Are treatments for hormone problems safe? In general, treatments are safe but side effects are possible with any medical treatment and none should be undertaken casually. As with any medication,, you should have a complete explanation of what the treatment options are and possible side effects with each. Usually some monitoring is necessary. This means regular follow-up visits to review your situation and sometimes regular lab tests.
I have not only acne but also increased hair on my face combined with thinning scalp hair. How can life be so unfair as to give me all of these problems at once?
Why do hormones cause so many problems? First of all, they prevent more problems than they solve. Female hormones enable the body to become adult at puberty and make it possible to continue the human species. They probably play some role in forming personality and they give women a longer lifespan than men. Because hormones have so many different effects, they may have positive effects on one part of your Read More ...
Are irregular periods just an inconvenience or can they be harmful? Irregular periods in themselves will not harm your body. However an abnormal cycle can be a sign of an underlying hormone problem. Many conditions can show themselves as irregular periods. There may be too little estrogen which is bad for bones.
Women’s bodies are not machines. Almost nobody has periods which are always exactly 28 days apart. A few days variation is usual and should not cause worry.
Hormones are chemicals in the blood which serve as messengers to coordinate body functions. For example, thyroid hormone regulates the overall rate of metabolism throughout the body. Cortisol (often referred as “cortisone” which is a related hormone) orchestrates the body’s response to stress and has other functions as well.
