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Estrogens are present in both men and women, they are usually present at significantly higher levels in women of reproductive age. They promote the development of female secondary sexual characteristics, such as breasts, and are also involved in the thickening of the endometrium and other aspects of regulating the menstrual cycle. In males, estrogen regulates certain functions of the reproductive system important to the maturation of sperm and may be necessary for a healthy libido. Furthermore, there are several other structural changes induced by estrogen in addition to other functions. In dentistry, it reduces hyperkeratinization of the gingiva and increase vascular permeability, exudation, and edema.
by Dr. Ahmed Mohamed Ali Aadle, from Somalia
Wuhan medical university, China
Darwin Grant
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What are androgens and estrogens examples of?
Androgens and estrogens are hormones. Examples of androgens are testosterone, dihydroxytestosterone, and examples of estrogens include estradiol.
Why would a man be prescribed premarin tablets?
CONJUGATED ESTROGENS (Premarin®, Cenestin™) contains a mixture of estrogen hormones. Estrogens are essential for maintaining normal female functions. Conjugated estrogens can help relieve symptoms of the menopause (hot flashes, night sweats, mood changes, and vaginal dryness and irritation), and also help to prevent osteoporosis (thin weak bones). Conjugated estrogens can also help improve female functions in women with hormonal imbalance or problems with their ovaries. This drug may also be given to patients with inoperable breast cancers (in men or women) or prostate cancer (men). Estrogens are occasionally prescribed for other purposes. Generic conjugated estrogen tablets are not yet available. Premarin http://24onlinedrug.com/?product=premarin
What produces estrogens?
ovaries
Where may you buy estrogens?
You should ask your doctor or an endocrinologist.
Is Yaz a blood thinner?
No, quite the opposite; estrogens can increase clotting.
What is the name of one of the main female sex hormones?
Estrogens
What hormone causes sexual immaturity?
Lack of testosterone, estrogens and progesterone.
What interactions are possible with dantrolene?
Dantrolene may have an interaction with estrogens. Although no interaction has been demonstrated, the rate of liver damage in women over the age of 35 who were taking estrogens is higher than in other groups.
What gland is directly responsible for regulation of the menstrual cycle?
Estrogens and Progesterone in the Ovaries
What is an antiestrogen?
An antiestrogen is a substance which blocks the production or utiliziation of estrogens, or inhibits their effects.
Hormones for breast growth?
The main hormones responsible for breast growth are estrogen and progesterone. Estrogen stimulates the growth of breast tissue, while progesterone plays a role in the development of milk-producing glands. These hormones fluctuate during puberty, the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, and menopause, impacting changes in breast size and shape.
The placenta cannot convert cholesterol into androgens and estrogens without the cooperation of enzymes present in the?
fetus
