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If you've been gaining weight, you may have an imbalance in your hormones. Many women and men experience a slowing metabolism. Optimal levels of hormones occur in our bodies at about age 25 and normally decline as we get older. Aging and hormone imbalances can make weight management harder. In this article, we'll go over how hormones control our body and some effective treatments to lose extra pounds.

Treatment of uterine fibroids isn't always surgical. There are ways to avoid surgical fibroid removal, and a few of those ways involve holistic preventative measures. Changing key things in your everyday lifestyle can help shrink your fibroids. Fibroid symptoms range from none to severe; some women have painful periods or heavy menstrual periods. In this article, you can learn about how fibroid development occurs, and how to treat fibroids naturally as much as possible.

Polycystic ovary syndrome is a genetic and hormonal disorder that affects women of reproductive age. It is characterized by multiple cysts in the ovaries, irregular menstrual cycles, and signs of excess androgens like DHEA and testosterone. PCOS often includes a chronic low-grade inflammatory condition. Polycystic ovarian syndrome can also involve insulin sensitivity. Many long-term health risks can come with PCOS, and some of those conditions include cardiovascular disease. Let's dive into this condition and better understand why an anti-inflammatory diet will help you through this journey.

Let's look at irregular periods and how they affect women. A healthy pregnancy can still occur despite menstrual irregularities, but it may be difficult for some women. If you are experiencing an irregular menstrual cycle, know that it is extremely common, but that doesn’t make it normal. Let's dive into an irregular menstrual period, how thyroid issues affect you, and what cancers might be involved.

Hypothyroidism occurs when one's thyroid gland is unable to produce sufficient thyroid hormone on its own. In these situations, patients take medications to produce and balance their thyroid hormones synthetically. Hyperthyroidism is a condition in which there is an overproduction of thyroid hormone by the thyroid gland.

This is typically one of the first questions that women look for when diagnosed with uterine fibroids. You want to know how fast they grow, which helps you understand how the growth rate will impact your life. Here's what you need to know about fibroid growth, why fibroid size matters, and what you can do to eliminate painful fibroid symptoms.

Did you know that the body produces estrogen? This hormone is responsible for many important functions in women. When estrogen levels are too high or too low, it can cause several symptoms. In this blog post, we will discuss what estrogen is, how it affects the body and the symptoms of high estrogen levels. We will also provide tips on reducing your risk of developing these symptoms.

Endometriosis is a relatively common but serious gynecological disorder that affects 10 million women worldwide. It most commonly affects females of reproductive age and is a commonly overlooked causative factor in infertility. It occurs when the tissue that normally lines the uterus inside instead forms outside the uterus. The exact cause of Endometriosis remains a mystery, and this has prevented a cure from being developed. When treated properly, the symptoms of Endometriosis are manageable, but what happens if Endometriosis is left untreated?