Estrogen

Recent research indicates that higher lifetime estrogen exposure, marked by longer pregnancy and reproductive periods, may reduce the risk of cerebral small vessel disease in postmenopausal women, pointing to the significance of reproductive history in brain health management. New research, recently published in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, suggests that individuals with higher lifelong estrogen exposure might be at a reduced risk for cerebral small vessel disease. This condition,…

Women over 45 taking estrogen hormone therapy orally are more likely to develop high blood pressure than those using transdermal or vaginal forms, according to a study in the Hypertension journal. The study also indicated an increased risk associated with animal-derived estrogen compared to synthetic ones. However, the research was limited to postmenopausal women using estrogen-only hormone therapy.A new study in the journal Hypertension found that the type of estrogen-based menopausal hormone therapy for women had…

An experimental study from Linköping University suggests that the sex hormone estrogen negatively impacts heartbeat regulation and may increase the risk of certain types of arrhythmia. The researchers found that some hereditary mutations interact with estrogen sensitivity, and endocannabinoids seem to function as protective factors in Long QT syndrome (LQTS).According to a study published in <span class="glossaryLink" aria-describedby="tt" data-cmtooltip="<div…

Improve Article Save Article Like Article Improve Article Save Article What are Hormones?Hormones are biochemical messengers consisting of steroidal structure, that regulates the system of the body. The type of specific chemical messenger that releases from a specific type of organ provides the signal to a specific organ and prompts specific physiological activities.  In humans more than 50 types of hormones are present we learn about two reproduction hormones produced in the female body Estrogen and Progesterone. …

Delirium is a medical condition characterized by the sudden onset of confusion, disorientation, and changes in cognitive function and behavior. It is often caused by an underlying medical condition such as infection, injury, or drug toxicity. Symptoms can include agitation, hallucinations, memory loss, and difficulty with attention and concentration.Researchers at Cedars-Sinai have discovered that a specific hormone can prevent brain injury and behavioral symptoms in mice suffering from urinary tract infections.Delirium…