HEALTHY BODY

The estrogen connection to ADHD By Linda Roggli Before menopause, "Sylvia" was plagued by severe PMS (now known as PMDD - Pre Menstrual Dysphoric Disorder). She had migraines each month in tandem with her period and her work suffered because she lost focus regularly. After menopause her brain fog worsened. Little did she know that her undiagnosed ADHD was part of the hormonal snafu. Estrogen, specifically estradiol, the predominant estrogen for women during childbearing years, has come under scrutiny as a potent influence on cognition, memory and plasticity of the brain. Research released from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and UCLA shows that estradiol can act like a neurotransmitter as well as a hormone in the bloodstream. The UMass/UCLA study revealed that estradiol is actually created within the neurons of the pre-frontal cortex and facilitates the speedy transmission of neurologic impulses. Estradiol also increases the concentration of

Blue Waffle Infection Want to know what is blue waffle infection and how it is caused? This article sheds light on the causes, symptoms and other insights about this infection. The term blue waffle from the past few months has been crowding the Internet extensively. Blue waffle is a type of vaginal infection that can make the vagina look similar to a grotesque blue, green and violet blueberry waffle. Though it is difficult to say who actually termed this vaginal infection as blue waffle, the only explanation for this is that since waffle is a slang term for vagina and the infection gives a bruise like discoloration to the infected area, it is termed as blue waffle infection. Though the term blue waffle has not been officially recognized by any medical professional, it does not mean that the infection does not prevails. In fact, blue waffle infection is often believed to be an elusive Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) which can occur in both men and women b

By Saptakee Sengupta We have seldom given a thought to the size of an ovary which is an important organ of the reproductive system of a female. Read this article to get complete information on this. Does the size of the ovary matter in determining your fertility? Is pregnancy dependent upon ovary size? Does its size play a crucial role in regulating menstruation cycle? Many times these questions come to your mind, remain unanswered and keep niggling you. All these doubts will be clear once you study the functions of the reproductive system and its organs in details. One such vital organ of the female reproductive system is the ovary. Therefore, knowing its size and the factors responsible for fluctuation of its size are important to you. Ovaries are a pair of reproductive organs present inside the body of a female. They are also known as 'storehouse of eggs'. A fertile woman's ovary contains approximately 200,000 eggs. As a girl matures and reaches puberty, the

By Sheri Johnson For both men and women, reproductive health depends on balanced hormones. For many couples, something called “estrogen dominance” wreaks havoc on their plans for a family. In fact, even those not yet planning a family or those who already have children experience issues stemming from estrogen dominance. It can cause PMS, cramping, endometriosis and ovarian cysts for example. In men, too much estrogen can cause low libido, low sperm count, low production of seminal fluid and erectile dysfunction. There are a number of factors that can influence estrogen levels in the body: - Exposure to environmental toxins such as pesticides, non-organic detergents, perfumes, and lotions - Eating non-organic meat, which contain hormones - Stress, which taxes the adrenal and thyroid glands, in turn impacting the reproductive hormones like estrogen - Overburdened liver, which impedes the elimination of excess estrogen - Use of synthetic estrogens such as birth cont

Bacterial vaginosis as the name suggests is a kind of infection of the vagina that basically affects the female reproductive organ. The bacteria and the acidity of the vagina increases and is then often infected with the harmful microorganisms. The female reproductive organ contains some infectious bacteria which needs to be removed through proper treatment. However, some women also consider this infection as yeast infection or trichomoniasis as the symptoms are more or less the same. When you are affected with this disease, you would feel a pungent fishy smell and whitish or yellowish discharge may also flow out from the vagina. You can even experience itching or swelling in the affected area. The problem increases in women who are involved in sexual intercourse with more than one or two partners. Consulting the Specialist Doctor Thus if you are experiencing any such symptom, then you need to consult the concerned gynaecologist in Kolkata who would properly diagnose and su