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by Marsha Nunley MD | April 15, 2011

Cortisol – The General

Cortisol and Stress Cortisol, commonly known as hydrocortisone, is the major hormone secreted by the adrenal glands when the body is under stress. It is critical in the body’s ability to act accordingly when attacked, whether it is by invaders … Continue reading →

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by Marsha Nunley MD | April 8, 2011

Thyroid Hormone – Misunderstood Regulator, or The Scapegoat

We hear so much about the thyroid today and it seems that almost everyone has or thinks they have a thyroid problem. So what’s the deal – is thyroid disease really increasing that much? Are all these people complaining of … Continue reading →

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by Marsha Nunley MD | March 21, 2011

Testosterone – The Hormone of Love

Testosterone – The Male Hormone Testosterone has gotten some bad press (like estrogen) because of the potential for abuse in professional athletes and body builders. But most men like to think they have LOTS of testosterone. It is what makes … Continue reading →

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by Marsha Nunley MD | March 9, 2011

Progesterone – The Great Mediator

Progesterone’s role Progesterone is estrogen’s partner. It is secreted primarily in the ovary after ovulation and is responsible for promoting implantation of the embryo and maintaining pregnancy. It is the major hormone of pregnancy. During a woman’s menstrual cycle estrogen … Continue reading →

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by Marsha Nunley MD | March 4, 2011

Estrogen – A Hormone Much Maligned

Estrogen – The female hormone Estrogen is a hormone familiar to most everyone. It is what makes us female. It makes women have soft skin and curves, high lilting voices, and breasts. It has over 400 functions in the body … Continue reading →

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by Marsha Nunley MD | February 3, 2011

Hormone Misinformation

The recent New York Times article (click here) regarding the Million Women Study and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) adds another layer of confusion for women. I would like to provide some clarification by looking at the medical literature and analyzing what … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: menopause

Cortisol – The General

Thyroid Hormone – Misunderstood Regulator, or The Scapegoat

Testosterone – The Hormone of Love

Progesterone – The Great Mediator

Estrogen – A Hormone Much Maligned

Hormone Misinformation

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