Blog — reproductive hormones
When to Choose Menstrual Cycle Mapping vs Fertility Testing
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Understanding your hormones is essential for addressing fertility concerns, cycle irregularities, and hormone-related symptoms. This article explains the key differences between Menstrual Cycle Mapping and Fertility Testing, helping you choose the most suitable option based on your goals, symptoms, and the level of insight you need into your reproductive health.
How Hormones and Neurotransmitters Shape PMS & PMDD: The Science Behind Menstrual Mood Disorders
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PMS and PMDD are more than hormonal mood swings—they are complex neuroendocrine conditions driven by interactions between sex hormones and neurotransmitters like serotonin, GABA, and cortisol. This article explains the science behind menstrual mood disorders and highlights how advanced hormone and neurotransmitter testing from Hormone Lab UK and ZRT Laboratory can help identify imbalances and guide personalised treatment.
PATIENT GLOSSARY
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A comprehensive guide to understanding hormone health—from adrenal function and thyroid balance to menopause, andropause, metabolism, and reproductive wellness. Learn how hormonal imbalances develop, how they affect energy, mood, weight, and overall wellbeing, and how modern testing methods like saliva, blood spot, and bioidentical therapies can support personalised health and long-term vitality.
Understanding Hormones: The Complete Guide to How They Shape Your Health
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Hormones influence everything from energy and mood to weight, sleep, skin, and long-term health — yet imbalances often go unnoticed. This in-depth guide explains how hormones work, the most common signs of imbalance, and why testing is essential for understanding your body. Learn how cortisol, thyroid hormones, estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and insulin shape your wellbeing, and discover practical steps to restore balance naturally through personalised testing, nutrition, lifestyle changes, and targeted support. This is your complete roadmap to understanding and improving your hormonal health.
Saliva Testing for Hormones: Accurate, Convenient, and At-Home
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Saliva Testing for Hormones: Accurate, Convenient, and At-Home.