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.
Using Birth Control Pills to Balance Hormones. Birth control pills can be used for much more than contraception, they can be utilized to control menstrual cramps, regulate periods and balance hormones. The same system for taking a birth control pill as a contraceptive is used when taking the pill for hormone balance. The typical hormone imbalance is caused by a deficiency or surplus of the hormones estrogen or progesterone. These hormones can become unbalanced through a variety of reasons including: