Estrogen Information Center
The latest updates on estrogen with or without progestin following the Women's Health Initiative study on hormone replacement therapy in postmenopausal women. Pregnancy & Thyroid Disease
FAQs about getting pregnant when you have a thyroid condition. How thyroid hormones affect your fertility and what can be done to maximize your success.
Gonadotropin-releasing Hormone Analogs
Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH or LHRH) is released by the hypothalamus and regulates the secretion of the gonadotropins, LH and FSH, from the pituitary gland. Synthetic GnRH analogs that act as antagonists are used in fertility treatments and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) to block gonadotropin release. Diagnosing Endocrine System Disorders
An overview of the tests your doctor uses to diagnose endocrine system disorders, including adrenal, pituitary, hypothalamic, gonadal, thyroid, and pancreatic hormone problems. Effect of Sex Hormones on the Brain
The NIMH looks at research related to the action of sex hormones on the brain. What can we learn about the role hormones play in determining behavior patterns, gender differences in the brain and aging? Effects of Steroid Hormones in Food on Your Health
We are exposed to estrogen-like substances in our food on a daily basis. What are the potential effects of these hormones found in beef and plants on human development and health? Female Reproductive Hormones
Simple explanations of the role of female reproductive hormones in the menstrual cycle with nice color graphics. How Hormones Affect Breast Cancer
This is a good explanation of how oral contraceptives and hormone replacement therapy can affect a woman's chances of developing breast cancer. Menotropins
It may surprise you to learn that menotropins, a mixture of the anterior pituitary hormones FSH and LH, are naturally derived from the urine of postmenopausal women. Learn more about the role these agents, sold as Humegon and Pergonal, play in fertility treatments.
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