Scientists have also identified a potential treatment: inhibiting the enzyme responsible for estrogen synthesis. This treatment, already used against certain cancers, could reduce excessive ...

“Efficient drug treatments are currently based on suppression of ovarian estrogen synthesis or antagonizing estrogen action,” explained Poutanen. “These systemic therapies lead to estrogen ...

Estrogen stimulates angiotensin synthesis and enhances aldosterone-mediated water and sodium retention, making it responsible for such unpleasant symptoms as bloating, breast tenderness ...

The regulation of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) synthesis in gonadotrope cells is a critical aspect of reproductive health. FSH is a key hormone produced by the pituitary gland that plays a ...

A woman's binge drinking might be related to her hormones. The female hormone estrogen appears to promote binge drinking in women, a new mouse study published recently in the journal Nature ...

Could estrogen, key hormones in the menstrual cycle, explain why some women tend to consume more alcohol? A recent study explores this intriguing link, revealing unexpected brain mechanisms.