What are Natural Hormones?

In simplest terms, natural hormones are chemical messengers that course through our bloodstream and enter tissues where they turn on switches to the genetic machinery that regulate everything that happens in our bodies. Natural hormones can be thought of as the life giving force that controls our physical, mental and emotional well being.

Different glands and organs throughout the body produce natural hormones. For example, the pancreas produces the hormone insulin, whereas the ovaries produce estrogens and progesterone. Other glands such as the pituitary and hypothalamus in the brain secrete natural hormones such as FSH (follicle stimulating hormone) and LH (luteinizing hormone) that control how much estrogen and progesterone are produced by the ovaries.

The Main Hormones: (Estrogen, Progesterone and Testosterone)

Estrogen

Estrogen can be considered as the most important natural hormone in women. It controls overall body functioning and stability. Unbalanced levels of the estrogen natural hormone can cause a series of dissorders in women, including menopause symptoms.

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Progesterone

The right amount of the natural hormone progesterone is crucial to a woman who is trying to become pregnant. Also, low progesterone levels are a common cause of infertility.

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Testosterone

Women bodies, as well as men's, produce the natural hormone testosterone, which plays an important role in sexuality. Low testosterone levels can cause different dissorders related to sexual function, including loss of libido.

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