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Polycystic ovary syndrome – benefits of vitamin D
In vitamin D-deficient women with polycystic ovary syndrome, vitamin D intake has a beneficial effect on certain liver markers and additionally on insulin sensitivity. Polycystic ovary syndrome – PCOS manifests itself with a variety of symptoms caused by hormonal imbalance. This condition affects 5 to 10% of women. It is characterized by an abnormal increase…
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A healthy lifestyle in men at higher risk for prostate cancer
Genetic predisposition to prostate cancer does not determine the outcome of the disease, a study by Brigham and Women’s Hospital researchers found. According to their data, men who lead a healthier lifestyle have an approximately 50% lower risk of fatal disease. The team of specialists used data from 12,000 men whose blood samples were taken…
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What complaints does trichomoniasis cause?
What is trichomoniasis? Trichomoniasis is caused by a parasite and is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases. Symptoms of trichomoniasis include itching, irritation and discharge in women and painful urination in men. The disease can be diagnosed by physical examination and microscopic analysis and treated with an antibiotic (metronidazole). What are the symptoms…
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Estradiol – a powerful reproductive hormone with a wide spectrum of action in both sexes
Estradiol is a steroid hormone made from cholesterol and is the strongest of the three naturally produced estrogens. It is the main estrogen found in women and has many functions, although it mainly acts to mature and maintain the female reproductive system. The natural increase in estradiol concentrations in the blood during the menstrual cycle…
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What are the symptoms of hypogonadism in men?
What is hypogonadism in men? Male hypogonadism is a condition in which the body does not produce enough of the key hormone for male growth and development during puberty (testosterone), or does not produce enough semen, or both. Male hypogonadism can occur as a congenital condition or may develop later in life, often due to…
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Menopause – what is hormone replacement therapy?
As the name suggests, hormone replacement therapy is the replacement of female sex hormones in menopausal women. These hormones are estrogen and progesterone. They are released by the ovaries and affect changes in the body’s cycle, which controls menstruation, mood and women’s health. Estrogen is also very important for maintaining strong and healthy bones and…
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What sexually transmitted infections are associated with mycoplasma genitalium?
What is Mycoplasma genitalium? Mycoplasmas belong to the family Mycoplasmataceae, but differ from other bacteria in the absence of a cell wall. Mycoplasma genitalium is a type of bacteria that is sexually transmitted. Mycoplasma genitalium infection can cause vaginal (vaginal) itching, burning when urinating, and bleeding of the skin around the vagina in women, and…
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New therapy for endometriosis approved
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the use of an oral pill (relugolix 40 mg, estradiol 1 mg, and norethindrone acetate 0.5 mg) for the treatment of moderate to severe pain caused by endometriosis in premenopausal women. The medicinal product is taken once a day, and the duration of treatment is up…
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4 ways to deal with fluid retention
Salt consumption Salt is the number one cause of fluid retention in the body. When our diet includes the consumption of more salt, even though it is found that we only need 4 to 6 g per day, water accumulates in the tissues. Those tissues in which the concentration of salt is high attract water…
