Endocrinology

This section offers information about lack of estrogen, menstrual disorders, and menopause.

Estrogen Deficiency: Effect on Tissue Quality in the Genital Region

First the Facts Female urogenital problems are common in association with lack of the hormone estrogen. This is most commonly due to the menopause, but it can also occur postnatally...

Menopause

First the Facts Menopause signifies the end of reproductive life, as a result of ovarian failure (ovaries have a predicted lifespan of approximately 50 years).This is usually a gradual process,...

Premenstrual Disorders (PMD)

First the Facts Most women of reproductive age (with a hormone cycle) experience some degree of premenstrual irritability. 5–8% of women have a much more severe disorder, also related to...
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