Hormone Health Hub: Expert Insights on Testing, Balance & Better Living — home hormone testing UK

Hot flushes, night sweats, anxiety, insomnia and brain fog — menopause can feel overwhelming. But what is actually happening biochemically? In this case study, Dr. Kate Placzek and Dr. Allison Smith walk through the test results of Julia, a newly postmenopausal woman, showing exactly how hormone and neurotransmitter imbalances drive menopausal symptoms — and what can be done about it.

Your adrenal glands are your body's frontline stress managers — producing cortisol, DHEA and adrenaline to keep you functioning under pressure. But when stress becomes chronic, these glands can fall out of balance, leading to fatigue, weight gain, insomnia, anxiety and more. Discover how adrenal hormones work, what imbalance looks like, and 10 evidence-based tips to restore balance.

Nearly a third of the UK population suffers from insomnia — yet many are still unaware of the powerful connection between hormones and sleep. When cortisol and melatonin fall out of rhythm, or when neurotransmitters are disrupted by menopause or chronic stress, restorative sleep becomes elusive. Find out whether hormones are contributing to your sleep loss — and what you can do about it.

Norepinephrine and epinephrine follow a distinct diurnal rhythm — rising through the morning, peaking in the afternoon, and falling at night. When this pattern is disrupted by chronic stress, the consequences ripple through every hormonal system in the body. Learn how the stress response works and how dried urine testing can reveal imbalances.