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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 the
development 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 the
corpus luteum in the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle, and by the
placenta 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 is
typically 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, improves
muscle function and has a protective effect against multiple diseases and
conditions such as cancer, type 1 diabetes and multiple sclerosis. Optimum
levels of vitamin D can benefit overall health and can have complimentary
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?