{"id":2214,"date":"2020-04-10T16:46:10","date_gmt":"2020-04-10T11:16:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/asgargroup.com\/?p=2214"},"modified":"2020-09-16T12:17:02","modified_gmt":"2020-09-16T12:17:02","slug":"female-sex-hormones","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/asgargroup.com\/software\/female-sex-hormones\/","title":{"rendered":"Female Sex Hormones"},"content":{"rendered":"<section>\n<h2>Female Sex Hormones<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/\">Home<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Female Sex Hormones<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<p> <!-- header-title --><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/asgargroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/female-hormones-estrogen-and-progesterone-overview-roy-medical-kerala-asgar-herbal-group-india-onuzhu8g1vofduqo2rg7m4tmqrp86gtw1b9asodxkg.jpg\" title=\"female-hormones-estrogen-and-progesterone-overview-roy-medical-kerala-asgar-herbal-group-india\" alt=\"female-hormones-estrogen-and-progesterone-overview-roy-medical-kerala-asgar-herbal-group-india\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<h2 data-aos=\"fade-up\">Overview<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-aos=\"fade-right\"><b>Female sex hormones<\/b>, or sex steroids, play vital roles in sexual development, reproduction, and general health. Sex hormone levels change over time, but some of the most significant changes happen during puberty, pregnancy, and menopause.<\/p>\n<h2 data-aos=\"fade-up\">Types of Female Hormones<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-aos=\"fade-left\">The two main female sex hormones are estrogen and progesterone. Although testosterone is considered a male hormone, females also produce and need a small amount of this, too.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-aos=\"fade-right\"><B>ESTROGEN<\/B><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-aos=\"fade-left\">Estrogen is the major female hormone. The lion\u2019s share comes from the ovaries, but small amounts are produced in the adrenal glands and fat cells. During pregnancy, the placenta also makes estrogen.<\/P><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-aos=\"fade-right\">Estrogen plays a big role in reproductive and sexual development, including :<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-aos=\"fade-left\">\u2022\tPuberty<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-aos=\"fade-right\">\u2022\tMenstruation<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-aos=\"fade-left\">\u2022\tPegnancy<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-aos=\"fade-right\">\u2022\tMenopause<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-aos=\"fade-left\"><b>Estrogen also affects the :<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-aos=\"fade-right\">\u2022\tBrain<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-aos=\"fade-left\">\u2022\tCardiovascular system<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-aos=\"fade-right\">\u2022\tHair<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-aos=\"fade-left\">\u2022\tMusculoskeletal system<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-aos=\"fade-right\">\u2022\tSkin<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-aos=\"fade-left\">\u2022\tUrinary tract<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-aos=\"fade-right\">Estrogen levels can be determined by a blood test. While it can vary from person to person, these are what\u2019s considered the normal ranges in picograms per milliliter (pg\/mL) :<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-aos=\"fade-left\">\u2022\tAdult female, premenopausal: 15-350 pg\/mL<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-aos=\"fade-right\">\u2022\tAdult female, postmenopausal: <10 pg\/mL<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-aos=\"fade-left\">\u2022\tAdult male: 10-40 pg\/mL<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-aos=\"fade-right\">Levels will vary greatly throughout the menstrual cycle.\n<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-aos=\"fade-right\"><B>PROGESTERONE<\/B><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-aos=\"fade-left\">The ovaries, adrenal glands, and placenta produce the hormone progesterone. Progesterone levels increase during ovulation and spike during pregnancy.<\/P><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-aos=\"fade-right\">Progesterone helps stabilize menstrual cycles and prepares the body for pregnancy. Having a low level of progesterone can lead to irregular periods, difficulty conceiving, and a higher risk of complications during pregnancy.<br \/>\n<\/P><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-aos=\"fade-right\"><B>TESTOSTERONE<\/B><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-aos=\"fade-left\">Although testosterone is the main sex hormone in males, it is also present in lower amounts in females.<\/P><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-aos=\"fade-left\">In females, testosterone affects :<\/P><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-aos=\"fade-RIGHT\">\u2022\tFertility<\/P><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-aos=\"fade-left\">\u2022\tSexual desire<\/P><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-aos=\"fade-RIGHT\">\u2022\tMenstruation<\/P><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-aos=\"fade-left\">\u2022\tTissue and bone mass<\/P><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-aos=\"fade-RIGHT\">\u2022\tRed blood cell production<br \/>\n<\/P><\/p>\n<h2 data-aos=\"fade-up\">Roles your hormones play<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-aos=\"fade-left\">\nFemales typically enter puberty between the ages of 8 and 13 years, and puberty usually ends when they are around 14 years old.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-aos=\"fade-right\">During puberty, the pituitary gland starts producing larger quantities of <a href=\"https:\/\/asgargroup.com\/2020\/04\/08\/luteinizing-hormone-lh\/\">luteinizing hormone (LH)<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/asgargroup.com\/2020\/04\/06\/follicle-stimulating-hormonefsh\/\">follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)<\/a>, which stimulates the production of estrogen and progesterone.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-aos=\"fade-left\">Increased levels of estrogen and progesterone initiate the development of secondary sexual characteristics, which include :<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-aos=\"fade-right\">\u2022\tBreast development<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-aos=\"fade-left\">\u2022\tHair growth on the underarms, legs, and pubic region<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-aos=\"fade-right\">\u2022\tIncreased height<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-aos=\"fade-left\">\u2022\tIncreased fat storage on the hips, buttocks, and thighs<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-aos=\"fade-right\">\u2022\tWidening of the pelvis and hips<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-aos=\"fade-left\">\u2022\tIncreased oil production in the skin\n<\/p>\n<h2 data-aos=\"fade-up\">Hormonal imbalance<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-aos=\"fade-right\">Hormonal imbalance can sometimes be a sign of something more serious, such as :<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-aos=\"fade-left\"><b>\u2022\tPolycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) &#8211;<\/b> This is the most common endocrine disorder among young females. PCOS can cause irregular menstrual cycles and interfere with fertility.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-aos=\"fade-right\"><b>\u2022\tAndrogen excess &#8211;<\/b> This an overproduction of male hormones. This can cause menstrual irregularities, infertility, acne, and male pattern baldness.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-aos=\"fade-left\"><b>\u2022\tHirsutism &#8211;<\/b> Hirsutism is an increase in hair growth on the face, chest, abdomen, and back. It\u2019s caused by excessive male hormones and can sometimes be a symptom of PCOS.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-aos=\"fade-right\">Other underlying conditions include :<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-aos=\"fade-left\">\u2022\tHypogonadism, which is a shortage of female hormones<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-aos=\"fade-right\">\u2022\tA miscarriage or abnormal pregnancy<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-aos=\"fade-left\">\u2022\tA multiple pregnancy (having twins, triplets, or more)<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-aos=\"fade-right\">\u2022\tOvarian tumor\n<\/p>\n<h2 data-aos=\"fade-up\">Summary<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-aos=\"fade-left\">You should always see gynecologist once a year for a routine wellness exam. Your doctor can discuss these changes and answer any other questions you may have.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-aos=\"fade-right\">Don\u2019t wait until your annual exam if you\u2019re experiencing unusual symptoms. See your doctor as soon as you can if you\u2019re experiencing :<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-aos=\"fade-left\">\u2022\tMorning sickness or other signs of pregnancy<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-aos=\"fade-right\">\u2022\tDecreased sexual desire<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-aos=\"fade-left\">\u2022\tVaginal dryness or pain during sex<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-aos=\"fade-right\">\u2022\tSkipped periods or increasingly irregular cycles<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-aos=\"fade-left\">\u2022\tDifficulty conceiving<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-aos=\"fade-right\">\u2022\tPelvic pain<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-aos=\"fade-left\">\u2022\tHair loss or hair growth on your face or trunk<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-aos=\"fade-right\">\u2022\tDepression after giving birth<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-aos=\"fade-left\">\u2022\tProlonged menopause symptoms that interfere with your life<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-aos=\"fade-right\"><b>Estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone all affect sexual desire and arousal.<\/b> Having higher levels of estrogen in the body promotes vaginal lubrication and <b>increases sexual desire<\/b>.\n<\/p>\n<h4>SPECIALIZED TREATMENTS<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"sexual-problems\"> &gt; Sexual Problems<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"male-female-low-libido\">\u00a0&gt; Male \/ Female Low Libido<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"erectile-dysfunction\">\u00a0&gt; Erectile Dysfunction<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"low-sperm-count\">\u00a0&gt; Low Sperm Count<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"azoospermia\">\u00a0&gt; Azoospermia<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"leucorrhoea\">\u00a0&gt; Leucorrhoea<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"enlarged-prostate\">\u00a0&gt; Enlarged Prostate<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"dysuria-uti\">\u00a0&gt; Dysuria \/ UTI<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"premature-ejaculation\">\u00a0&gt; Premature Ejaculation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"impaired-ejaculation\">\u00a0&gt; Impaired Ejaculation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"retrograde-ejaculation\">\u00a0&gt; Retrograde Ejaculation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"nocturnal-emissions\">\u00a0&gt; Nocturnal Emissions<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"spermatorrhoea\">\u00a0&gt; Spermatorrhoea<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"genital-herpes\">\u00a0&gt; Genital Herpes<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"syphilis\">\u00a0&gt; Syphilis<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"gonorrhea\">\u00a0&gt; Gonorrhea<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"chlamydia\">\u00a0&gt; Chlamydia<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"genital-warts\">\u00a0&gt; Genital Warts<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"asthma-cough\">\u00a0&gt; Asthma \/ Cough<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"dyspepsia-indigestion\">\u00a0&gt; Dyspepsia \/ Indigestion<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"pimples-acne\">\u00a0&gt; Pimples \/ Acne<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"obesity\">\u00a0&gt; Obesity<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"irregular-periods\">\u00a0&gt; Irregular Periods<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote><p><b>Sexual Problems :<\/b> Whether they manifest as physical or emotional can detract from the sexual experience and create tension between couples. We will help you open the door to a more satisfying sex life, by providing a safe space to help you to solve sexual problems.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone all affect sexual desire and arousal. 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