Some of the better-known androgens: TESTOSTERONE, DHEA, ANDROSTENEDIONE, DHT . . .

TESTOSTERONE is a sex steroid hormone with tissue-building and androgenic (masculizing) effects . . .

SEX STEROID HORMONES (subset of steroid hormones) produce sex differences or support reproduction.  They include the estrogens (ESTRADIOL, ESTRONE, ESTRIOL), androgens (TESTOSTERONE, DHEA) and progestagens (PROGESTERONE) . . .

Steroid hormones are a subset of the body’s hormones – Lipids derived from cholesterol. Steroid hormones include both those produced by the body and synthetically-produced in an attempt to mimic the naturally produced steroids . . .

ESTRIOL is a weak estrogen hormone providing a safe form of HRT to prevent menopausal symptoms . . .

Hormones regulate the body’s biochemical reactions for everything the body does and makes.   A balanced hormone presence will decrease the symptoms of aging (aging skin, memory loss, fatigue, aches /pains / stiffness, shortened life-span) and restore vitality, sexuality, a slim figure, a good attitude, healthier bones, a healthier heart, and a sharper brain.

Take the questionaire to check your symptoms for hormone imbalance . . .

Hormones are tested with blood, saliva and urine tests – but only two are relevant . . .

Your 2 walnut-sized adrenal glands  (One on top of each kidney) secrete 50+ (many life-saving) hormones. Prolonged stress can wear them out – here’s how to deal with this problem . . .

Here’s a chart of the main hormones in the body with their type, source and purpose . . .