MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'estradiol'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:31:41 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3290868&cid=t_164772_112_f&fid=34971&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdoctorandpatient.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F02%2Fhow-can-i-reduce-my-fsh-levels.html Image via WikipediaOne of the key factors which influences the outcome of an IVF cycle is the number of eggs the wife grows. This depends upon her ovarian reserve and this is a key metric which IVF doctors need to track. We can measure the ovarian reserve using three tools:• the antral follicle count; • the AMH level ; and • the FSH level.Of these, the FSH level has been the blood test which has been around for the longest and is the one most infertile women are familiar with. It often becomes a number which many women start obsessing over, just like infertile men obsess over their sperm counts. This is especially true for older women, who know that the success of their IVF cycle is often dependent upon this. It’s important to remember that the FSH level is just a marker for ovaria... The Patient's Doctor blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3290868 Sat, 20 Feb 2010 04:23:00 +0100 3290868 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3827172&cid=t_164772_117_f&fid=38815&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FGetPrimed%2F%7E3%2F3oNSFqX6Pl0%2F In a previous blog post – Sexual Changes during Perimenopause and Beyond – I reviewed some of the sexual changes that may occur with menopause. One of the most common sexual issue for postmenopausal women is vaginal atrophy (atrophic vaginitis), the thinning and inflammation of vaginal walls induced by declining estrogen. Vaginal atrophy can lead to vaginal dryness and painful sexual intercourse. Although many women do not seek help for this condition, estrogen treatment has been proven effective in restoring vaginal health and improving symptoms. Estrogen Options There are a number of low dose hormone therapies available in a variety of forms such as vaginal tablets, rings and creams. These local therapies relieve dryness and painful intercourse by rebuilding the lining of the vagina... Get Primed! blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3827172 Wed, 30 Dec 2009 16:02:00 +0100 3827172 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1693625&cid=t_164772_111_f&fid=34834&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FMentalNurse%2F%7E3%2F360680237%2F Since I lost the previous post, I will provide the abridged version: Estradiol is good for reducing symptoms of schizophrenia in women. A study of 102 female patients in a RCT (not sure single or double blind) published in the Archives of General Psychiatry showed clinically significant reduction in PANSS measurements. The study seems ok; but only 102 subjects and over 28 days means more research is needed. It’s not a new theory but one that has been progressed by active demonstration with this new study. Some links are here: PsychCentral; Science Daily; Medscape; Live Science. It’s hoped they can create a drug version without the same known side effects of hormonal treatment and eventually trial on men also. (Source: Mental Nurse) Mental Nurse blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1693625 Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:05:37 +0100 1693625 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1154093&cid=t_164772_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F217536499%2F Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have discovered that hormonal components in OTC dietary supplements may promote the progression of prostate cancer and decrease the effectiveness of anti-cancer drugs. According to Dr. Claus Roehrborn, chairman of urology at UT Southwestern and one of the study’s authors: “Physicians need to ask their patients not only about the prescription drugs they may be taking, but — perhaps even more importantly — about the over-the-counter drugs and supplements, which may have a profound impact on certain health conditions.” Dietary supplements in question here are the ones used to develop stronger muscles and enhance sexual performance (brand names not mentioned). After hormone analysis, it was revealed that such supplements c... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1154093 Wed, 16 Jan 2008 09:28:29 +0100 1154093 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=925340&cid=t_164772_97_f&fid=35050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmaGazette%2F%7E3%2F164801397%2Fdivigel_reduced_hot_flashes_in_menopausal_women.html A study of Upsher-Smith Laboratories' Divigel (estradiol gel) 0.1% was presented at the Annual Meeting of the North American Menopause Society (NAMS). The study revealed that Divigel reduced the frequency and severity of moderate to severe hot flashed that come with menopause. Additional data found that Divigel is a safe, well-tolerate therapy that offers the lowest approved dosage of estradiol available."These data demonstrate that Divigel(R) is a safe and highly effective low dose therapy that quickly manages the uncomfortable side effects of menopause," said Dr. Ronald Ackerman, FACOG, CEO and principal investigator, Comprehensive Clinical Trials. "Women that have been reluctant to take older hormone therapies with higher doses of estrogen now have the choice of ... PharmaGazette blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=925340 Wed, 03 Oct 2007 18:30:08 +0100 925340