Energy, Increased
Some women experience extra energy during pregnancy that is oftencalled the 'nesting instinct'. Nesting often occurs closer to the end of pregnancy, but is not uncommon for the duration of gestation.
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Flatulence and Gas
Though flatulence doesn't fall under the umbrella of "beautiful aspects" it is a common symptom during pregnancy.
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Symphysis Pubic Dysfunction
Relaxin is the hormone responsible for the weird feelings and pain associated with symphysis pubic dysfunction. Relaxin works to loosen ligaments and joints in preparation for giving birth.
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Migraines
Headaches and migraines are completely different creatures of pain. Migraines cause extreme head pains and can leave moms-to-be writhing in the dark. While hormones are thought to be part of the cause, there are other causes for migraines as well.
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Metallic Taste (Dysgeusia) During Pregnancy
Hormone changes affect a woman's sense of smell, so why would the sense of taste not be affected as well? Estrogen fluctuates widely during pregnancy, which could mean a nasty metallic taste in the mouth, also known as dysgeusia.
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Life and Pregnancy After Miscarriage
After miscarriage, many women have a long list of questions about physical health, mental health and parenthood. Understanding changes after miscarriage is often enough to put your mind at ease.
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Facts About Pregnancy
Pregnancy is a time in life when women feel closer to their spouse and body more than ever before. Here are a few facts about pregnancy for expecting moms.
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A Mother’s Depression May Affect Baby
Researchers have found a connection between depression in pregnant women and physical effects on infants. The effects noted include reduced muscle tone, increased stress hormones and neurological / behavioral problems.
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How Do I Know When to Get Pregnant?
Women often want to know when to get pregnant, but the answer is not as clear cut as some would like.
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Why Does Implantation Bleeding Happen?
If a fertilized egg implants in the uterus, implantation bleeding may show up, but why does implantation bleeding happen?
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Sweating Postpartum
After giving birth, the same hormones that helped you retain fluids throughout your pregnancy, help you get rid of a all that extra fluid by any means such as sweating and urinating.
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Clumsiness And Pregnancy
During pregnancy, women often have trouble keeping their balance. Slipping, tripping and generally having trouble walking from one place to the next can be an inconvenient side effect of pregnancy, but one that nearly every pregnant woman must deal with.
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Labor Contractions
Labor contractions are the body's way of saying, 'Let's get ready tohave a baby!' and are caused by hormones in the body. Labor contractions come in three forms: false, practice and activelabor.
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Morning Sickness
Morning sickness, nausea and vomiting can be among the first pregnancy symptoms and signs beginning around 4 weeks to 6 weeks gestation.
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Braxton Hicks Contractions And False Labor
Braxton Hicks contractions aka false labor pains are the body's way of preparing for birth. For new moms and seasoned mothers-to-be alike, it can be difficult to know if labor is beginning or not.
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What Happens After the Baby is Born?
Once the baby has moved through the birth canal and out of the vagina, the labor process is almost over. However, a few more contractions are needed to detach the uterus and push out the placenta.
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A Simple Hormone Test May Predict IVF Outcome
Researchers have found a hormone test to predict the potential outcome of in-vitro fertilization (IVF) procedures.
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Most Common Pains During Pregnancy
When conception occurs, pregnancy hormones kick into overdrive and cause some serious changes in the female body. These changes are not limited to promoting the healthy growth of the baby.
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Constipation and Diarrhea During Pregnancy
Those same pregnancy hormones that make the muscles and ligaments more lax during the birthing process, will also play games with the intestinal organs.
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Nausea and Vomiting as Early Pregnancy Symptoms
Morning sickness is one of the most common symptoms of early pregnancy. And though the name suggests symptoms only occur in the morning, they can really happen at any time of day.
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Dental Fear Associated with Hormone Changes During Pregnancy
Dental fears during pregnancy may be associated with changes in hormones. Researchers from the University of Turku in Finland found fluctuations in outlook on dental care in pregnant women.
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Where Did These Breasts Come From?
Some women are thrilled to have 40 weeks of expanding breasts, while others are happier with the breasts they had before becoming pregnant. Why and how do breasts grow during pregnancy?
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Does Hair Get Thicker During Pregnancy?
Hormonal change is responsible for changes in everything from muscle
tension to hair growth. During a normal month, estrogen levels rise and
fall, but after pregnancy estrogen levels remain elevated for the
duration of pregnancy.
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What are the Risk Factors for Fibroids?
Fibroids development occurs when cells, genetically different from
other uterine cells, multiply to create a mass. The mass can develop
within the uterine wall, in the uterine cavity or on the outside wall of
the uterus.
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Male Hormones: What is Low Testosterone?
Testosterone is the male sex hormone. Both men and women produce testosterone, but men produce much more than women. It is responsible for hair growth, increased muscle mass and metabolism.
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Clomid Does Not Increase Long-Term Breast Cancer Risk
Women who took Clomid during treatment for infertility are not at increased risk for developing breast cancer, even if they took the drug 30 years ago, according to a new study.
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Infant Size Contributes to Breast Cancer Risk
The connection between infant weight and risk of breast cancer has been studied before, but this is the first time birth weight has been reported as an individual risk factor independent of other factors.
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Secondhand Smoke and Prolactin Levels
Researchers at Montana Tech University knew there was a correlation
between smoking, prolactin levels and thyroid stimulating hormone
levels, but no real research had been completed on the effect of
secondhand smoke on these hormones.
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Psychological Vulnerability Linked to Hormone Levels
According to researchers from University College of London (UCL), women
may be more psychologically vulnerable after a stressful experience
during specific days of the menstrual cycle.
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What are the Causes and Symptoms of Fibroids?
Uterine fibroids are common among women during reproductive years. Many
women have fibroids, but location, growth pattern and size determine
whether or not symptoms develop.
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When to Work Out During Your Menstrual Cycle
For women who want to know when to work out during their menstrual period for best results, there could be a surprising answer.
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Sexual Motivation Linked to Estrogen Levels in Women
A new study published in Hormones and Behavior from researchersat the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences in Santa Barbaraclaims elevated estrogen levels could spark increased desire for sexualbehavior ' or that feeling of wanting to get frisky.
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Effect of Sporadic Anovulation on Ovulatory Hormone Levels
Researchers from the Eunice Shriver Kennedy National Institute of
Child Health and Human Development recently published a study on hormone
levels in women experiencing anovulation. The study was published in
the journal Human Reproduction.
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Cortisol (Plasma, Serum) During Pregnancy
Cortisol is a steroid hormone. The hormone is produced by and released from the adrenal gland. Cortisol levels increase in blood if a patient is taking estrogen or certain steroid medications.
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Prolactin (Serum) During Pregnancy
Prolactin is a hormone that originates in the pituitary gland. During
and after pregnancy, the hormone stimulates the production of breast
milk. It also plays an important role in menstruation, fertility and sex
drive.
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Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (Serum) During Pregnancy
The test for sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG) levels is typically reserved for men. The globulin binds to androgens, or hormones found in men. As men age, testosterone levels tend to fall dramatically, leading to reduced muscle tone, sex drive and energy.
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Will I Gain Weight on the Birth Control Pill?
Weight gain is one of the biggest concerns when taking the pill ... but is it warranted or is it just a myth?
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Progesterone (Serum) During Pregnancy
Progesterone is a reproductive hormone that works closely with human chorionic gonadotropin, follicle stimulant hormone, luteinizing hormone and other reproductive hormones to regulate menstrual cycle, ovulation and pregnancy changes.
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Hormones and Endometrial Cancer in Postmenopausal Women
Past studies have proven a direct relationship between obesity and
increased risk of endometrial cancer. Researchers from National Cancer
Institute and National Institutes of Health recently published the
results of the study in the journal Endocrine-Related Cancer.
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Oxytocin May Help Children with Autism
A single dose of oxytocin enhances brain activity while children with autism engage in social information, according to results of a recent study performed by researchers from Yale University.
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Do I Need to Take a Break from the Birth Control Pill?
Many women believe they must come off the birth control pill for a period of time in order to stay healthy or avoid harmful effects, but is it true?
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Minnesota Bans Hormone Disruptor Triclosan
Minnesota is the first state to ban all products containing triclosan, an antibacterial agent found in many household products and known to disrupt hormones in humans and harm the environment.
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How Fatherhood Can Change a Man's Hormones
Fatherhood changes a man’s hormones, too. Studies indicate a new father’s testosterone levels drop when his child is born in what might be nature’s way of helping him to be more nurturing.
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Follicle Stimulating Hormone Infertility Test
The urine FSH Tests detect elevated high FSH (follicle stimulating hormone) levels, and elevated FSH levels are associated with decreased fertility.
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Progesterone and Pregnancy Tests
Can progesterone supplements influence the test?
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Can I get pregnant while breastfeeding?
Can we still get pregnant while I am breastfeeding?
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Serum Albumin During Pregnancy
Albumin is a general term referring to water-soluble proteins found in blood. Serum albumin accounts for about 60% of plasma proteins found in human blood.
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Sinus Congestion During Pregnancy
Nearly every woman will suffer sinus congestion during pregnancy. Here's what you can do to find relief!
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What Is An Estrogen Surge/Spike?
What is an estrogen surge/spike? Just prior to ovulation you may have an “estrogen surge or spike” — a marked increase in the presence of estrogen.
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Menopause Alternative Treatments – 5 You Need to Know
At the end of a woman's reproductive life, there is menopause. By the time women enter their menopause years, most are finished having children and many have grandchildren running around. Natural menopause gradually reduces estrogen, progesterone, and other female hormone levels in the body.
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