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The Impact the Endocrine System Has On Hormone Imbalance

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10) Your Ovaries

Your ovaries are found in your pelvis on both sides of your uterus. They produce egg cells, and keep your reproductive system healthy.

Your ovaries produce hormones, the most important of which are estrogen and progesterone. Estrogen is key to development of your breasts and reproductive organs, and distribution of fat to your breasts, hips and legs. Estrogen and progesterone also regulate menstruation.

Depending on whether or not pregnancy occurs following ovulation, the hormones released will either trigger a menstrual period or take care of, nurture and protect a fetus.

At the end of your childbearing years, these hormones will monitor menopause, when it will occur, and what symptoms may come with it.

Your ovaries' hormones are paramount in determining and carrying out the development of your physiology and your fertility.

Diseases that can occur within your ovaries include menstrual cycle disorders, ovarian cancer, ovarian cysts and polycystic ovarian syndrome.

Sources:

An Overview of the Ovaries
http://www.endocrineweb.com/endocrinology/overview-ovaries

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Your endocrine system consists of a network of glands and organs. Each one produces and secretes hormones which help regulate various bodily functions and maintain homeostasis, or balance in your body. When a gland or organ doesn’t operate properly, hormone imbalance and other health issues can occur. Although the endocrine system is comprised of 10 glands and organs, an issue with just one can cause a hormone imbalance and affect many areas of your body.

While hormone imbalance can cause unpleasant symptoms such as fatigue, weight gain, low libido and memory loss, there are treatment options available. Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) is one option that can be used to restore your hormones to their optimal levels.

Bioidentical hormones are derived from naturally-occurring substances and are designed to replicate the chemical structure of the hormones that are produced naturally by your body.