Some low dose pills contain both estrogen and progestin, while others contain only progestin. Pills that contain progestin and estrogen are called combined oral contraceptives (COCs). Most forms ...

Estrogen plays an important role in maintaining bone structure. Low estrogen levels can lead to porous, weakened bones and osteoporosis. Our bones consist of living, growing tissue. The body is ...

India celebrates 17 national symbols representing its heritage, culture, and values. Key symbols include the Tiranga flag, the Ashoka Chakra emblem, the Jana Gana Mana anthem, and the Vande ...

The DMK-led Tamil Nadu government has decided to remove the official rupee symbol (₹) from the state’s Budget 2025, replacing it with the Tamil script. This marks the first time a state has ...

By blocking or reducing estrogen’s impact, these treatments slow the cancer’s growth and help lower the chance of recurrence. Additionally, hormone therapy can be used both before and after ...

If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission. Of course, science around estrogen and menopause—a noteworthy time of estrogen loss—is largely lacking: Research suggests that 99% of ...

The hormone estrogen (E2) binds the estrogen receptor to promote transcription of E2-responsive genes in the breast and other tissues. E2 also has links to genomic instability, and elevated E2 levels ...

Here we show that conditional knockout (cKO) mice lacking estrogen receptor α (ERα) in oviduct and uterine epithelial cells have impaired fertilization due to a dramatic reduction in sperm migration.