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Tuesday, May 09, 2006
Relaxin in Pregnancy
RELAXIN
Relaxin is a naturally occurring hormone found in both men and women. In females, it is secreted in the ovaries, uterus and breast tissue, and in males, it is secreted in the seminal tubule.
Relaxin is a hormone that is secreted by the corpus luteum at ovulation and throughout pregnancy,should conception occur, also in the placenta and the lining of the pregnant uterus. The corpus luteum continues to secrete this hormone in significant amounts throughout pregnancy, unlike progesterone secretion, which declines appreciably. Circulating relaxin shows a marked increase in the late luteal phase of early pregnancy, where the peak value is detected. It can be found in the amniotic fluid and in maternal blood.
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RelaxinÂs diverse actions in rats. Those seven targets where effects of circulating relaxin have been demonstrated during pregnancy are indicated with solid lines. There is also evidence of action of relaxin in the skin, ovary, liver, heart, and lung. Email: info.@phoenixpeptide.com
RelaxinÂs actions in the non-reproductive targets occur in both male and female rats, and their physiological significance is not complely understood.
The hormone is critical to the functioning of many parts of the human body. For example, it has been shown to effect the relaxation of smooth muscles, and it improves the integrity and quality of collagen within nerve tissue. Receptor sites for relaxin in the body include smooth muscles, cardiac muscles, the autonomic and central nervous systems, and connective tissue.
Relaxin: A hormone produced during pregnancy that facilitates the birth process by causing a softening and lengthening of the cervix and the pubic symphysis (the place where the pubic bones come together). Relaxin also inhibits contractions of the uterus and may play a role in timing of delivery. Relaxin works by simultaneously cutting collagen production and increasing collagen breakdown. MedicinNet.com
Monday, March 27, 2006
Relxin in Puberty
Sunday, November 13, 2005
"Rock Tit", Nipples
Tuesday, July 26, 2005
THE HUMAN BREAST
The human breast is normal and standard equipment among women, and mammary glands are common among mammals. That is why they are referred to as mammae, and children refer to their mothers as "mamma". A child knows its mamma from others and distinguishes her from their father because "she" is the one with the breasts.
The breast is made up of both fatty tissue and glandular milk-producing tissues. The ratio of fatty versus glandular tissue varies among individuals. In addition, with the onset of menopause (ie, decrease in estrogen levels), the relative amount of fatty tissue increases as the glandular tissue diminishes. The soft tissues of the breast are supported by the suspensory ligaments of Cooper. These ligaments run throughout the breast tissue parenchyma from the deep fascia beneath the breast and attach to the dermis of the skin. Since they are not taut, they allow for the natural motion of the breast. Eventually, this results in breast ptosis since these ligaments relax with age and time. Sensory innervation of the breast is dermatomal in nature. It is mainly derived from the anterolateral and anteromedial branches of thoracic intercostal nerves T3-T5. Supraclavicular nerves from the lower fibers of the cervical plexus also provide innervation to the upper and lateral portions of the breast. Researchers believe sensation to the nipple derives from the lateral cutaneous branch of T4. The blood of the breast skin depends on the subdermal plexus, which is in communication with underlying deeper vessels supplying the breast parenchyma. The blood supply is derived from (1) perforating branches of the internal mammary artery, (2) the lateral thoracic artery, (3) the thoracodorsal artery, (4) intercostal artery perforators, and (5) the thoracoacromial artery. This rich blood supply allows for growth, development, repair as in modeling after pregnancy and lactation. The breast lies over the musculature that encases the chest wall. The muscles involved include the pectoralis major, serratus anterior, external oblique, and rectus abdominus fascia. The blood supply that provides circulation to these muscles then perforates through to the breast parenchyma, thus also supplying blood to the breast. By maintaining continuity with the underlying musculature, the breast tissue is richly supplied with oxygen, hormones and nutritionly enriched blood.
Tuesday, October 26, 2004
"Sweet Potatoes"
Young women in their developmental years would normally grow round, full and firm breasts, "Full Moons". These fortunate young women hardly need a bra for support except perhaps to maintain a sense of decency.
Then there are the exceptions, the early bloomer "full figured women", those whom develop early and much. From large to extra large breasts, and for them they require all the support they can get.
An other; "Two Eggs in a Pan". You've noted how after cracking an
egg and plopping it into a pan there is this small little mound sitting there. These unfortunate women are the late, slow or never bloomers. They try padded bra's, tissue paper,"falsey's" or what ever to look more the part of a real woman. Eventually they may give up and accept what nature has given them and make the most of it as they are. To some it is never say never and go for implants or reconstruction or augmentation.
As a natural or alternative health practitioner I found that most women's aches and pains or symptoms seemed to evolve around their menstrual cycle, as in premenstral stress or tension (PMS/PMT) and in doing reflex testing these women most often suffered from hormonal balance problems.
In correcting certain hormonal imbalances, which I will explain later, interesting things begin to happen, not only did PMS/PMT symptoms such as abdominal, back and leg cramps, emotional upsets, irregular cycles and such improve or disappear but breast pain and rehabilitation of size, fullness and texture improved. Three (3) of the 20-30 women that opted into my test series gained 3"(inches) to their bust. All of the other women whom remained in my little experiment for at least 3 months gained no less than 2"(inches) to their bust measurement. All said they felt somewhat firmer and fuller. See testimonials to be added to blog.