If Women Just Had Their Hormones Back The Way They Were!
June 2024
in “
Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism
”
TLDR Balancing hormones is crucial for women's health and may require hormone therapy.
The article discusses the impact of hormonal imbalances in women, which can lead to symptoms such as hair loss, irregular periods, and psychosocial disturbances. It emphasizes the importance of balancing hormones like oestrogen, testosterone, and progesterone, which are crucial for various reproductive functions. While natural remedies such as exercise and stress reduction can help manage these imbalances, hormone therapy (HT) may be necessary for some individuals. The article highlights the need for primary care physicians to recognize and appropriately manage hormonal imbalances, using evidence from the author's extensive practice and literature research to guide when hormone prescriptions are appropriate.