Oestrogen and progesterone

Hormones help to regulate most of our body’s processes, but as we age, our bodies can change as our hormone levels diminish. While this is all a part of the natural ageing process, it can have uncomfortable side effects. For women, the onset of menopause can result in weight gain, mood swings, sagging skin, hot flushes and many more challenging symptoms, effecting your quality of life. In this blog, we will explore oestrogen and progesterone, and how to safely and sustainably maintain their levels so that you can feel energised and healthy, even as the natural cycle of life comes around. What are oestrogen and progesterone? These are the two main sex hormones involved in the female reproductive system. Not only do they help with fertility but they also contribute hugely to your overall health, which is why when these two hormones decrease over time, many adverse side effects can crop up. Oestrogen is a reproductive hormone that is present in people of all sexes but plays a big role in the development of the female reproductive system and helps to regulate the menstrual cycle. Similarly, progesterone contributes to the functioning of the menstrual cycle and also aids in the early stages of pregnancy. Why do we need these two hormones? These two powerhouses are not just beneficial for reproductive health. They help give you the ‘pep in your step’ and there is no reason that this should stop as you age. Oestrogen can help maintain cognitive function and memory, contribute to the elasticity of your skin, improve your overall mood, protect your bone health, and ensure a healthy heart. On top of aiding your menstrual cycle and pregnancy, progesterone also helps with healthy thyroid function and boosting your mood. This is why as the levels of these two hormones decrease, due to getting older or suffering from an underlying medical condition, our quality of life can diminish, which can be difficult to adjust to. It is all a part of the body’s natural ageing process but you may miss the energy and vibrancy you had in your youth. Luckily, there is something that you can do about this and we can help you. Maintaining the levels of these hormones as you age Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) is a natural way to help maintain the level of your hormones without risking the side effects known to accompany synthetic Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). The team at the Natural Doctor can expertly guide you through each step with a personalised plan. This, accompanied by a healthy lifestyle, proper nutrition and exercise, can help you ride the ups and downs of ageing smoothly. Synthetic hormones are structurally different from our natural hormones but attempt to copy the natural hormone functions. HRT has often been associated with an increase in bloating, headaches, fatigue, weight gain, blood clots, increased heart disease, and the risk of cancer. On the other hand, natural bioidentical hormones are plant-derived and not only help to lessen menopausal symptoms but also provide a safer and more sustainable way to maintain your hormone levels. At the Natural Doctor, we’re invested in your total wellbeing, which is why we believe in a more natural way of maintaining oestrogen and progesterone levels. We want you to feel like the best version of yourself, both inside and out. Whether you are going through menopause and need immediate help to relieve the symptoms or you are more aimed at prevention, there are many options for you. Contact us today for a confidential chat and let’s discuss how we can help you, the natural way. References