About Hormones

What are HORMONES

Hormones are like body messengers that control how everything works inside us. When these messengers get out of balance, it can affect almost every part of our body and how we feel every day. All hormones that help our body, like estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA, and vitamin D, come from cholesterol.In treatments like Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT), we use hormones that are a perfect match to the ones our body makes. These 'bioidentical' hormones fit into our body's receptors better, causing fewer side effects compared to artificial hormones. This helps bring our hormones back into balance, making us feel better overall.

ESTROGEN

Estrogen, is a group of hormones that play a vital role in thedevelopment and functioning of the female reproductive system. The three primary types of estrogen are estrone, estradiol, and estriol. These hormones are produced mainly in the ovaries, with smaller amounts generated in the adrenal glands and fat tissues.

It also influences bone density, cholesterol levels, and various physiological processes in both males and females.  Imbalances in estrogen levels can lead to various health issues, including hormonal disorders, reproductive problems, and certain types of cancer. 

Some of the benefits of Oestrogen include:

• regulating body temperature

• Maintains collagen levels in skin

• Increases blood flow

• Promotes healthy sleep

• Reduces risk of heart disease

• Maintains bone and muscle strength

• Lowers the risk of colon cancer

• Helps maintain memory

• Decreases wrinkles

• Enhances concentration

• enhance mood

• revive libido

• improve memory

• relieve hot flushes and night sweats

• relieve vaginal dryness

• relieve urinary incontinence

  
  

PROGESTERONE

Progesterone is known as the ‘pro-gestation’ hormone. It is produced in thecorpus luteum in the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle, and by theplacenta during pregnancy.  Low levels of progesterone during menopause can cause hot flushes, night sweats, mood changes and vaginal dryness or discomfort. Progesterone levels decline faster than estrogen levels during peri-menopause and menopause, resulting in irregular cycles, heavy periods, headaches and mood swings. Progesterone has a potent effect on mood; it is soothing, calming and relaxing, and can help with sleep and memory. These symptoms may present during peri-menopause ,before menstrual changes

Some of the benefits of progesterone include:​

• regulates menstrual cycle

• natural anti-depressant

• restores sleep

• promotes bone strength

• Improves cholesterol levels

• Improves stamina

Testosterone

Testosterone is a sex hormone and an anabolic steroid. Although it istypically considered a male androgen, women also produce testosterone,but in smaller amounts.Some of the benefits of testosterone include:

• Increases libido

• Increases energy

• increases muscle mass

• Increases bone density

• Improves memory

• Increases self-confidence

What can a lack of testosterone feel like?

• Fatigue

• Irritability

• Depression

• Aches and pains in joints

• Dry and saggy skin

• Osteoporosis

• Weight loss

• Increased risk of heart attack

• Loss of muscle development

  
  

Vitamin D

Vitamin D is a steroid hormone. It supports stronger bones, improvesmuscle function and has a protective effect against multiple diseases andconditions such as cancer, type 1 diabetes and multiple sclerosis. Optimumlevels of vitamin D can benefit overall health and can have complementary effects with BHRT. 

DHEA

DHEA is produced by the adrenal glands, it is the hormone present in highest amounts in the human body. Converted into both Oestrogen and Testosterone, normal levels are essential to maintain brain function and memory, support the immune system and promote well-being and motivation

Some of the benefits of DHEA include:

• Increases libido

• Increases energy levels

• Improves memory

• Increases sense of well-being

• Increases self-confidence

What can a lack of DHEA feel like?

• Fatigue

• Lack of motivation and drive

• Aching joints

• Loss of muscle tone

• Weight gain

• Depression