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    being updated. Presented here are the most understood and accepted components of PCOS, and its pathology as a reproductive disorder along with its endocrine and metabolic relationships. PCOS pathophysiology exhibits itself mainly through increased androgen synthesis through ovaries and adrenal glands causing follicle growth to halt in the antral stage. Its etiology has been determined to be multifactorial with both genetic and environmental factors causing or increasing effects. Genetics of PCOS have

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    non-athletes, for aesthetic purposes, have become a growing problem in gyms and sports centers. This conduct has favored the indiscriminate and abusive use of these steroids, exposing its users to health risks. Anabolic steroids are a subset of androgens, namely, synthetic compounds derived from testosterone, developed for therapeutic purposes. But these substances also have been used in sports, with the objective of improvement in physical performance, due to its great anabolic and reduced androgenic

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    because they are primarily interested in increasing strength without body weight gain. In bodybuilding this drug is taken only when preparing for a competition. Since Fluoxymesterone is a strong androgen with a very low level of aromatization - it helps the athlete to get maximum predominance of androgens over estrogens. Bodybuilders due to Halotestin receive excellent hardness and sharp outlines of the muscles. Although muscle volume is not increased, the athlete appears more massive since the

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    of time. Trenbolone acetate is a steroid that is supposed to be used by animal doctors to use on animals (primary, it is used to build the animals muscles and give them a better appetite). Trenbolone compounds have a necessary similarity for the androgen receptor three times as high as that to testosterone. It works by decreasing the amount of fat that gets put

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    The use of anabolic androgens in sports has steadily increased over the past couple of decades, and has become one of the most widely researched areas, not just in the United States, but in countries all over the world. As defined by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIH), an anabolic androgen is the familiar name for synthetic substances related to male sex hormones, namely testosterone. Known effects of such drugs are weight gain, strength, power, speed, and aggressiveness, to name a few

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    Hormone Replacement Therapy in Transgendering the FTM Transsexual Gender may well be the most defining factor in the spectrum of elements that comprise the human persona. In fact gender is so basic to our identity, most people mistakenly assume that our sense of being male or female is defined with absolute certainty by our anatomical sex. Contrary to popular belief, our sense of gender and anatomical sex are two distinct elements; each developing at different times in different parts of

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    Aromatase Research Paper

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    Aromatase Project Summary Aromatase enhances or catalyzes the conversion of androgens into estrogens, estrogen and estradiol. Aromatase is a member of cytochrome P450. Examples of androgens include androstenedione and testosterone. The enzyme can be found in both female and male, thus estrogens can be produced in both the gonads and the extra-gonadal locations that include the adipose tissues, the brain, skin, tissues, breast and the skin. Aromatase gene that is found on chromosome 15 encompasses

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    HAIR LOSS Hair loss is a condition that affects people of any age, male and female both. Several factors contribute to hair loss, including age, genetics, medication and health conditions, and hair styling/treatments. Age Losing strands of hair is an every day process called shedding. This is followed by the natural replacement of the fallen hairs. Everyone experiences hair loss as they age, while at the same time their hair-growth-rate slows down. Genetics Some people are genetically susceptible

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    extrajudicial poppin’ pills, which frequently include Steroids! These pills are often based on various male sex hormones that lead to the development of secondary male sexual characteristics, for instance, testosterone. They are medically termed as Androgens & Anabolic Steroids, although on the street, they are better known as – juices, toners or candy!   As their name suggests, these steroids have both anabolic and androgenic effects. Through a combination of these effects, anabolic steroids stimulate

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    ability to change the hormonal contact that the offspring will receive within development or within the egg. The hormonal factors that will be discussed are the different levels of testosterone, other androgens influences, parental influence on yolk hormones, and differences in male and female yolk androgens. There is considerable evidence indicated that testosterone can be involved in different levels of effort in begging. In a research article published in the Proceedings of the Royal Society: Biological

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