Oestrogen

Receiving hormone replacement therapy within six months of a recorded diagnosis of COVID-19 was associated with a reduction in mortality from the viral disease, according to a study. The research, published in the journal Family Practice, analysed the association between ...

Hot flashes are sudden sensations of warmth usually felt on the neck, chest and face. They are common during the night and are often accompanied by visible redness and onset of sweating. Though hot flashes are prevalent in premenopausal and ...

For the body to function normally, a balanced secretion of various hormones is of utmost importance. Oestrogen, commonly known as the "female" hormone, is a very important secretion which takes care of many of our vital body functionings. When this secretion, ...

The growth and development of human body greatly depend on the function of the hormones. These signaling molecules are responsible for moods, emotions, behaviour and also our appearance. There are several common symptoms of hormonal imbalance that can affect ones' appearance. ...

The hormones present in the body are like a seesaw and it must always be maintained in a balanced state. If some form of an imbalance arises in the level of hormones, then the body begins to experience problems. Hence, you ...

Women who use birth-control pills or other contraceptives containing oestrogen, hormone important for sexual and reproductive development in females, are likely to improve their vitamin D levels, a study says.The findings, after adjusting for seasonal exposure to sunlight, showed that the ...

The vast majority of women who suffer from endometriosis also suffer from oestrogen dominance. It means that they have more than the required amount of oestrogen in their hormonal system than regular, much of which is due to outside environmental factors. ...

The breast cancer survivors can have babies, without fears that pregnancy could put them at higher risk of dying from their disease. Pregnancy is not only safe for the breast cancer survivors, but in fact, it could improve their chances of ...

<p>London : A daily dose of aspirin reduces a woman's chance of developing breast cancer by 16 per cent, a study claimed.<br /><br /> The latest research backs up a review of 21 studies which found that anti-inflammatory drugs such as ...

London, Drinking at least three cups of tea a day may help women ward off heart attacks and strokes, research has found. According to the French study, women taking three tea cups , or more a day ...

Women are believed to be protected against heart disease due to female sex-hormone oestrogene. This hormone other things helps in increasing HDL or good cholesterol and decreases LDL or bad cholesterol.<br/><br/> However heart disease in women is extremely complicated. Also, lifestyle ...