Jessica George ’24 Figure 1 Nicotine use disorder has a profound impact on hormones, yet sex differences are poorly understood. Maintaining a harmonious sex-hormone balance is essential for the optimal functioning of the body, as it regulates a wide range of physiological processes. Aromatase serves as the critical enzyme responsible for the conversion of androgens into estrogens, a process fundamental to functions associated with emotional … Continue reading Nicotine exposure discovered to block aromatase activity in healthy women