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When Hormones Shape the Mind

Posted by Hormone Lab UK Editorial Team on

When Hormones Shape the Mind Hormones are powerful chemical messengers that quietly influence not only our bodies but also our thoughts and emotions. While neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine often get the spotlight for controlling mood, science now shows that hormones can have just as much impact on mental well-being. 1. The Emotional Swing of Oestrogen and Progesterone Women often experience emotional changes before menstruation, after childbirth, or during menopause. These phases involve major shifts in oestrogen and progesterone. Before menstruation: Falling oestrogen can lower serotonin, leading to irritability or sadness. After childbirth: A sudden hormone drop can trigger postpartum...

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Why Hormone Profiles Matter for Men’s Health

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When it comes to men's hormonal health, one test is rarely enough. Explore why hormone profiles that measure multiple markers together are the most effective way to identify the root cause of symptoms.

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Connection Between Hormones and Hair Loss

Posted by Dr. Kate Placzek on

Thinning hair is more than a cosmetic concern — it is often a signal of something happening internally. From stress and cortisol to menopause, thyroid dysfunction, PCOS and nutritional deficiencies, hormones play a central role in hair health. Dr. Kate Placzek breaks down the science behind hormonal hair loss and what you can do about it.

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How Hormones Lead to Obesity

Posted by Margaret Groves on

Imbalances in estrogen, testosterone, progesterone and cortisol — brought on by ageing, diet and modern-day stress — are key drivers of the obesity epidemic. Learn how your hormones influence fat distribution and weight regulation, and how at-home hormone testing can help you take control.

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Why I’m One OB/GYN Who Is Not Prescribing the Birth Control Pill

Posted by Dr. Felice Gersh on

Birth control pills are marketed as hormonal contraception — but they contain no natural hormones whatsoever. In this candid post, OB/GYN Dr. Felice Gersh explains why she stopped prescribing the Pill, what synthetic hormones actually do to the female body, and why understanding your natural hormone rhythms matters more than ever.

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