Dr. Winnifred B. Cutler and her work are highlighted with our
distinction, Woman of the Week. This
distinction is given to a Woman who has been a leader in Woman’s Issues.
The correct pronunciation is FAIR-uh-moans. What are pheromones, who has them, and what do they
do?
Pheromones were first described in animals. They were
described as being a substance that helped to promote the species. But did
pheromones exist in humans? Scientific research, backed by a peer-reviewed
journal, did not exist until around 1986. Winnifred Cutler, Ph.D. spearheaded the
transition from animal to human research, compiling an excellent summary of her
early work done to date in 1999 (1). Dr.
Cutler’s studies on female sexual dysfunction cited several main etiologies:
hormone changes leading to pheromone reduction; increased age; and pelvic
surgery.
By 2005, there were 4 recognized Classes of Pheromones:
1.
Sex-attractant human pheromones
2.
Recognition mother-infant
pheromones
3.
Menstrual synchrony female pheromones
4.
Territorial-marking animal pheromones
A more comprehensive definition is found at Dr. Cutler’s Athena Institute, which offers concise
education and treatment information. Not only is her personal work highlighted,
but a broad perspective of Pheromones is provided. Additionally, information on
her Institute, admissions, and medical school admissions articles are offered.
We especially are grateful that this website offers an in-depth highlight on
scientific, double-blind, placebo-controlled, peer-reviewed journal
publication, which is the Gold Standard of scientific research. Her Pheromone
definition is as follows:
“Pheromones are naturally occurring odorless substances the
fertile body excretes externally, conveying an airborne signal that provides
information to, and triggers responses from, the opposite sex of the same
species.”
To aid in pheromone-diminished causes of decreased sexual
desire, Dr. Cutler has synthesized topical pheromone cosmetics.
We are thrilled to convey this honor to Dr. Winnifred
Cutler, who deserves mention and recognition for devoting a lifetime to
clinical and bench research that has been published in scientific,
peer-reviewed journals. Hat’s Off to You!
Here is a pasted copy of transcript on her Home Page: __________________________________________________
- Science Home
- Top Stories
- Dr. Cutler's Articles
- Discoveries
- Cutler In the Scientific Community
- Other Health Research
- Grants and Help
Winnifred Cutler, Ph.D.
Founded Athena Institute in 1986
Dr. Winnifred Cutler, B.S. in
Psychology Cum Laude from Ursinus College in 1973, earned her Ph.D. in
Biology from the University of Pennsylvania in 1979 followed by
postdoctoral work in behavioral endocrinology at Stanford University. In
1985 she co-founded the Women's Wellness Program at the Hospital of the
University of Pennsylvania. She has published over 35 scientific
papers, is co-inventor on 5 patents and author of eight books on women's
health translated into 7 languages - including her newest book, Hormones and Your Health: The Smart Woman's Guide to Hormonal and Alternative Therapies for Menopause (April 2009) with essential information for women over age 35 to achieve their 'personal-best' health.
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(Hey! Yay! Another colleague from Stanford and the University of Pennsylvania! Both! Yay!)
Dr. Cutler's website may be viewed at www.athenainstitute.com. Visit! Tweet! Share!
Make Contact!
“Women Helping Women”. That is our encouragement for the day! Now Onward & Forward in 2012!
REFERENCE:
(1) Cutler WB.
Human Sex-Attractant Pheromones: Discovery, Research, Development, and
Application in Sex Therapy. Psychiatric
Annals: Vol: 29(1), pp 54-59; 1999.
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