Access Path to Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy: An Exploratory Study Doris Moro1‚ 1. Ryerson University‚ Toronto‚ ON 2. School of Nursing‚ Memorial University‚ St. John’s‚ NL‚ A1B 3V6. Email: youngw@mun.ca 3. The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy‚ Toronto‚ ON 4. University of Toronto‚ Toronto‚ ON Abstract OBJECTIVE: To describe: the key factors affecting women’s initial decision to explore the use of bioidentical hormones; where women gather their
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Should transgender children be allowed to receive hormone therapy? The term transgender is defined as the “non-identification with‚ or non-presentation of‚ the sex (and assumed gender) one was assigned at birth” and is one that describes an estimated 300‚000 to 500‚000 people in the UK of all age groups. We live in a Western culture where a distinct gender binary of either male or female exists‚ a social dichotomy that is enforced upon an individual from the day they are born‚ with their sex being
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Biology Report Hormone Growth Promotants in Meat Implantation of HGP in meat- is a highly controversial issue not only in New Zealand but also around the world. There is also many myths and misconceptions surrounding added HPG’s in the meat that we consume. In this report I will be discussing the effects of HGP in meat‚ the opinions for and against this procedure and also my own personal stance and proposed societal action. Hormones are certain chemicals that are naturally present in all
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easily deal with the signs and symptoms of aging: hormone replacement therapy (HRT). What is Hormone Replacement Therapy? Hormone replacement therapy is a treatment used to relieve the common problems associated with hormone imbalance. An aging body cannot produce the same amount of hormones as it once did when it was younger. Hormones
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Hypothyroidism Hypothyroidism is a condition where the thyroid does not produce enough of the hormones that are required to maintain metabolism (Harvard School of Medicine‚ 2007). Introduction Hypothyroidism is not a disease itself‚ but is a condition that a disease state causes (Buckley & Schub‚ 2008). Many of the causes of hypothyroidism are related to autoimmune conditions‚ where the body attacks itself‚ rendering the thyroid useless (Raisbeck‚ 2009). In fact‚ this is the most common cause
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gland loses its ability to make hormones. The resulting symptoms depend on which hormones are no longer being produced by the gland. The pituitary gland controls many hormones including the growth hormone. A case with hypopituitarism could have symptoms that involve blood pressure‚ blood sugar‚ kidney function‚ sexual drive and multiple other things not just stunted growth‚ versus a growth hormone deficiency that would only affect growth. Symptoms of Growth Hormone deficiency in children include the
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How Hormones Effect the Endocrine System Introduction: The endocrine system primarily relies on the negative feedback mechanism. The endocrine system influences metabolic activities by sending out chemical messengers through the blood called hormones. Once released into the blood these hormones are transported throughout the body. The effects of these hormones are wide spread and vary from reproduction‚ growth and development‚ immunities‚ maintaining electrolyte levels‚ water and nutrient balance
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thinning of the vaginal wall‚ and loss of vaginal lubrication" (Bee‚ 2012‚ pg.394). However‚ the effects and symptoms can be reduced by taking hormones such as estrogen and progesterone (Bee‚ 2012‚ pg.394). Taking hormones to reduce the effects and symptoms of menopause is called hormone therapy (HT). There are advantages and disadvantages of taking hormones to reduce the symptoms and effects of menopause. During the 1990’s‚ physicians commonly prescribed HT for menopausal women because they thought
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Explain the function of two hormones on human behavior A hormone is “a regulatory substance produced in an organism and transported in tissue fluids such as blood or sap to stimulate specific cells or tissues into action.” (Oxford Dictionary) One example of a hormone is Testosterone. This hormone is a function of human behavior because it is said to play a significant role in health and well being‚ especially in males. Wagner et al demonstrated this theory in a study in 1980. He utilized 10
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Auxin Auxin are essential plant hormones that promote the lengthening of the cell‚ which is a critical step before the cell goes through cell differentiation. The auxin can do this by increasing the amount of water taken in by the cell‚ which improves the elasticity of the cell and therefore can take more water and can get increasingly longer. And don’t think for a second that that’s all auxins do auxins may have been the first plant hormone to be discovered doesn’t make it the least important
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