Estrogen is an extremely important hormone in both men and women, controlling hundreds of functions throughout the body. Although we often identify estrogen as a female hormone of reproduction and sexual characteristics, estrogen is also important in maintaining a healthy heart and blood vessels, brain, bones, lungs, and intestinal tract, in addition to affecting both libido (sex drive), and mood. Many women are concerned about estrogen supplementation because of its potentia

Cortisol is the body's primary stress hormone and is released in a 'circadian' pattern during a 24 hour day (high in the morning, low at nig

30% of women who choose to have only their uterus removed are convinced by their doctors to also have their ovaries removed ‘just in case’ .

In a premenopausal woman, elevated stress hormones end up "shutting down" estrogen (and progesterone) production on many levels. Read more

By appreciating the synergy between your hormones and their intricate connections and relationships, you are able decipher your body make up

Estrogen and Cortisol explained.