Naturally occurring estrogen and progesterone have been found to influence the development and growth of some cancers. Because birth control pills contain female hormones, researchers have been interested in determining whether there is any link between these widely used contraceptives and cancer risk.
Patricia /pÉËtrÉªÊÉ/ is a common female given name of Latin origin. Derived from the Latin word patrician, meaning noble, the masculine form of the name is Patrick.The name Patricia was the second most common female name in the United States according to the 1990 US Census.It is commonly shortened to 'Pat', 'Pati/Paty', 'Patsy', 'Patty/Patti/Pattie', 'Trish' or 'Trisha/Tricia'.These diminutives are sometimes used as names in their own right.he name Patricia was the second most common female name in the United States according to the 1990 US Census. It is commonly shortened to 'Pat', 'Pati/Paty', 'Patsy', 'Patty/Patti/Pattie', 'Trish' or 'Trisha/Tricia'. These diminutives are sometimes used as names in their own right.
The name Adriana means 'woman from Hadria; dark one'. It is derived from the word ater which is of the meaning 'black'. The generic name has been used by various popes. Also from the Roman nickname.Adriana is a form of the German and English Adria.Adriana is the feminine form of the English, German, Polish, Romanian, and Russian Adrian. The name Adriana is widely used; it has 42 forms that are used in English and foreign languages.he generic name has been used by various popes. Also from the Roman nickname. Adriana is a form of the German and English Adria. Adriana is the feminine form of the English, German, Polish, Romanian, and Russian Adrian.