What is silastic capsule?

Silastic capsules are frequently used to study the physiologic effects of estrogen exposure in animal models. The Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare requires the sterilization of nonpharmaceutical-grade compounds before use.

Is estrogen a hormone?

Estrogens are a group of hormones that play an important role in the normal sexual and reproductive development in women. They are also sex hormones. The woman’s ovaries make most estrogen hormones, although the adrenal glands and fat cells also make small amounts of the hormones.

What happens if you have no estrogen?

Symptoms can linger for a lifetime. And the continued low estrogen levels lead to more serious health concerns. The rate of bone loss speeds up, increasing your risk of low bone density, osteopenia and osteoporosis. You also have a higher chance of having a heart attack, stroke or other heart-related issues.

What does lack of estrogen do to a woman?

Low estrogen levels can interfere with sexual development and sexual functions. They can also increase your risk for obesity, osteoporosis, and cardiovascular disease.

What does subcutaneous injection mean in medical terms?

Subcutaneous means under the skin. In this type of injection, a short needle is used to inject a drug into the tissue layer between the skin and the muscle. Medication given this way is usually absorbed more slowly than if injected into a vein, sometimes over a period of 24 hours.

What kind of equipment is used for subcutaneous injections?

Equipment used for subcutaneous injections includes: Medication: Vials of liquid medication can be single-use or multiuse. Vials can also be filled with a powder to which liquid needs to be added. Syringes: The needles are short, at 5/8 inches long. The thickness of the needle is usually 25 or 27 gauge.

What are the novel modalities of subcutaneous drug administration?

Novel modalities of subcutaneous drug delivery include dermojets, pellet implantation, device implantation 1. Dermojet: Dermojets are high-velocity jets of drug solution projected into the subcutaneous tissue, enabling virtually painless administration.

Is there such thing as a subcutaneous incision?

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