What are the main hormones and what do they do?

by Debra Richardson – December 09, 2024

The main hormones include steriod hormones (aka sex hormones) and protein hormones (aka peptide hormones).

Which hormones are the sex hormones?

They include Estrogen, Progesterone Testosterone. Both Estrogen and Progesterone are made in the ovaries.

Estrogen

Estrogen is probably the most well-known sex hormone and an important female hormone. It includes Estradiol, Estrone, and Estriol; of these 3 Estrogens, Estriol is considered to be safe and effective for symptoms of menopause.

Estrogen has a very importaant role in regulation of the menstrual cycle, but it is also involved in functions of the heart, blood vessels, bones, breasts, skin, hair, mucus membranes, pelvic muscles and the brain.

Progesterone

Progesterone is also a female sex hormone and is vital for the regulation of various bodily functions. Progesterone is produced in the ovaries and the adrenal glands. Men also produce some progesterone.

Progesterone is the hormone that controls the monthly cycle of a woman and prepares for pregnancy each month.

Testosterone

Testosterone is the hormone responsible for the development of male sexual characteristics. Despite being a male sex hormone, testosterone also contributes to sex drive, bone density and muscle strength in women.

DHEA

DHEA is produced in the Adrenal gland, in turn, DHEA helps produce other hormones, includingÃTestosterone and Estrogen.Ã DHEA serves an important function when there is a ready supply available to be converted to other hormones when needed.

Many of the problems that men and women experience are related to hormone imbalance.

  • Women need not continue to suffer from hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, depression, vaginal dryness, osteoporosis, fibrocystic lumps, and other hormonally-related symptoms. There are natural remedies available to greatly alleviate these symptoms and help restore hormone balance, even after menopause or hysterectomy.
  • Men need not experience loss of energy, libido or muscle tone. Many men are now feeling new youthful energy, restored sex drive and more desire to exercise with better muscle gain and renewed interest in former activities.

by Debra Richardson – December 09, 2024

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