The mighty pill: What happens to the body when you take an oral contraceptive
Myupchar • 5 years agoMost contraceptive pills contain the female sex hormones estrogen and progesterone - the same hormones that regulate menstrual periods.
Estrogen versus testosterone: Why migraines affect women more than men and what can patients do to control it
Myupchar • 5 years agoWhile estrogen makes women more susceptible to migraines, testosterone seems to protect men from it.
Complexities of the female reproductive system: a primer on hormonal imbalances in women
Myupchar • 6 years agoMenstruation takes up just a few days in a month, however, there’s a whole range of hormones that need to do their job before getting to this point.
The real reason humans are so obsessed with sex: It helps pair-bonding in a relationship
Ians • 8 years agoA new study says that the reason humans are constantly interested in sex is it serves as a "glue" in a committed relationship
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease not detected in post-menopausal women, finds study
Ians • 9 years agoNon-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) considered a cardiovascular disease risk factor, is often not detected in post-menopausal women, a recent study has revealed.
Lower levels of sex hormone in men linked to Autism, says NRI reseacher
Fp Archives • 11 years agoIn men suffering from Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs), lower levels of the sex hormone estrogen may be related to changes in the brain's estrogen signalling, says an Indian-origin researcher.
IVF treatment in young women linked to breast cancer
Fp Archives • 13 years agoWomen who go through in vitro fertilization (IVF) early in life are at a higher risk of developing breast cancer compared to those who don't undergo the treatment, according to an Australian study.