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Understanding hormones

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common symptoms of hormone imbalance

  • Irregular or absent periods

  • Hot flashes & Night sweats

  • Vaginal dryness

  • Painful intercourse

  • Mood changes 

  • Difficulty sleeping

  • Decreased sex drive

  • Changes in appetite or digestion 

  • Decreased sex drive

  • Erectile dysfunction

  • Fatigue

  • Decreased muscle mass and strength

  • Decreased bone mass

  • Difficulty concentrating

  • Depression

Understanding Hormones: List

What are hormones?

Hormones are chemical messengers that are produced by the endocrine glands, which include the pituitary, thyroid, adrenal, and reproductive glands. They regulate various bodily functions, such as metabolism, growth and development, mood, and reproductive processes.

Understanding Hormones: Text

Estrogen

Estrogen is a hormone that is primarily produced by the ovaries in females, but is also produced in smaller amounts by the adrenal glands and fat cells in both males and females.

  • Regulates the menstrual cycle

  • Promotes the growth and maintenance of bone density

  • Helps to regulate cholesterol levels

  • Helps to maintain healthy skin and hair

  • Regulates mood and cognitive function

Testosterone

Testosterone is a hormone primarily produced by the testicles in males, but is also produced in smaller amounts by the ovaries in females and the adrenal glands in both males and females.

  • Promotes the growth of muscle mass and strength

  • Promotes the growth and maintenance of bone density

  • Stimulates the production of red blood cells

  • Helps to regulate mood and cognitive function

  • Regulates sex drive (libido)

progesterone

Progesterone is a hormone that is primarily produced by the ovaries in females, but is also produced in smaller amounts by the adrenal glands. It plays an important role in the menstrual cycle and balancing estrogen.

  • Helps to regulate the menstrual cycle

  • Helps to regulate mood and cognitive function

  • Helps to regulate the immune system

  • Increases body temperature

DHEA

DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone) is a hormone that is primarily produced by the adrenal glands.  It is a precursor hormone, meaning that it is converted into other hormones in the body, such as testosterone and estrogen.

  • Helps to regulate the immune system

  • Helps to maintain bone density

  • Promotes the growth and development of muscle mass

  • Helps to regulate mood and cognitive function

  • Helps to regulate energy levels

  • Helps to maintain healthy skin

Understanding Hormones: Infographics

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