Perimenopause is a natural transition marked by fluctuating estrogen levels that can trigger hot flashes, mood changes, sleep disturbances, weight gain, and cognitive shifts. Understanding how estrogen supports the heart, bones, brain, and emotional well-being is essential for managing symptoms effectively. This article explores estrogen’s vital role, the science behind perimenopausal changes, treatment options including HRT and non-hormonal approaches, and the cultural history shaping how women experience menopause today. Convenient at-home hormone testing can also provide valuable insight and empower women to take control of their health during this transformative stage.
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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.
Women, Men & Hormonal Health: Exploring Profile Collection
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Women, Men & Hormonal Health: Exploring Profile Collection Hormones are the body’s chemical messengers. When they are balanced, everything works smoothly; when not, it can feel like your body’s orchestra is out of tune. Hormone Lab UK’s Multi-Hormone / Profile Tests promise to help with that — giving a broader, more integrated picture rather than checking just one hormone in isolation. Below we explore what these tests offer, who benefits, and what to watch out for. What are the Multi-Hormone / Profile Tests? On Hormone Lab UK, the Multi-Hormone Profile Tests (also called “Profile Hormone Tests”) are sets of tests...