by kentonbruicemd | Nov 6, 2022 | Hormones
The Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) is the largest study to date on the risks versus the benefits of hormone replacement therapy (HRT). It was stopped three years early on July 9, 2002. This made headlines across the world because the study was stopped early due to... by kentonbruicemd | Nov 6, 2022 | Hormones
The thyroid gland is a bi-lobed gland that is found on both sides of the trachea (windpipe). It is responsible for producing the hormones thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). These thyroid hormones control metabolism. They also regulate body temperature and... by kentonbruicemd | Nov 6, 2022 | Hormones
DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone) is produced by the adrenal glands. DHEA is the most abundant hormone in the bloodstream. It peaks at approximately age 25, and after that we lose approximately 2% per year. The majority of testosterone in a woman comes from the peripheral... by kentonbruicemd | Nov 6, 2022 | Hormones
Half of the testosterone produced in women is made by the ovaries; the other half comes from the adrenal glands. Testosterone is important for maintaining muscle mass, strength, and endurance. It is important for proper vitality and energy levels. Adequate... by kentonbruicemd | Nov 6, 2022 | Hormones
Progesterone is produced by the corpus luteum in the ovary after ovulation and by the placenta during pregnancy. After ovulation (approximately day 14), the corpus luteum starts producing progesterone. The corpus luteum is the remainder of the egg left behind in the...