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Page 16| Abby's Magazine - www.AbbysMag.com In women, the ovaries produce many hormones. The most influen al hormones are estrogen and progesterone, which interact to coordinate a woman's menstrual cycle during her reproduc ve years, along with testosterone. The brain produces follicle s mula ng hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) which trigger hormone produc on from the ovaries. When any of the above hormones are imbalanced, symptoms may occur. Imbalances are most common during puberty and menopause, but can occur at any age. Several condi ons are well known to be associated with hormonal Female Hormones imbalance including: polycys c ovarian syndrome (PCOS), endometriosis, breast disease, and menstrual irregulari es. • Acne or oily skin • Bloa ng • Bone loss • Decreased fer lity • Depression • Excess facial and body hair • Hot flashes • Heavy or painful periods • Irregular periods • Irritability • Loss of muscle mass • Loss of scalp hair • Low libido • Memory lapses • Mood swings • Nervousness • Night sweats • Poor concentra on • Sleep disturbances • Tender or fibrocys c breasts • Urinary incon nence • Vaginal dryness • Weight gain Do aluminum-containing an perspirants contribute to breast cysts and cancer? Philippa D. Darbe at the University of Reading, UK, contends they do. Aluminum (Al) salts in an perspirants combine with proteoglycans and damaged cells to form a plug that blocks sweat ducts. It is curious that cysts, caused by blocked mammary gland, occur most o en in the breasts upper outer quadrant, the region closest to the armpit. An perspirants are a significant source of aluminum and studies have shown that aluminum is absorbed through the skin, according to Ferdinando Manillo. Aluminum is also known to damage genes. At this point, the evidence linking Al-containing an perspirants to breast cysts and cancer is not conclusive. However, women who prefer to follow preventa ve measures par cularly those with a history of breast cysts-should seek alterna ves!