{"id":28891,"date":"2025-07-12T02:58:12","date_gmt":"2025-07-12T02:58:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/doralhw.org\/?p=14210"},"modified":"2025-08-18T18:26:59","modified_gmt":"2025-08-18T18:26:59","slug":"hormones-their-effects-on-the-female-body","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/doralhw.org\/hormones-their-effects-on-the-female-body\/","title":{"rendered":"Hormones &amp; their effects on the Female body"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Did you know that your hormones are one of the main reasons for your mood swings and behavioral changes? Hormones are chemical substances produced by glands (like the pituitary, thyroid, adrenals, ovaries, testes, and pancreas) that are a part of the endocrine system. These glands release hormones into the blood. Hormones help to perform a variety of functions in the body which include:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0Growth and development<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0Metabolism<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Controlling thirst and hunger cravings.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Maintaining body temperature.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Control the blood glucose levels<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Heart rate<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sexual functions and reproduction<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sleep and wake cycle<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Insight Into Female Hormones. <\/b>\u00a0<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Estrogen:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> This is a major female hormone produced by the ovaries (a small amount is also produced by adrenal glands and fat cells). During pregnancy, the placenta also produces estrogen. It is also called the <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">primary sex hormone<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> because of its significant role in the <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">reproductive cycle: puberty-menstruation-pregnancy-menopause<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">. Estrogen imbalances can cause diseases like menstrual disturbances, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), infertility, endometriosis, osteoporosis, and ovarian cancer.<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span>Some crucial functions of estrogen are: <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Responsible for Puberty and associated changes in the female body<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Control of body fat distribution<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Breast development\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Bone health<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Body fluid level regulation and retention<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Cardiovascular health<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Growth of hair and nails<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sleep and mood alterations<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Skin health<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Progesterone:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> This hormone is produced by the ovaries at the time of ovulation and by the placenta during pregnancy. The major function of progesterone is to thicken the uterus lining (endometrium) to receive the fertilized egg for implantation. The other functions are:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0Supports pregnancy<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Suppress estrogen production after ovulation<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Progesterone levels start to drop if pregnancy doesn\u2019t occur, leading to endometrium being shed and eliminated through menstruation.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Low progesterone levels can lead to an irregular menstrual cycle, heavy bleeding, weight gain, endometrial cancer, depression, etc.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Luteinizing hormone (LH):\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> This hormone is produced by the pituitary gland in your brain and helps bring about puberty and plays a primary role in your menstrual cycle by facilitating ovulation (by signaling the release of the egg from the follicle). The other functions of the LH are:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">It is responsible for the signals that stimulate the production of testosterone and estradiol during puberty (an extremely potent form of estrogen).\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">It helps to control the menstrual cycle by signaling the production of estrogen before ovulation and progesterone after it.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Having too much or too less of this hormone can cause lots of problems like lower sex drive, infertility, menstrual difficulties in women, and delayed puberty in children. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH): This<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> hormone is also produced by the pituitary gland and plays a vital role in the reproductive system. Its major function is to stimulate the ovaries to produce eggs and help manage the menstrual cycle during puberty. The FSH levels vary from high to low throughout in menstrual cycle and are highest in the times before the release of an egg. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Elevated levels of this hormone are associated with Primary Ovarian Insufficiency (PSI)-which is the loss of ovarian functions before the age of 40. Also, you can have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (POS), a common hormonal disorder that leads to infertility or ovarian tumors.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG):<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> It is produced by syncytiotrophoblastic cells which are found in the placenta and produced during pregnancy. Some small amount of this hormone is also produced by the pituitary gland, the liver, and the colon. The main function of this hormone is to stimulate the corpus luteum to produce the progesterone hormone during the times of early pregnancy. HCG levels increase after conception and continue to rise until 10 weeks (about 2 and a half months) into pregnancy. With the help of estrogen and progesterone, it helps to thicken the uterus lining and stop menstruation. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">The diseases caused by imbalanced HCG levels are gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, miscarriage, etc.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Testosterone:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Not only men but women also have testosterone in their bodies. It is produced by adrenal glands and ovaries (in smaller amounts). Higher testosterone levels can lead to diseases in women including Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (POS), hirsutism, acne, and ovarian tumors.\u00a0<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span>The major functions this hormone does in women are given below:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Controlling sexual desire<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Regulates the menstrual cycle<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Strengthen bones and muscles\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Want more detailed info about hormones? Contact our endocrinologists for a free consultation on how to prevent hormonal imbalances and take care of your hormonal health. What are you waiting for?<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">At <strong>Doral Health and Wellness,\u00a0<\/strong>we have doctors<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>that can help you manage your condition. For more information, you can visit us at <strong>1797 Pitkin Avenue, Brooklyn, New York, 11212,<\/strong> or call us on <strong>1-347-384-5690<\/strong>. You can also visit our website at\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/doralhw.org\/\"><strong>https:\/\/doralhw.org<\/strong><\/a>\u202for contact us at\u202f<a href=\"mailto:info@mainwebsite.dialysisny.com\"><strong>info@mainwebsite.dialysisny.com<\/strong><\/a>\u202fif you have any queries.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/doralhw.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/hormones-and-women-scaled-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"female hormones\" class=\"wp-image-28892\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doralhw.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/hormones-and-women-scaled-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/doralhw.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/hormones-and-women-scaled-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/doralhw.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/hormones-and-women-scaled-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/doralhw.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/hormones-and-women-scaled-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/doralhw.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/hormones-and-women-scaled-2048x1366.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Explore how female hormones like estrogen and progesterone shape mood, cycles, fertility, and overall health.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>https:\/\/doralhw.org\/2023\/04\/28\/hormones-their-effects-on-the-female-body\/<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":28892,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[194],"tags":[429,516,533],"class_list":["post-28891","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-endocrinology","tag-endocrinology","tag-hormones","tag-womens-health"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/doralhw.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28891","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/doralhw.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/doralhw.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/doralhw.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/doralhw.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=28891"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/doralhw.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28891\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":36856,"href":"https:\/\/doralhw.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28891\/revisions\/36856"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/doralhw.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/28892"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/doralhw.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=28891"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/doralhw.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=28891"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/doralhw.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=28891"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}