Women’s Health, Wellness, and Nutrition
Estrogen Testing General Guidelines Estrogens, an important group of hormones produced mainly in the ovaries of women, and (in small amounts) the testes of men are also produced in the adrenal cortex, as well as the placenta during pregnancy. Each of the three components of estrogen, estrone (E1), estradiol (E2), and estriol (E3) serve an important,
Testosterone Testing General Guidelines Testing for the hormone testosterone is done with a simple blood sample to determine the level of androgen in the bloodstream. While testosterone is referred to as the “male” hormone, affecting physical strength, hair growth and sexual desire in men, it is also produced by females, and plays a role in
Though the majority of women will navigate menstruation with only mild to moderate discomfort, for a small number of females, the childbearing years may be agonizing. Fraught with intense pelvic pain, intestinal disturbances, and marked fatigue, about 11% of American women suffer with a condition known as endometriosis.[13] Endometriosis affects 5 million women in the
Derived from the Greek word “pausis” meaning cessation, and the root word “men” meaning month, menopause literally translates to, the end of monthly cycles. This is a natural time in a women’s life when she ceases to menstruate monthly. This usually occurs anytime between age 45 and 55. Over the course of time, a woman’s
Diabetes is the most common endocrine disorder. According to the Centers for Disease Control, nearly 10% of the U.S. population now has diabetes, and roughly one-fourth of those struggling with the disease go undiagnosed and untreated. With 30 million Americans suffering from diabetes, this is rapidly becoming one of the fastest growing health concerns for
