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    Estrus Synchronization Protocols Essay example

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    In the current breeding practices, management of the estrous cycle is a common. Breeders want to know when their mare is in one phase or the other and also wants to be able to determine when she will ovulate. Manipulation of the estrous cycle is a practice of breeding management. Manipulation of estrous involves changing the normal cycle through hormone treatments or other methods. Managing and manipulating the estrous cycle allows breeders to have control over the phase the mare is experiencing

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    Family planning is one of the most important choices women or couples can end up deciding on. When it comes to family planning, timing is pretty much everything. There are some instances when women have a hard time deciding if they are physically and mentally prepared to bring a child into this world. This is when pregnancy options come into play, such as whether or not to raise a child, to what birth control to take, and if abortion or adoption is an option that they might consider. However, when

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    - Spermicidal agents: Vaginal spermicides consist of a base combined with either nonoxynol-9 or octoxynol. The actual spermicidal agent consists of a surfactant that destroys the cell membrane of sperm. Bases include vaginal foams, suppositories, jellies, films, foaming tablets, and creams. These must be inserted into the vagina before each intercourse. Utilization of spermicidal agents also reduces the possibility of infection by both viral and bacterial organisms that cause STDs; however, clinical

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    Male Contraception Research Male birth control, or contraception keeps sperm from coming into contact with an egg and refrain the egg from fertilizing it. Thus, not allowing for the female from becoming impregnated by a male. For many years’ contraceptives have mostly been utilized by females with products including pills, vaginal rings, etc. For males there are two methodologies as of now accessible: condoms which come in many materials (mainly latex), which obstruct the sperm from entering the

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    List of differential diagnoses: 1. Hypothyroidism a common endocrine disorder resulting from deficiency of thyroid hormone which can cause symptoms such as fatigue, hair loss, and menstrual disturbances ("Hypothyroidism: Practice Essentials, Background, Pathophysiology," 2017). 2. Hyperprolactinemia a condition of elevated prolactin levels in blood which could be physiological, pathological, or idiopathic in origin, more commonly seen in women and the symptoms includes oligomenorrhea, amenorrhea

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    Birth control is a method that helps prevent pregnancies from happening. There are many methods of it. It has been around for probably more than 1000 years and has been a human concern. Birth control today can be permanent and can also be used with each time you have intercourse. Some effectiveness of birth control can be close to one hundred percent, but if you don’t get it in time or use it how it’s supposed to be used then it will not be effective. The most common type of method is the male

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    Pill Contraceptives

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    of active tablets followed by 7 d of placebo tablets). Seasonale contains a progestin (levonorgestrel) and an estrogen (ethinyl estradiol), which are active constituents in already approved oral contraceptives. The expected menstrual cycles

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    Judge Happas Case Study

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    The Appellate Division in 2011 approved for publication the lengthy opinion that Judge Happas drafted and entered in 2008. Judge Happas granted defendants’ motions for summary judgment in a claim by a consumer who contracted breast cancer from hormone replacement therapy regimen. All three drugs were approved by the FDA, two to treat menopausal symptoms and for prevention of osteoporosis, and one for the treatment of uterine bleeding due to hormone imbalance. Plaintiff had sued the drug manufacturer

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    Mirena, however it releases a smaller amount of hormone. The Skyla is the Mirena’s “little sister.” According to bedside.org the Skyla “has been FDA-approved for women who have not had a child. It releases a small amount of the synthetic hormone progestin [Levonorgestrel] to help keep sperm from passing through your cervix. It works for up to 3 years” (bedsider). The Skyla is manufactured from the same company as the Mirena, it is known as BAYER. Sometimes there will be complications with the IUD

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    Obviously infatuated with her work, Dr. Bronson, a PhD in biochemistry, presented a short lecture on natural versus synthetic hormones in our diets. Starting off with a brief introduction about herself, Dr. Bronson is a University of Denver graduate with her doctorate in biochemistry. She currently works in the Aspen on the subject of orthomolecular biochemistry. In her more formative years, Dr. Bronson specialize in spectroscopic chemistry analyzing the molecular compounds that make up natural hormones

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