The Identification of Gene Products in a Gene Library. Restriction enzymes (to cut the DNA) and gel electrophoresis (to separate the resulting fragments) can be used to produce a physical map of DNA segments in a process known as restriction mapping.
Estrogen pills may be prescribed to lessen the symptoms of menopause, like hot flashes. Estrogen is used in birth control pills to prevent conception. The thickness of the endometrium changes along with the female's menstrual cycle. Older women may have an estrogen deficiency as they begin menopause.
In addition to treating menopause-related symptoms, estrogen and other hormones are prescribed to treat reproductive health and. disorders (the endocrine system is the system in the body that regulates hormone production and function). Some uses of hormone therapy include the following situations: 1  delayed puberty.