The Female Hormone Blueprint: Decoding PCOS, Cycles, and Testosterone Dynamics
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Balancing Your Hormones 101
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Join us in this episode as we delve deep into understanding the world of hormones and the havoc they can wreak if not balanced correctly.
What to Expect:
- Key Insights from a webinar on hormonal balance.
- Hormones Highlighted:
- Testosterone: Too much can be a bad thing!
- Estrogen: The significance of its normal cycle.
- Visual Discussion on normal cycles vs. cycles with hormonal issues, especially PCOS.
- Why should you care?
- The devastating impact of hormonal imbalances.
- The connection between hair loss in women and hormones.
- Common Causes of Hormonal Imbalance:
- Androgens (male hormones)
- Excessive insulin
- Genetic factors
- Lifestyle
- Symptoms to Look Out For:
- Excessive hair growth
- Weight gain
- Ovarian cysts
- Low libido
- Irregular periods
- ...and many more!
- Deep Dive: The role of insulin in this symphony.
- Hormonal Symphony: How FSH, LH, Estrogen, Testosterone, and Progesterone play their parts in the body.
- Action Steps: How you can start addressing hormonal issues and find a balance.
Stick around as we break down the intricacies of how our body's hormones function and learn the steps to get them back in harmony!
Final Takeaway: There's no magic bullet for hormonal issues. We need to adopt a poly therapy approach. Learn how in this episode.
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