Tag Archives: Progesterone

by | April 15, 2011

The Steroid Cascade

To get you ready for my next post: There are more than 15 steroid hormones, each with its own metabolites, and an enzyme system that converts them from one steroid to another, from moment to moment: the steroid hormone cascade.

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by | 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 | 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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