sustained periods of unresolved stress at the physiological level; the state worsens to become almost permanently established. This makes changes to rapidly take place within the reproductive system of both male and female causing an irregular menstrual cycles or frigidity in women and stress during the pregnancy period; this can result in the baby to become prone to asthma as well as, other allergies, while lowers the sperm count or impotence in men. In microscopic level, the emotional stress affects
Involved 7.1 (Menstrual symptoms) Premenstrual syndrome (PMS), are symptoms that comes with severe pains, one to two weeks before one’s period starts. In addition, most women have at least some symptoms of PMS, and the symptoms go away after their period’s starts. For some women, the symptoms seem to be very severe enough to affect their lives, and this is referred as PMS is called “premenstrual dysphoric disorder” or PMDD. Therefore, I will focus on the meaning of menstruation, cycle, symptoms
The Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences produced an article, “Pathophysiology of bone loss in the female athlete,” by Irene Lambrinoudaki and Dimitra Papadimitriou, written in 2010. My athletic career ended recently, however being a three sport female athlete in high school and participating in two sports in college was extremely important to me. By being so active with sports, this article caught my eye and has made me realize how common it is for women to suffer from this bone loss problem
Chivalier 2 POLYCYSTIC OVARIES SYNDROME By: Christina Chivalier Polycystic Ovaries Syndrome (PCOS) is an ovulation disorder and infertility that occurs in many women. Polycystic ovaries syndrome dates back to 1845 where it was described in a French manuscript as being "changes in the ovaries". It was called "sclerocystic". Polycystic ovaries syndrome is a problem that occurs in with the ovaries. A "polycystic ovary is characterized as being a tough, thickened, shiny white covering overlying
of estrogen dominance . Generally estrogen dominance is coupled with decrease in the hormone progesterone. Our body produces both but because of various reasons there is a disturbance .When we are stressed it affects our nervous system and along with our endocrine system. Our body produces both but once there is a disturbance and if we continue taking estrogen rich foods we will disrupt the endocrine system more and this can cause the risk of cancer. • Xenoestrogen / Phytoestrogen means foreign
experience menopause. · The age at which a woman starts having menstrual periods is not related to the age of menopause onset. · A women is in menopause
Stress –Induced Anovulation Functional Hypothalamic (FHA) is a reproductive disorder in which secondary amenorrhea occurs, due to decreased Gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) pulse secretions. It is characterized by hypercortisolism, hypogonadism, lower leptin levels, and dysregulated thyroid function (Berga and Loucks 2007). There are three types of FHA categorized as either weight loss-related, psychological stress-related, or exercise-related amenorrhea. In each, higher than normal levels
This literature review seeks to illustrate how attitudes and behaviors are affected by the onset of menarche and menstruation through a woman’s life. A young women 's introduction to menstruation are constructed by both positive and negative perceptions and are then perpetuated by the influences of culture, religion, family members, and the media (Rembeck, Möller & Gunnarsson, 2006; Roberts, 2004). In turn these influences typically create negative attitudes towards menstruation, which affect a woman’s
Bulimia Nervosa To be diagnosed with eating disorder, someone must meet certain criteria. The criterion for diagnosis slightly varies depending on if you are referring to people who (A) fear gaining weight, and have significant weight loss,(B) eating a huge amount of food , then use laxative to remove the binged food, (C) the use of excessive exercise and fasting in order to remove or to reduce the amount of calories consumed, and (D) distorted body image, no matter how thin they become, they
of depression usually occurs during winter months and is probably caused by lack of natural sunlight. SAD affects 4 to 6 percent of Americans and is more common the farther north you live. 4. Bipolar disorder: This condition involves moods that cycle between depression and extreme excitability, called mania. Bipolar disorder affects about 2.6 percent of American adults. 5. Psychotic depression: This type of depression is the most severe form and includes breaks with reality, such as hallucinations