This article from Women's International Pharmacy discusses the importance of hormonal balance in women's health. Hormones, produced by glands like the thyroid, adrenal, and pituitary, circulate in the bloodstream and interact with cells, affecting health significantly. Hormone imbalances can lead to issues like breast cancer, endometriosis, heart disease, and mood disorders. Estrogens, crucial hormones, decline after menopause and may require supplementation. The article also covers the roles of progesterone in reproductive health and its benefits, including protecting against fibrocystic breasts and cardiovascular disease, and the use of bioidentical progesterone. Additionally, it discusses testosterone's role in women's health, the impact of thyroid hormones on metabolism, and the functions of DHEA (Dehydroepiandrosterone) in the body. Hormone fluctuations are not considered inevitable, and regulating hormone balance is suggested as beneficial for women's health at all
stages.
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