Plant Sources, Extraction Methods, and Uses of Squalene by M. Azalia Lozano-Grande, Shela Gorinstein, Eduardo Espitia-Rangel, Gloria Dávila-Ortiz, Alma Leticia Martínez-Ayala

“…Squalene (SQ) is a natural compound, a precursor of various hormones in animals and sterols in plants. It is considered a molecule with pharmacological, cosmetic, and nutritional potential. …”
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The Perception of Organic Food Characteristics and the Demographic and Social Profile of Consumers: A Study of the Polish Market by Małgorzata Grzywińska-Rąpca, Mariola Grzybowska-Brzezińska, Dominika Jakubowska, Joanna Katarzyna Banach

“…., no preservatives or hormones). Surprisingly, education was not found to be a significant differentiator in the perception of organic products. …”
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Association between sleep deprivation and fertility - a literature review by Adriana Dukacz, Anna Konarska, Anna Machowiak, Barbara Ufnalska, Justyna Lisiecka, Mateusz Janik, Michał Nowak, Joanna Rychlewska-Duda, Wojciech Firlej, Artur Fabijański

“…For women on the other hand sleep depravation produces a huge hormonal dysregulation. Temporarily the impact of sleep depravation is being inconsistent about estradiol, prolactin and melatonin. …”
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Maternal Thyroid Dysfunction and Risk of Seizure in the Child: A Danish Nationwide Cohort Study by Stine Linding Andersen, Peter Laurberg, Chun Sen Wu, Jørn Olsen

“…Thyroid hormones are essential for brain development, and maternal thyroid disease may affect child neurocognitive development. …”
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School teenager knowledge on contraceptive methods by Mariane Cristina Carlucci Molina, Patrica Grazieli Silverio Stoppiglia, Christine Baccarat de Godoy Martins, Lidiane Cristina da Silva Alencastro

“…The commonest errors on answering how to use contraceptive methods were related to: male condoms (30.7%), female condoms (25.4%), hormonal pills (30.7%), morning-after pills (28.8%), coitus interruptus (41%) and calendar-based abstinence (33.8%). …”
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Evaluation of Tumor Viability for Primary and Bone Metastases in Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer Using Whole-Body Magnetic Resonance Imaging by Hiromichi Iwamura, Yasuhiro Kaiho, Jun Ito, Go Anan, Nozomi Satani, Tomonori Matsuura, Ryo Tamura, Kazuhiro Murakami, Kaneki Koyama, Makoto Sato

“…Based on these findings, we reasoned that viable tumor cells inducing disease progression may primarily exist in the primary lesions and not in the metastatic lesions, and combined prostate radiotherapy and systemic hormonal therapy resulted in successful clinical response and disease control. …”
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Possible impact of use of a ketogenic diet in pregnancy on the fetus: Review of animal and human studies by Agata Miłosz, Justyna Michalczyk, Iwona Morawik, Klaudia Długoborska, Monika Gesek

“…It is an effective form of treatment for many diseases including epilepsy, obesity, neurodegenerative diseases and some metabolic disorders.In women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome ketogenic diet has a positive effect on fertility by reducing weight, insulin resistance and hormonal regulation [4–7]. However, it can contribute to mineral and vitamin deficiencies, hypoproteinemia or the development of hepatic steatosis and kidney stones [4, 8]. …”
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Effect of Hemin on Brain Alterations and Neuroglobin Expression in Water Immersion Restraint Stressed Rats by Merhan Ragy, Fatma Ali, Maggie M. Ramzy

“…Thirty male albino rats were divided into three groups: control group and stressed group with six-hour water immersion restraint stress (WIRS) and stressed group, treated with hemin, in which each rat received a single intraperitoneal injection of hemin at a dose level of 50 mg/kg body weight at 12 hours before exposure to WIRS. Stress hormones, oxidative stress markers, malondialdehyde (MDA), and total antioxidant capacity (TAC) were measured and expressions of neuroglobin and S100B mRNA in brain tissue were assayed. …”
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Chemotherapy as a Remedy to Gynaecological Cancers: Challenges and Coping Patterns Among Young Women by Titilayo Omolekan, Gbemisola Bolanle Ogbeye, Risikat Idowu Fadare

“…Treatment for gynaecological cancers can result in both physical and psychological side effects such as hormonal changes vaginal changes such as dryness discharge shortening scarring early menopause pelvic floor disorders lymphoedema infertility discomfort exhaustion anxiety problems with body image and a crisis of feminine identity. …”
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Effect of Calcium Soap of Fatty Acids Supplementation on Serum Biochemical Parameters and Ovarian Activity during Out-of-the-Breeding Season in Crossbred Ewes by Hayat H. M. El-Nour, Soad M. Nasr, Walid R. Hassan

“…This experiment aimed to evaluate the effect of calcium soap of fatty acid (CSFA) supplementation on serum biochemical and hormones and ovarian activity during out-of-the-breeding season in ewes. …”
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A 3-Month, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study Evaluating the Ability of an Extra-Strength Marine Protein Supplement to Promote Hair Growth and Decrease Shedding in... by Glynis Ablon

“…This double-blind, placebo-controlled study assessed the ability of MPS to promote terminal hair growth in adult women with self-perceived thinning hair associated with poor diet, stress, hormonal influences, or abnormal menstrual cycles. …”
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Reproductive performance and increased fecundity in the chinchilla (Chinchilla laniger Molina) by M. V. Novikov, N. N. Shumilina

“…To improve the fecundity of chinchillas, use of reproductive technologies is recommended, including electroejaculation, sperm cryopreservation, estrus induction, hormonal stimulation of ovulation, and others. The profitability of commercial breeding of chinchillas is dependent largely on the improvement of both qualitative (color) and quantitative (fecundity) traits, which is important for Russian fur farming.…”
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Management and Outcomes of Male Breast Cancer in Zaria, Nigeria by Adamu Ahmed, Yahaya Ukwenya, Adamu Abdullahi, Iliyasu Muhammad

“…Combination chemotherapy was given to patients with positive axillary lymph nodes. Radiotherapy and hormonal therapy were also employed. There were 57 male patients with breast cancer which accounted for 9% of all breast cancers seen during the study period. …”
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PENANGANAN JERAWAT SINDROM AKUMULASI DAHAK MENGGUNAKAN AKUPUNTUR DAN HERBAL JIANGHUANG by Dyah Agesti, Suryani Dyah Astuti, Arifa Mustika

“…Acne is clinically affected by an increase in sebum, Propionibacterium bacteria acne, hormones, genetic, stress, diet and the environment. …”
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Etiology, Clinical Features, and Diagnosis of Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus: A Scoping Review by Nilanchali Singh, Prafull Ghatage

“…Studies suggest a multifactorial origin as far as etiology is concerned, including a genetic, autoimmune, hormonal, and local infectious background. It affects the genital labial, perineal, and perianal areas and manifests as a patchy, thin, glistening, ivory-white area. …”
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Oxidative Stress: An Effective Prognostic Tool for an Early Detection of Cardiovascular Disease in Menopausal Women by Jyot Amrita, Mridula Mahajan, A. J. S. Bhanwer, Gurinder Mohan

“…Menopause, a form of reproductive aging, is marked by many hormonal variations which cause imbalance in the oxidative processes resulting in onset of endothelial dysfunction leading to cardiovascular disease (CVD). …”
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Proposal for an Educational Program for the Prevention of Complications of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome by Edison Sotalin Nivela, Lexter Michalache Bernal, María de Lourdes Llerena Cepeda

“…<strong><br />Results:</strong> the contents with which the educational program was developed were determined: Female Hormonal Health: Preventing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, aimed at Ecuadorian women. …”
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Adipokines as Drug Targets in Diabetes and Underlying Disturbances by Vinícius Andrade-Oliveira, Niels O.S. Câmara, Pedro M. Moraes-Vieira

“…White fat dynamically participates in hormonal and inflammatory regulation. White adipose tissue is recognized as a multifactorial organ that secretes several adipose-derived factors that have been collectively termed “adipokines.” …”
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The Lipid Parameters and Lipoprotein(a) Excess in Hashimoto Thyroiditis by D. O. Yetkin, B. Dogantekin

“…The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between Lp(a) levels and thyroid hormones in Hashimoto patients. Method. 154 premenopausal female Hashimoto patients (48 patients with overthypothyroid (OH), 50 patients with subclinical hypothyroid (SH), and 56 patients with euthyroid Hashimoto to (EH)) were enrolled in this study. …”
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EFFECTS OF GREEN TEA EXTRACT ON GRAAFIAN FOLLICLES AND SERUM17b-ESTRADIOL IN MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE-EXPOSED RATS by Syami Yulianti et al

“…MSG administration in rats has been reported to induce oxidative stress causing damage to ovarian histological structures by affecting number of follicles and production of reproductive hormones. Polyphenols in green tea are suggested as powerful antioxidants that inhibit free radicals responsible for causing oxidative stress. …”
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