From the time of menstruation through the occurrence of menopause, hormones are occasionally the bane of a woman's existence. Hormones are responsible for the occurrences of premenstrual symptoms such as moodiness, acne and cramping. Hormones are also responsible for the symptoms of menopause that include night sweats, hot flashes and irritability. Though there may be some medications to help with hormonal problems, some women may wish to try natural herbal therapy to help with symptoms of hormonal imbalance. Herbal supplements are generally...
The pituitary gland produces growth hormone and aids in respiratory function, thyroid function, blood pressure regulation and breast milk production. It also regulates body temperature and helps metabolize food into energy. As ...
Human chorionic gonadotropin is the hormone that a woman's body begins to produce early in pregnancy. The hormone levels in the blood increase rapidly and then level out at around the 12th week of gestation. The hormone remai...
The condition impacts the lives of up to 5 million men in the U.S., notes Dr. Culley C. Carson III, of Boston University School of Medicine. Primary hypogonadism stems from malfunctioning of the testes, while the causes of seco...
A hysterectomy may be needed to treat conditions like endometriosis, cancer of the reproductive system, a prolapsed uterus (that sticks into the vagina), uterine fibroids and many other problems, says the U.S. National Library ...
