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Which foods are good for preventing prostate cancer?
Although it is not possible to completely reduce the chance of developing prostate cancer, there are some useful steps that can be taken to reduce this risk. Coffee intake Coffee intake is associated with a reduced risk of prostate cancer. A 2014 analysis of clinical trials concluded that drinking 4 to 5 cups of coffee…
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Vaginal bleeding – what could be the cause?
Abnormal vaginal bleeding includes any vaginal bleeding that occurs before puberty, during pregnancy, after menopause, or between menstrual periods. During the reproductive years, vaginal bleeding occurs as normal as menstruation. However, menstrual periods are considered pathological if they are too heavy, last more than seven days, or occur every 21 days or later than the…
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Which foods are controversially linked to prostate cancer?
For some types of foods and dietary supplements, the data related to the risk of prostate cancer are very conflicting. Based on this information, consultation with a physician is recommended to discuss the best dietary option for a given patient. Fish and Omega-3 Fatty Acids Certain types of fatty acids known as omega-3s may help…
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What are the functions of the female sex hormone estradiol and how to study it?
Estradiol is a female sex hormone, estrogen. It is usually synthesized by the ovaries, in small amounts by the testes in men, and by the placenta during pregnancy. In the blood, estradiol is transported by proteins: TeBG, SHBG and albumin. It is estimated that only 1-3% of estradiol is free – not bound to proteins.…
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The effect of a longer intake of contraceptives
Contraceptives are medications that have a contraceptive effect. Their intake is often associated with reluctance to get pregnant, but they can also be prescribed for various disorders in the hormonal balance. Traditional oral contraceptives are prescribed in lower doses to deliver a certain amount of female sex hormones for a period of 21 days. The…
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Vaginal dryness – what can it be caused by?
Vaginal dryness can affect any woman, but after menopause the problem is very common. More than half of women between the ages of 51 and 60 are affected. During menopause, dryness in the genital area is due to decreased production of female sex hormones. Less vaginal fluid is produced in the vagina and the skin…
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What environmental factors reduce male fertility?
Air pollution has long been known to affect male fertility as much as obesity, smoking or chemical pollutants, but the mechanism by which pollution affects men’s reproductive ability is unknown. Researchers at the University of Maryland have found that pollution actually causes inflammation in the brain, and the inflammation reduces sperm count. What is the…
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Early menstruation is associated with the onset of chronic pain
Women who first menstruate at an early age are exposed to the more prolonged action of estrogens throughout their lives, unless this is terminated by the onset of premature menopause. Increased exposure to estrogens is associated with an increased risk of breast cancer. In fact, early menstruation and late menopause are risk factors for developing…
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Endometriosis – symptoms and treatment
What is endometriosis? Endometriosis is a disease related to the menstrual cycle. More specifically, it affects the endometrium – the lining that covers the inside of the uterus. In endometriosis, fragments of endometrial tissue grow outside the uterus and colonize other organs, including the ovaries, bladder, or rectum. Disrupted proliferation of these tissues can lead…
