Hormones

Hormones

“Hormones are chemicals, made in your body,
that relay messages inside your body. They control
essential functions, like regulating sleep or hunger”.1

Umbrella

What may the Hormones Umbrella include?

Depending on the Source (DotS) this Umbrella may include:

  • Estrogen/Oestrogen
  • Hormones
  • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
  • Progesterone
  • Testosterone
  • Women’s Sex Hormones

Hormones

What are hormones?

DotS the definition of hormones may vary. In Patient Zone: What Are Hormones and Why Do they Matter? the European Society of Endocrinology’s definition is:

“Hormones are biological messengers that travel throughout the body, telling cells and tissues what to do. When they are out of balance or fail, this can lead to the development of prevalent chronic diseases such as diabetes, thyroid disorders, cancer, osteoporosis and obesity, and other health challenges such as infertility. There are also more than 440 rare endocrine conditions that affect millions of people in Europe, but often go undetected”.2



Menopause

What causes menopause?

In Menopause: Hormones and Menopause the (Australian) Jean Hailes for Women’s Health (JH) explain:

“The main hormones that change as you approach menopause are oestrogen and progesterone. During perimenopause, the amounts of oestrogen and progesterone made by the ovaries swing up and down, causing menopausal symptoms. After menopause, very little oestrogen or progesterone is produced by the ovaries”.3

Menopause and Oestrogen

What is the association between menopause and oestrogen?

HormonesThe JH explain:

“During perimenopause, the amount of oestrogen produced by your ovaries swings up and down, causing menopausal symptoms. After menopause, the amount of oestrogen produced by the ovaries drops almost to nothing”.4

Menopause and Progesterone

What is the association between menopause and progesterone?

The JH explain:

“Progesterone is also produced in your ovaries. This female sex hormone plays a role in:

  • Protecting against vaginal problems, like vaginal dryness
  • Keeping your moods calm
  • Promoting sleep.

During perimenopause, the amount of progesterone produced by your ovaries swings up and down. After menopause, the amount of progesterone produced by the ovaries drops almost to nothing”.5

Testosterone

Is there an association between menopause and testosterone?

The JH explain:

“Testosterone is produced by your ovaries but does not change in menopause. This hormone decreases gradually with age starting in your 40s, and increases again at about 58-59 years of age.

Testosterone is not one of the main female hormones but it does have a role in women’s:

  • Sex drive (libido)
  • Emotional wellbeing
  • Bone and muscle strength.

Your doctor might suggest testosterone to help with loss of sex drive”.6

Health Care Provider

What if I need help with my hormones?

If you need help with your hormones, it may be in your best interest to choose to talk to your health care provider about this. Together you can clarify your signs and symptoms, discuss your options and if required, agree on who may be the most appropriate health care provider to help you.

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Sources

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You may find the Sources quoted at:

Sources

  1. Menopause: Hormones and Menopause. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-topics/menopause/#section-hormones-and-menopause Accessed: 23 April 2026
  2. Patient Zone: What Are Hormones and Why Do they Matter? European Society of Endocrinology https://www.ese-hormones.org/what-we-do/our-communities/patient-zone/ Accessed: 23 April 2026
  3. Menopause: Hormones and Menopause. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-topics/menopause/#section-hormones-and-menopause Accessed: 23 April 2026
  4. Menopause: Hormones and Menopause – Oestrogen. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-topics/menopause/#section-hormones-and-menopause Accessed: 23 April 2026
  5. Menopause: Hormones and Menopause – Progesterone. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-topics/menopause/#section-hormones-and-menopause Accessed: 23 April 2026
  6. Menopause: Hormones and Menopause – Testosterone. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-topics/menopause/#section-hormones-and-menopause Accessed: 23 April 2026
Topic Last Updated: 10 July 2026 – Topic Last Reviewed: 23 April 2026

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