Health
Contraception influences sexual desire in committed relationships
Sex is quite wonderful when the goal is to have children. But sex can also serve as a "glue" in a committed relationship.
Dec 8, 2016
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Medical research
Capturing false hormones
They damage our ability to reproduce, and they pollute the natural environment. Yet chemicals known as hormone mimics can be found in consumer goods. Eventually they end up in our water. But we now have a way of capturing ...
Aug 15, 2014
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Health
U-M to develop guide for parents of children with disorders of sex development
When a child is born with a disorder of sex development, decisions regarding gender assignment and genital surgery are often made quickly and under pressure.
Jan 16, 2013
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Medical research
Low testosterone raises risk of age-related functional disability
Elderly men with low levels of testosterone or other sex hormones have twice the likelihood of having declining physical function over two years' time compared with their peers who have the highest hormone levels, a new study ...
Jun 23, 2014
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Oncology & Cancer
The genetics of healthy ageing and cancer
We're living longer. That means that we're all at greater risk of cancer and we'll all suffer from bone loss. And for many of us, our final years will be difficult.
Mar 18, 2014
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
New study highlights sexual problems for young women who've had cancer
Young women cancer survivors are at much higher risk of sexual problems, including loss of libido and discomfort, according to research published in the peer-reviewed journal Acta Oncologica.
Sep 29, 2022
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Prenatal exposure to phthalates may impact future fertility differently in males and females, animal study finds
Prenatal exposure to chemicals called phthalates, which are used in hundreds of products, may lead to hormonal changes in females that could affect their future fertility, suggests a study in mice being presented Thursday ...
Jun 15, 2023
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Neuroscience
Reproductive history and hormone use may affect women's cognitive function
In a study of healthy postmenopausal women, reproductive life events related to sex hormones, including earlier age at menarche, later age at last pregnancy, length of reproductive period, and use of oral contraceptives were ...
Nov 7, 2016
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Medical research
Progesterone and bisexuality: Is there a link?
Bisexuality is quite common among men and women whose mothers received additional doses of the sex hormone progesterone while pregnant. This is one of the findings of a study led by June Reinisch, Director Emerita of The ...
Apr 3, 2017
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Overweight & Obesity
Males born to obese mothers more likely to suffer health issues as adults, study finds
Males born to obese women are more likely to be overweight at birth and develop metabolic complications in later life, including liver disease and diabetes. The way that male sex hormones activate pathways in the developing ...
Feb 6, 2024
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