Prostaglandins are powerful signaling agents in the human body. The two-dozen or so members of this family of small lipid messengers underpin many profound physiological events — including ...

Endogenous prostaglandins (PGs) and their receptors are found in the aqueous humor drainage pathways. Endogenous PGs biochemically regulate the matrix metalloproteinases and tissue inhibitors of ...

The recent finding that cyclopentenone prostaglandins inhibit IκB kinase provides a new explanation for the anti-inflammatory effects of these molecules. However, inhibition of prostaglandin ...

One study found that 73% of women experience GI issues during their cycle. Here's what you need to know about period poops ...

Prostaglandins (PGs) are ubiquitous compounds found throughout the body, including the eye. They are involved in a variety of ocular functions, two of which are intraocular pressure (IOP ...

Medically reviewed by Cordelia Nwankwo, MD If you have ever had to race to the bathroom at the start of your menstrual cycle, then you have likely experienced period poops. Period poops or bowel ...

Pain is the stimulation of nerve endings, either due to swelling or release of prostaglandins, and painkillers work on the same pathway to the pain. Dr Mary Joan McLeod 2. Painkillers follow the ...