What is a normal menstrual cycle?
Before looking into progesterone deficiency or Estrogen dominance it’s important to understand what classify’s as a normal menstrual cycle. We need to understand what happens during Ovulation in order to be able to fully understand Anovulation. The menstrual cycle is sequence of precisely timed hormonal events that when combined create the environment for pregnancy to […]
How Ovulation changes with age
To understand endocrine activity and illnesses we need to first understand how Ovulation and anovulation affect the body. We also need to understand how ovulation changes with age. A 16 years old girl will likely not suffer the same endocrine issues as a post menopausal woman of 60. Puberty (approximate age 11-15 years) […]
Medical conditions caused by anovulation
A failure to ovulate consistently in a regular menstrual pattern is an indication that there is a hormonal imbalance which may or may not lead to a more severe medical condition. The following conditions are a possible consequence of consistent failure to ovulate (anovulation) which results in an overall progesterone deficiency. Anemia Anemia means […]
What is Perimenopause?
What is Perimenopause? Perimenopause is the phase during which the female reproductive system winds down approaching menopause. (‘Peri’ means around and ‘menopause’ means cessation of monthly periods.) Perimeno- pausal ovaries no longer produce a predictable amount of the hor- mones progesterone, testosterone and estrogen. Perimenopause is an expected, natural part of ageing, not a disease. […]
Signs & symptoms of Perimenopause
What are the key areas of health affected during Perimenopause? What can you expect during Perimenopause? What treatments can you try to help relieve symptoms? Fertility During perimenopause, you may have difficulty falling pregnant, but you are not yet infertile. If you postponed pregnancy until your career was well established or for other reasons, you […]
Perimenopause treatment & side effects
Perimenopause treatment & things that can help decrease Perimenopause symptoms Stop smoking, because it impairs the functioning of your ovaries. Keep a menstrual diary, including dates, flow, and moods, so you will know what worsens your symptoms. See the blank diary at the end of this booklet. If possible maintain a normal body weight via […]
Testosterone in women explained
Testosterone in women is vital for hormone balance, normal levels of libido and general well-being. Testosterone Introduction I couldn’t care if I never had sex again! I’m too tired! Forget the sex, I just wish I had some energy! I do it for him, not for me! I love him, but I just don’t […]
Signs & Symptoms of Testosterone Deficiency
Causes of Testosterone Deficiency in Women Disruption to Testosterone Production High Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin (SHBG) Levels Oestrogen Tablets and Oral Contraceptives Non-Hormonal Drug Therapies Disruption to Testosterone Production When areas in the body responsible for directly or indirectly producing testosterone (the ovaries, the brain and the adrenal glands) are diseased or compromised, the result is […]
Testosterone treatment for women
Testosterone Treatment for Women The majority of female patients with testosterone deficiency exhibit reduced sexual drive and/or unexplained lethargy and fatigue. They may also experience altered mood. Management requires a multidisciplinary, integrated approach. This should be co-ordinated by a suitably trained medical practitioner. Specific medical conditions such as iron deficiency, abnormal bleeding, diabetes, depression and […]
Testing for low testosterone
Testing for low testosterone has to be done before starting any treatment. Below is a summary of hormone blood test values that are tested for and the corresponding normal adult levels (Non-pregnant women): GH — 0 to 8 ng/mL FSH  — 3 to 20 mIU/mL LH  — <7 mIU/mL HCG  — Negative unless pregnant Progesterone […]