Managing hormone conditions involves regulating sex hormones like testosterone and estrogen while monitoring markers for thyroid and adrenal health.
Estrogen is the primary hormone produced in the ovaries. The ovaries begin their production of estrogen in response to chemical stimulation from the area of the brain known as the pituitary gland.
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Cortisol is a very important hormone, because it influences inflammation and plays a role in the stress response. The adrenal glands secrete this hormone into circulation four times per day. Its earliest and largest release, which occurs around 8 AM, effectively provides the energy to start the day.
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According to womenβs health expert Christiane Northrup, M.D., estrogen dominance is defined as a syndrome caused by a hormonal imbalance leading to higher levels of estrogen relative to progesterone.
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