As a whole, skeletal dysplasias are not common. They affect one in every 4,000-5,000 births, although the incidence may be higher since the symptoms may not manifest until early childhood, when short stature, joint abnormalities or other complications arise.
Role of Hormones in the Body. Hormones play a role in nearly every aspect of the bodyâs day to day functioning. For example, they regulate sexual functioning, menstruation, pregnancy, bone health, and the bodyâs overall mood and emotions.
New studies show female hormones could be the reason women are more at risk, suggesting hormone replacement therapy could have a protective effect. Itâs no secret that men and womenâs brains are wired differently â sophisticated scanners have shown this for years. For instance, women are more likely to suffer from depression, but are less vulnerable to the kind of brain damage you can get in a car accident.