Although observational studies suggest that estrogen replacement therapy (ERT) reduces cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in postmenopausal women, use of unopposed ERT for prevention of coronary heart disease in healthy postmenopausal women remains untes...
The normal menopause—that is, the final cessation of menstruation—is caused by primary ovarian failure. The estrogen deficiency that results often causes vasomotor instability (flushing and sweating attacks), genital atrophy (vaginal dryness and discomfort), an...
The effects of testosterone treatment of abdominally obese men have been assessed by evaluating the following parameters: The metabolic activity of different adipose tissue regions in vivo (using lipid label as a tracer) and in vitro (measuring lipoprotein lipa...
Sex steroid hormones are involved in the metabolism, accumulation and distribution of adipose tissues. It is now known that oestrogen receptor, progesterone receptor and androgen receptor exist in adipose tissues, so their actions could be direct. Sex steroid h...
Testosterone and depression: systematic review and meta-analysis.
Abstract
BACKGROUND:
Studies suggest that testosterone (TT) replacement may have an antidepressant effect in depressed patients.
OBJECTIVE:
The objective of this study was to explore the effect of TT ad...
Common side effects of hormone replacement. Most side effects with hormone replacement go away on their own as your own body adapts to fluctuating hormone levels. If homeostasis in balance persist beyond four to six weeks or is severe let your physician immediately. Th...
Testosterone is a hormone associated with men yet it is extremely important for women as well, making supplementation absolutely recommended for both sexes. Testosterone is secreted by the adrenal glands, testes and ovaries. In addition to increasing lean muscle mass,...
Estrogen is required to prevent urogenital atrophy, urinary incontinence, sagging skin, increased fatigue, depression, mood swings, and decreased sexual drive. Estrogen treat hot flashes, vaginal dryness, and memory loss. Estrogen May prevent osteoporosis and protects...
Progesterone is a fundamental female hormone that is responsible for the production of estrogen and cortisol. Progesterone is important to fertility because it protects against uterine and breast cancers, osteoporosis, fibrocystic disease, and ovarian cyst. Progesteron...
