Iodine Deficiency Disorders (IDD) was associated with female reproductive hormones disorders. Hypothyroidism inhibits follicular development which subsequently inhibited estrogen secretion. Biosynthesis of estrogen derived from testosterone through aromatization mechanism in ovarian granulose cells. This study aimed to determine changes in levels of serum testosterone and estrogen in hypothy…
Abstract Objective: To determine the effect of polymorphism of estrogen receptor β to the risk of epithelial ovarian carcinoma at Dr. Mohammad Hoesin Hospital Palembang Methods: This population-based case control study included 40 women with epithelial ovarian carcinoma and 40 controls, from January 2010 until December 2011. Data analysis was performed by Chi Square test.Results: Distribution …
Background: Estrogen has an important role in bone metabolism. The hypoestrogenemia condition occurring in postmenopausal women may affect bone metabolism. The mechanism action of estrogen to prevent the activity of osteoclast in bone resorption was mediated especially by estrogen receptor alpha gene (ESR1). The PvulJ polymorphism that occurs in ESR1 gene may alter their expression and function…
The purpose of research is observe the influence of giving “Fatimah” grass (Anastatica hierochuntica L) extract on the expression of estrogen receptor (ER) in the myometrium cells of pregnant mice. This research was laboratory experimental with the randomized post test only control group design. The sample of this research was female mice Mus musculus) asult. The process of pregnancy was ma…
Parotid pleomorphic adenoma (PPA) is a benign turnor frequently found in parotid salivary gland. This tumor has various biological behaviors including recurrence after surgery, ability to transform into the malignant form, and occasionally, metastasizes to lymph nodes or other organs. For this PPA turnor, it is appropriate to look for alternative therapy forms other than surgery which is assume…
To determine the correlation of TBF-ß1 and estrogen with prostate volume in BPH patients, old patients without BPH and young patient. We enrolled 30 patientsand allocated them into three groups. First group consists of BPH patients, second group consists of old male patients with more than 55 years of age, and third group consists of young male patients with less than 40 years of age. We analy…
With the increase of life expectancy for Indonesian women, along with the improved status of women in social life, it is expected that women's participation will increase correspondingly in the national development, even after menopouse. The endeavors in the field of health are directed to ensure that post-menopausal women will remain productive and enjoy a life of quality. With this objective …