One of the stereotypes about women is that they - being, mood, and along with the actions which are at the mercy of hormones. It should say at once that this view is far from the truth. Hormones undoubtedly have a huge impact on women's lives, but not enslave them. Understanding exactly how hormones may influence the body, mind and emotions Emotions and culture: how to decipher the emotional code   women, help to cope with their negative influence and strengthen their positive effects.

Infancy

Although the first "attack" on the psyche hormone strongly associated with puberty, they begin to influence the person from the beginning of life.

Newborn (not only girls but also boys) may be increased one breast, or both, and sometimes have even a small quantity of fluid, resembles milk. For a long time it was believed that this is due to the female hormone estrogen Estrogen - the key to bone health Which falls during pregnancy from mother to child through the placenta and stimulates breast development in a child. According to another hypothesis, the reduction in estrogen levels in the blood of the child makes his brain more than the hormone prolactin, which may also lead to breast enlargement. After a few weeks the chest, usually becoming completely normal.

In girls, breasts may begin to grow again in the first two years of life. This is due to the action of hormones, which produces the child's body. However, all this does not last long, and then the normal production of hormones until there comes a very important period in human development.

Transitional age

During puberty hormones give start major changes in the female body. Breast becomes more and takes feminine form; armpits and groin begin to grow hair; girls are taller. Finally, begin monthly.

Awkward age usually lasts at least four years. Not surprisingly, many girls find it difficult to adapt to the changed your body, manifested sexuality Nine ways to experience their sexuality   and mood swings that accompany the transition to a new stage.

All you need for this change is in the person from birth, but these mechanisms on for many years remain "off" until the day when the hypothalamus to begin large quantities of GnRH, or gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH). It stimulates the hypothalamus to produce luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), which in turn stimulate the ovaries so that they begin to produce more female hormones.

Female sex hormones

The most important hormones produced by the ovaries, called female hormones; the two most important of them - estrogen and progesterone. The ovaries also produce small quantities of the male hormone - testosterone. During puberty, estrogen stimulates breast development and the final formation of the vagina, uterus and fallopian tubes. He is also responsible for the acceleration of growth and change in the distribution of body fat, because of what is normal most of the fat begins to be deposited on the hips, buttocks and thighs. Testosterone promotes increased muscle mass and bone.

Beginning with puberty PH FSS, estrogen and progesterone Progesterone - norm and pathology   They play a very important role in regulating the menstrual cycle. Generation of each of these hormones increases and decreases in time, but together they provide a consistent chain of events in the body. Each month, due to the action of female hormones one egg (of a few hundred thousand in each ovary) "matures", the egg leaves the fallopian tubes and enters the uterus. If the egg is not fertilized, after a time, the level of estrogen and progesterone decreases. Left without the "support" of these hormones uterine lining peels off and is gradually removed from the body through the vagina - this is menstrual bleeding.

Candida white (candida albicans) - the most common type of yeast-like fungus that triggers the development of fungal diseases (candidiasis or thrush) in men and women. To date, it found more than one hundred and fifty species of fungi, of which only ten really harmful to human health and provoke fungal disease. Candidiasis in men develops fairly standard procedure and is accompanied by a number of characteristic symptoms.

Oral candidiasis in men

Oral candidiasis (thrush or moniliaz) usually becomes the first consequence of the uncontrolled multiplication of fungal microorganisms. Most often, oral candidiasis affects young children who regularly take antibiotics or adults with weakened immune systems. For example, according to statistics, more than ninety percent of men with advanced HIV infection is observed oral candidiasis.

The most common symptoms of oral candidiasis in men - the appearance of the oral mucosa (the inside of the cheeks, on the gums, tongue and back of the throat) characteristic white spots that may flake off, bleed and become inflamed. Cracking and skin irritation observed in the corners of the mouth. In addition, oral candidiasis causes halitosis Breath (halitosis) - is sometimes useful to close the mouth , Complicates the process of chewing and swallowing food.

Esophageal candidiasis in men

Oral candidiasis in the absence of proper treatment can spread to the throat and esophagus (hollow muscular tube through which food enters the stomach). As in the case of oral candidiasis Oral candidiasis - affects not only children , The main feature of esophageal candidiasis - is the appearance of the characteristic white spots, which are due to the constant friction when swallowing food often become inflamed, causing a burning sensation and pain. The rapid multiplication mildew may form fungal colonies in the gut, which in turn, can cause damage to the intestinal wall.

Candidiasis of the penis

Fungal colonies develop in warm and humid environment, so one of the most common types of candidiasis - Candida is the genitals Candidiasis genitals: possible severe complications   (men - Candidiasis of the penis). From this disease more often than men suffer from weakened immune systems (with various forms of cancer, HIV, diabetes). In the case of penile candida fungal microorganisms proliferate on the skin of the penis and its surrounding areas of the skin (especially in the absence of circumcision).

One of the main consequences of candidiasis penis in men - balanitis, an inflammation of the penis. Balanitis is an inflammation of the glans penis, itching, pain, change in skin color. In addition, very often balanitis accompanies inflammation of the urethra, which in turn makes the process extremely painful urination and ejaculation. Fungal organisms accumulate under the foreskin (externally such clusters look like cottage cheese), leading to the emergence of a distinct odor. Candidiasis may spread to the thighs, buttocks and scrotum.

In addition to a weakened immune system, the main factors causing candidiasis in men Candidiasis in men: what is the reason? Are neglecting personal hygiene and infection during sexual intercourse. Although candidiasis is not considered a disease, sexually transmitted, can be infected with thrush during sexual intercourse.

Candidiasis skin in men

Candidiasis of the skin can also be the result of weak immunity or continuous use of antibiotics, but most often it is a fungal disease in men with diabetes (especially obesity). Fungal colonies thrive in warm, moist environment - the armpits, between the toes, under the nails, a large skin folds. The main symptoms of skin candidiasis in men - the appearance on the skin of the individual red or gray itchy lesions, dermatitis, skin inflammation, infection of the hair follicles, unpleasant musty odor.