Tag: Hormone
Early menopause puts you at increased risk of premature death, according to a new study: Femme Actuelle Le MAG
Menopause is the period in a woman’s life marked by the cessation of ovulation and the disappearance of periods, as explained by Health Insurance. It generally occurs between the ages…
This rare hormonal disease is responsible for weight gain in the stomach: Femme Actuelle Le MAG
We know that many factors influence weight gain. Among them, we find the hormonal imbalances that women particularly experience, particularly during puberty or menopause. However, there are real hormonal diseases…
Transgender minors and hormone therapy: what the science says
In a report against gender transitions among minors submitted on March 19, Republican senators propose banning any medical transition before reaching the age of majority. Going against the international recommendations…
Baby’s weight and height: the growth curve age by age (0 to 36 months): Femme Actuelle Le MAG
Since April 2018, each health record given to you at the maternity ward includes growth curves by sex over 3 years: height, weight and head circumference curves. These growth curves…
Amy Schumer: She was diagnosed with a hormone disorder
Amy Schumer She was diagnosed with a hormone disorder Amy Schumer has been diagnosed with Cushing’s syndrome. © lev radin/Shutterstock.com Amy Schumer suffers from Cushing’s syndrome. The actress made the…
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia: diagnosis, symptoms, treatments: Femme Actuelle Le MAG
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia causes a reduction in the activity of certain enzymes responsible for the secretion of hormones by the adrenal glands. Thus, the secretion of adrenaline, cortisol, aldosterone and…
Early cases of Alzheimer’s disease appeared in the UK in growth hormone recipients
An elderly person waits in his room in a collective home on July 6, 2011 in the Generations Village of Saint-Apollinaire (Côte-d’Or). JEFF PACHOUD / AFP One of the most…
Male menopause: what is the impact of andropause on sex life? : Current Woman Le MAG
Often called male menopause, andropause is characterized by a gradual decrease in testosterone levels. “It affects men around the age of 50 but not everyone is affected in the same…
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS): Does It Get Better With Menopause? : Current Woman Le MAG
PCOS, polycystic ovarian syndrome, is a hormonal disease of both the ovaries and the hypothalamic-pituitary glands. For this reason, patients are followed by both a gynecologist and an endocrinologist. Contrary…
I’m cold all the time, what’s the matter? : Current Woman Le MAG
While some people are more chilly than others, it is completely normal to feel cold when the outside temperature is low, the heating in the house is broken or if…
What is kisspeptin, this sexual desire hormone? : Current Woman Le MAG
A major discovery in the field of reproductive biology, the system combining kisspeptin and its receptor KISS1R opens up interesting treatment prospects against infertility and reduced sexual desire in men…
Type 2 diabetes: what to eat for breakfast (and what foods to avoid)? : Current Woman Le MAG
Diet plays a central role in the prevention and treatment of diabetes, just like medication or physical activity. In the context of type 2 diabetes (90% of patients with diabetes…