Have you lost your libido? Put on some weight? Often suffer from a headache, skin deterioration, pressure jumps? All these, and many other unrelated problems, can be caused by hormonal imbalances.
Dr. Asya
As a biochemist, she has expertise in developing and implementing new methods of assessing fatty acids in the blood. She also studies the processes occurring in the human body, and works to help people stay healthy and defeat old age.
Hormones affect key functions in the female body, and if one hormone goes out of balance, it is a matter of time as to when and how it affects others. When and what tests should be done to determine the level of hormones ===in the body?
Estrogens
The main female hormone, and in fact a group of hormones — (estradiol, estriol, and estrone), is responsible for regulating the reproductive system and the menstrual cycle.
Mood swings, PMS, discomfort during menstruation may indicate a high level of estrogen. Vaginal dryness, headaches, depression are signs of low estrogen levels.
Tests for estradiol and estrone are done to identify the causes of menstrual irregularities, early or late puberty in girls, infertility, and to detect tumors.
Progesterone
The ovaries, adrenal glands, and pla...
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