Hormone Disorders

Increased Hairiness and Hirsutism

Facts About Hirsutism There is no sharp distinction between normal and abnormal hairiness When women develop abnormal hairiness in places other than the armpit and abdomen, it is called hirsutism. In the face there is often talk about body hair on the cheeks, upper lip and chin. On the body there can be hair growth between the breasts, at the bottom of the stomach and on the back. The hair growth on the arms and legs can be kraftigére Most often found no explanation, second most frequently due to the increased male sex hormone which in PCOS What increased hairiness? There is no sharp distinction between normal and abnormal hairiness. Yet most a perception of what is normal hairiness for themselves. […]

Menopause Medication

Facts Menopause Medications Menopause is the name for the time before and after the ovaries cease to produce eggs. Gradually hear ovaries also stop to secrete the female sex hormones estrogen and progesterone The reduced amount of hormone can cause symptoms such as bleeding disorders, sweating, psychological effects, sleep disorders, osteoporosis and dry mucous membranes. It is very different how to respond to the hormones changes You can give hormone therapy in two different ways: Local action : These are creams and suppositories or estrogen ring, which is used locally at the mucous membrane in the abdomen Generally acting (systemic) : These are drugs that act in the abdomen, but also in the rest of the body. It prevents hot […]

Menopause Frequent Questions

Facts About Menopause Hormone therapy replaces the female hormones that are not being produced as a result of menopause. They can be administered locally to the lining of the abdomen, and which compositions of general effect on the body Some women are plagued so much in menopause, it can be good to relieve the symptoms with hormones for a limited period Advantages of hormone treatment: Fewer symptoms such as hot flashes, better night’s sleep, prevents dry mucous membranes and osteoporosis Disadvantages of hormone treatment: The treatment may be associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease, blood clots, biliary tract disease and breast cancer Treatment Needs to be discussed with your doctor What is hormone therapy? Menopause is a year around […]

Menopause

Facts About Menopause Women earn an average of their last menstrual period about 52 years of age Menopause (climacteric) is the period around the last menstrual period (menopause) During menopause, it is customary with bleeding disorders, hot flashes and sweating Over time, there may also get osteoporosis and dry mucous membranes Smokers and thin women have the most menopause genes The most effective treatment is hormone therapy, which can be given locally in the abdomen or systemically (for the whole body) What is menopause? Menopause is another name for menopause. Menopause is the period around the last menstrual bleeding, which is also called menopause – ie the time when the menopause. Menopause comes in 45-55 years of age in most women. […]

Facts The menstrual cycle is regulated by several hormones. The hypothalamus, Which is a part of the brain that produce chemical substances that pass into the brains – hypothalamus. The pituitary gland is affected to secrete hormones that act on the ovaries and leads to ovulation and the production of the female sex hormones estrogen and progesterone The hypothalamus can be affected by emotional factors, drugs, weight changes and serious illness The pituitary gland can be affected by tumors and ovaries can be affected by cysts and polycystic ovary syndrome Disturbance in the female sex hormones can lead to irregular periods, infertility and if there is too much male hormone, it can lead to increased hair growth, deepening of the voice, […]