprise you to learn that the hormone prolactin may be to blame.
prolactin and its affect on fertility • excessive prolactin • hyperprolactinemia • secondary infertility • prolactin in men
If you are having trouble getting pregnant, particularly if it's the second time around, it may surprise you to learn that the hormone prolactin may be to blame.
prolactin and its affect on fertility • excessive prolactin • hyperprolactinemia • secondary infertility • prolactin in men
Conception While Breastfeeding
Are you breastfeeding a baby and want to become pregnant? Is it possible to even get pregnant? Though breastfeeding is considered a natural birth control, conception can happen.
breastfeeding • conception • prolactin • breastfeeding • conception
Are you breastfeeding a baby and want to become pregnant? Is it possible to even get pregnant? Though breastfeeding is considered a natural birth control, conception can happen.
breastfeeding • conception • prolactin • breastfeeding • conception
Sex and Schizophrenia
Historically,sexuality was something to be prevented in people with schizophrenia, end of story. Older medications had major sexual side effects but it is only in the last five years that researchers have started to take an interest in sexuality as a component of patient quality of life.
sex • schizophrenia • atypical medication • prolactin • taboos
Historically,sexuality was something to be prevented in people with schizophrenia, end of story. Older medications had major sexual side effects but it is only in the last five years that researchers have started to take an interest in sexuality as a component of patient quality of life.
sex • schizophrenia • atypical medication • prolactin • taboos
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 • 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 • progesterone • luteinizing hormone • follicle stimulating hormone • hcg
Trying to Conceive While Breastfeeding
Are you a breastfeeding mom who is trying to conceive again? Does breastfeeding prevent pregnancy, or can you get pregnant while nursing a baby? To draw some conclusions about breastfeeding while trying to conceive, I spoke with Dr. Bradley Goldberg, MD.
breastfeeding • preconception • conception • luteal phase • prolactin
Are you a breastfeeding mom who is trying to conceive again? Does breastfeeding prevent pregnancy, or can you get pregnant while nursing a baby? To draw some conclusions about breastfeeding while trying to conceive, I spoke with Dr. Bradley Goldberg, MD.
breastfeeding • preconception • conception • luteal phase • prolactin
Vitex: The Woman's Herb
Vitex or Chaste Tree Berry is an excellent herb in aiding women with fertility problems.
infertiltiy • luteal phase • prolactin • hormones • progesterone
Vitex or Chaste Tree Berry is an excellent herb in aiding women with fertility problems.
infertiltiy • luteal phase • prolactin • hormones • progesterone
The Internal Milieu: Hormones- Their Role in Psychology and Health
This series, taken from Chapter One of my book to be presented here in three weekly installments, details three case studies, all involving psycho-hormonal anomalies--Part two and conclusion of Patricia's story.
hormones • health • psychosis • psychotic
This series, taken from Chapter One of my book to be presented here in three weekly installments, details three case studies, all involving psycho-hormonal anomalies--Part two and conclusion of Patricia's story.
hormones • health • psychosis • psychotic
All About Dopamine
High in schizophrenia, low in Parkinson's disease, dopamine is also implicated in autism, addiction, and memory problems.
dopamine brain • dopamine schizophrenia • dopamine parkinson’s • dopamine addiction • dopamine dementia
High in schizophrenia, low in Parkinson's disease, dopamine is also implicated in autism, addiction, and memory problems.
dopamine brain • dopamine schizophrenia • dopamine parkinson’s • dopamine addiction • dopamine dementia
Female Hormones
Women's hormones are responsible for sexual maturity, fertility, and breast milk production. Learn which hormones are responsible for which processes.
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.
hormones • women's hormones • female hormones • sexual development • menstrual cycle
Initial Infertility Testing
Explains the different types of doctors and what they do, and the different tests that are ordered for initial infertility testing.
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.
infertility • semen analysis • blood tests • estrogen • follicle
Nipple Discharge
Nipple discharge is a common reason for women to visit a breast clinic and is very rarely serious. Here are some answers that enhance understanding of this disorder.
nipple discharge • common breast complaints • mechanical stimulation of nipples • non-nursing women with nipple discharge • prolactin
Nipple discharge is a common reason for women to visit a breast clinic and is very rarely serious. Here are some answers that enhance understanding of this disorder.
nipple discharge • common breast complaints • mechanical stimulation of nipples • non-nursing women with nipple discharge • prolactin
Feeding a Breastfed Baby on Demand
When to feed a breastfed baby; how you can tell he is hungry.
breastfeeding • breastfeed • breast feeding • breast-feeding • breastmilk
When to feed a breastfed baby; how you can tell he is hungry.
breastfeeding • breastfeed • breast feeding • breast-feeding • breastmilk
Causes - Part IV in a series on Self-Injury
Describes known causes for self-injury
self injury • mental illness • causes
Describes known causes for self-injury
self injury • mental illness • causes
How to Successfully Nurse Twins
A mother's body is capable of producing the milk she needs for more than one baby. The key is proper technique and careful management coupled with good planning.
breastfeeding twins • nursing twins • breastfeeding for mothers of multiples • lactation consultant • breastfeeding management for mothers of twins
A mother's body is capable of producing the milk she needs for more than one baby. The key is proper technique and careful management coupled with good planning.
breastfeeding twins • nursing twins • breastfeeding for mothers of multiples • lactation consultant • breastfeeding management for mothers of twins
Epidural Anesthesia for Childbirth
Epidural analgesia is standard pain management for 66% of mothers giving birth in U.S. hospitals. Women are often not told about all the side effects.
epidural childbirth • epidurals • epidural catheter • catheter epicural • labor pain
Epidural analgesia is standard pain management for 66% of mothers giving birth in U.S. hospitals. Women are often not told about all the side effects.
epidural childbirth • epidurals • epidural catheter • catheter epicural • labor pain
Pituitary Gland Tumors
Tumors of the pituitary gland can present in various ways. Their clinical manifestations and treatment can easily take a toll on a patient.
pituitary gland • pituitary gland tumors • pituitary adenoma • cushing's disease • prolactinoma
Tumors of the pituitary gland can present in various ways. Their clinical manifestations and treatment can easily take a toll on a patient.
pituitary gland • pituitary gland tumors • pituitary adenoma • cushing's disease • prolactinoma
Can I Have a Drink While Breastfeeding?
Sometimes after nine months of pregnancy, you might be looking forward to that glass of wine or beer. How safe is alcohol during breastfeeding?
drink while breastfeeding • aap statement on breastfeeding and alcohol • use of alcoholic beverages • march of dimes statement on breastfeeding and alco • alcohol and breastfeeding
Sometimes after nine months of pregnancy, you might be looking forward to that glass of wine or beer. How safe is alcohol during breastfeeding?
drink while breastfeeding • aap statement on breastfeeding and alcohol • use of alcoholic beverages • march of dimes statement on breastfeeding and alco • alcohol and breastfeeding
Nursing Through Depression
Many mothers experience postpartum depression. Breastfeeding can continue while a mother takes anti-depressants. In fact, nursing may help alleviate her symptoms.
postpartum depression breastfeeding • breastfeeding zoloft • breastfeeding paxil • postpartum depression interpersonal psychotherapy • ppd breastfeeding
Many mothers experience postpartum depression. Breastfeeding can continue while a mother takes anti-depressants. In fact, nursing may help alleviate her symptoms.
postpartum depression breastfeeding • breastfeeding zoloft • breastfeeding paxil • postpartum depression interpersonal psychotherapy • ppd breastfeeding
Psychiatric Drugs and Sexual Dysfunction
Psychiatric illness by itself can cause problems in the bed, but the medications used in their treatment can make the problem even worse. Is there anything that can help?
drugs that cause problems with sex • selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and sexual • female sexual dysfunction caused by medication • risperidone and sexual dysfunction • impotence from antidepressants
Psychiatric illness by itself can cause problems in the bed, but the medications used in their treatment can make the problem even worse. Is there anything that can help?
drugs that cause problems with sex • selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and sexual • female sexual dysfunction caused by medication • risperidone and sexual dysfunction • impotence from antidepressants
Nutrition and Your Fertility
Nutritional solutions to problems with cycles, fertility, and the practice of natural family planning.
natural family planning • natural family planning and nutrition • nfp • natural birth control • fertility awareness method
Nutritional solutions to problems with cycles, fertility, and the practice of natural family planning.
natural family planning • natural family planning and nutrition • nfp • natural birth control • fertility awareness method
Regain Your Sex Life
Answers to why your sex drive may have disappeared and solutions to get it back
sexual health • women's health • libido • testosterone • viagra
Answers to why your sex drive may have disappeared and solutions to get it back
sexual health • women's health • libido • testosterone • viagra
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) affects millions of women with cyclical alterations in hormones and biochemistry that can greatly exacerbate anxiety and depression.
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.
pms • anxiety • stress • hormones • hormonal
Fertility Tests
Fertility tests are run after a certain amount of time is spent in trying to conceive unsuccessfully. This article explains the tests and what is involved in them.
conception • pregnancy • hormones • semen • uterus
Fertility tests are run after a certain amount of time is spent in trying to conceive unsuccessfully. This article explains the tests and what is involved in them.
conception • pregnancy • hormones • semen • uterus
Amazing Benefits of Breastmilk
The numerous benefits of breastfeeding are well documented. Breastmilk is a living fluid filled with amazing antibodies, enzymes, proteins and a wide array of nutrients.
benefits of breastmilk • tryptophan sleep patterns • immunoglobulins in breastmilk • breastmilk antibodies • fads2
The numerous benefits of breastfeeding are well documented. Breastmilk is a living fluid filled with amazing antibodies, enzymes, proteins and a wide array of nutrients.
benefits of breastmilk • tryptophan sleep patterns • immunoglobulins in breastmilk • breastmilk antibodies • fads2
Narcolepsy is an Autoimmune Disorder
Researchers at Stanford University have confirmed what many researchers have long suspected. Narcolepsy is an autoimmune disorder.
autoimmune disease • sleep disorders • narcolepsy • hypercetin • immune system
Researchers at Stanford University have confirmed what many researchers have long suspected. Narcolepsy is an autoimmune disorder.
autoimmune disease • sleep disorders • narcolepsy • hypercetin • immune system
Small Molecule Neurotransmitters
Neurotransmitters are chemicals released by neurons for communication within the nervous system. Small molecules are one of the many that participate as signals.
dopamine • serotonin • acetylcholine • norepinephrine • adrenalin
Neurotransmitters are chemicals released by neurons for communication within the nervous system. Small molecules are one of the many that participate as signals.
dopamine • serotonin • acetylcholine • norepinephrine • adrenalin
The Health Benefits of Pets
Studies have shown that interactions with pets can impact your well being in many ways.
pets and our health • pets and losing weight • pets in nursing homes • health benefits of pets • dogs in hospitals
Studies have shown that interactions with pets can impact your well being in many ways.
pets and our health • pets and losing weight • pets in nursing homes • health benefits of pets • dogs in hospitals
The Pituitary Gland
The pituitary gland sits at the base of the brain and produces numerous hormones with which it can regulate functions from growth to lactation to the response to stress.
what is the pituitary gland • what hormones does the pituitary make • what controls the pituitary gland • what is the master gland • pituitary and the endocrine system
The pituitary gland sits at the base of the brain and produces numerous hormones with which it can regulate functions from growth to lactation to the response to stress.
what is the pituitary gland • what hormones does the pituitary make • what controls the pituitary gland • what is the master gland • pituitary and the endocrine system
When You Cannot Breastfeed
The vast majority of women choose to breastfeed, however a small number may simply be unable to do so. What are reasons why breastfeeding may not be successful?
breast reduction surgery • making enough breast milk • hypoplastic breasts • breast implants • breastfeed your adopted baby
The vast majority of women choose to breastfeed, however a small number may simply be unable to do so. What are reasons why breastfeeding may not be successful?
breast reduction surgery • making enough breast milk • hypoplastic breasts • breast implants • breastfeed your adopted baby
Your Breastfed Grandbaby
If your grandchild's mother has decided to breastfeed him, she is giving him the best possible start in life. You need to know why so you can encourage her.
grandmother of breastfed baby • breastfed grandbaby • support breastfeeding daughter • support breastfeeding daughter-in-law • benefits of breastfeeding
If your grandchild's mother has decided to breastfeed him, she is giving him the best possible start in life. You need to know why so you can encourage her.
grandmother of breastfed baby • breastfed grandbaby • support breastfeeding daughter • support breastfeeding daughter-in-law • benefits of breastfeeding
Pituitary Tumor Headaches
Headache is a major symptom of a pituitary tumor. What is this and how is it treated?
pituitary tumor • headaches • migraine • cushing's disease • hormones
Headache is a major symptom of a pituitary tumor. What is this and how is it treated?
pituitary tumor • headaches • migraine • cushing's disease • hormones
Rat News: January - April, 1999
Some rat news that may or may not be fit to print!
rat news • rat celebrites
Some rat news that may or may not be fit to print!
rat news • rat celebrites
Amenorrhea Diagnosis and Treatment
Diagnosing amenorrhea can be a process involving many blood and imaging tests. Once the cause is determined, it is a treatable condition.
blood testing • amenorrhea causes • why periods are late • amenorrhea treatment • pelvic ultrasound
Diagnosing amenorrhea can be a process involving many blood and imaging tests. Once the cause is determined, it is a treatable condition.
blood testing • amenorrhea causes • why periods are late • amenorrhea treatment • pelvic ultrasound
Breastfeeding and Alcohol
Abstaining from social drinking while nursing is difficult, but what is the cost of having an alcoholic drink or two?
alcohol and breastfeeding • alcohol affects breastfeeding • alcohol in mother's milk • pump and dump • socila drinkig while nursing
Abstaining from social drinking while nursing is difficult, but what is the cost of having an alcoholic drink or two?
alcohol and breastfeeding • alcohol affects breastfeeding • alcohol in mother's milk • pump and dump • socila drinkig while nursing
Diagnosing Amenorrhea
The diagnosis of amenorrhea can involve many methods of testing and may be a long process.
amenorrhea causes • amenorrhea diagnosis • amenorrhea definition • why periods are late • stress and menstruation
The diagnosis of amenorrhea can involve many methods of testing and may be a long process.
amenorrhea causes • amenorrhea diagnosis • amenorrhea definition • why periods are late • stress and menstruation
Fertility Drugs
What they are, what they are made of, side-effects and contraindications
fertility drugs • contraindications • side-effects • composition • menopur
What they are, what they are made of, side-effects and contraindications
fertility drugs • contraindications • side-effects • composition • menopur
Increase Milk Supply With Domperidone or Reglan
Domperidone (motillium) and Reglan (metoclopramide) are prescription medications that can increase breast milk supply.
domperidone increase breast milk production • regland increase breast milk produciton • medicine to increase breast milk supply • ways to increase breast milk • domperidone effect milk production
Domperidone (motillium) and Reglan (metoclopramide) are prescription medications that can increase breast milk supply.
domperidone increase breast milk production • regland increase breast milk produciton • medicine to increase breast milk supply • ways to increase breast milk • domperidone effect milk production
Medicinal Herbs and Breastfeeding
Carefully selected medicinal herbs can be both safe and effective for breastfeeding mothers, if certain safety guidelines are followed.
breastfeeding • herbal medicine • natural medicine • herbal tea • lactation
Carefully selected medicinal herbs can be both safe and effective for breastfeeding mothers, if certain safety guidelines are followed.
breastfeeding • herbal medicine • natural medicine • herbal tea • lactation
Natural Treatments for Infertility
If a couple isn't quite ready to start medical fertility treatments, there are a number of natural and non-invasive ways to help get pregnant.
natural infertility treatments • improve chances pregnancy without drugs • natural ways help get pregnant • non-invasive fertility treatments • things to do improve fertility
If a couple isn't quite ready to start medical fertility treatments, there are a number of natural and non-invasive ways to help get pregnant.
natural infertility treatments • improve chances pregnancy without drugs • natural ways help get pregnant • non-invasive fertility treatments • things to do improve fertility
The All-You-Need-To-Know Health Benefits of Sex
Humans have applauded for centuries the health benefits of sex. However, most people would hit the gym before hitting the sheets when it comes to care for ourselves.
sexual intercourse • orgasm • sexuality • cancer • advice
Humans have applauded for centuries the health benefits of sex. However, most people would hit the gym before hitting the sheets when it comes to care for ourselves.
sexual intercourse • orgasm • sexuality • cancer • advice
The Benefits of Having an Active Sex Life
Sex is something that most people have in common and can say that they enjoy. However, although enjoyable, there is much more than enjoyment that can come from sex.
active sex life • healthy living • reducing chances of prostate cancer • benefits of sex • effect of sex on health
Sex is something that most people have in common and can say that they enjoy. However, although enjoyable, there is much more than enjoyment that can come from sex.
active sex life • healthy living • reducing chances of prostate cancer • benefits of sex • effect of sex on health
The Use of Medication in Treating Schizophrenia
Medication is the foundation of recovery in schizophrenia but the number of appropriate medications available is dependent on a number of factors varying with that particular patient.
medication • antipsychotics • conventional • atypical • risperidone
Medication is the foundation of recovery in schizophrenia but the number of appropriate medications available is dependent on a number of factors varying with that particular patient.
medication • antipsychotics • conventional • atypical • risperidone
Top Two Ways to Calm a Baby
Parents throughout the years have successfully used many ideas to help calm their babies. The most successful and enduring ways to soothe a baby involve the comforting presence of a parent. Two of the most calming activities for a baby are simply being nursed by his mother or held in the arms of a parent.
baby • babies • calming • soothing • holding
Parents throughout the years have successfully used many ideas to help calm their babies. The most successful and enduring ways to soothe a baby involve the comforting presence of a parent. Two of the most calming activities for a baby are simply being nursed by his mother or held in the arms of a parent.
baby • babies • calming • soothing • holding
Women and Schizophrenia
Women and men experience schizophrenia differently. Women have a milder form for the first ten years and then deteriorate, whereas more or less the opposite is true for men. The course of schizophrenia is typically very different but outcomes are eventually the same for both sexes.
schizophrenia • women • psychosis • men • homelessness
Women and men experience schizophrenia differently. Women have a milder form for the first ten years and then deteriorate, whereas more or less the opposite is true for men. The course of schizophrenia is typically very different but outcomes are eventually the same for both sexes.
schizophrenia • women • psychosis • men • homelessness
Abnormal Menstrual Cycles & Menstrual Disorders
Many women have abnormal menstrual cycles, with heavy bleeding (menorrhagia), pain during periods(dysmenorrhea), bleeding between periods, or skipping periods altogether.
abnormal menstrual cycle • menstrual disorders • anovulation • heavy menstrual bleeding • irregular menstrual cycle
Many women have abnormal menstrual cycles, with heavy bleeding (menorrhagia), pain during periods(dysmenorrhea), bleeding between periods, or skipping periods altogether.
abnormal menstrual cycle • menstrual disorders • anovulation • heavy menstrual bleeding • irregular menstrual cycle
Amenorrhea and Its Significance
Amenorrhea is the absence of menstruation and can be caused by one of several things. There are two types of amenorrhea: primary and secondary.
amenorrhea treatment • amenorrhea causes • blood testing • amenorrhea • primary amenorrhea
Amenorrhea is the absence of menstruation and can be caused by one of several things. There are two types of amenorrhea: primary and secondary.
amenorrhea treatment • amenorrhea causes • blood testing • amenorrhea • primary amenorrhea
How to Identify Breast Cancer Symptoms
Breast cancer claims the lives of thousands of women each year. A closer look at the symptoms, risk factors, prevention and treatment of breast cancer.
breast cancer symptoms • breast cancer signs • breast cancer diagnosis • breast cancer treatments • treatment of breast cancer
Breast cancer claims the lives of thousands of women each year. A closer look at the symptoms, risk factors, prevention and treatment of breast cancer.
breast cancer symptoms • breast cancer signs • breast cancer diagnosis • breast cancer treatments • treatment of breast cancer
Menopause and the Female Climacteric Period
What is the climacteric period? What are the symptoms of peri-menopause and post-menopause? Discover natural herbal remedies to reduce and alleviate menopausal symptoms.
menopause • climacteric period • estrogen • natural herbal remedies • symptoms of peri menopause
What is the climacteric period? What are the symptoms of peri-menopause and post-menopause? Discover natural herbal remedies to reduce and alleviate menopausal symptoms.
menopause • climacteric period • estrogen • natural herbal remedies • symptoms of peri menopause
New Research on How To Make More Breast Milk
Lactation Consultant Diana West shares some new findings on how mothers with low milk supply can boost their milk production.
new research make more breastmilk • increase milk supply • new findings low milk supply • interview diana west lactation consultant • new recommendations boost milk production
Lactation Consultant Diana West shares some new findings on how mothers with low milk supply can boost their milk production.
new research make more breastmilk • increase milk supply • new findings low milk supply • interview diana west lactation consultant • new recommendations boost milk production
Top Ten Tips for Successful Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding can be a challenge in the beginning, but being aware of a few key pointers can prevent problems and ensure that you are able to continue feeding your baby.
breastfeeding tips • successful breastfeeding • starting breastfeeding • breastfeeding milk supply • breastfeeding latch
Breastfeeding can be a challenge in the beginning, but being aware of a few key pointers can prevent problems and ensure that you are able to continue feeding your baby.
breastfeeding tips • successful breastfeeding • starting breastfeeding • breastfeeding milk supply • breastfeeding latch
|
A |
B |
C |
D |
E |
F |
G |
H |
I |
J |
K |
L |
M |
N |
O |
P |
Q |
R |
S |
T |
U |
V |
W |
X |
Y |
Z |
0-9 |