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Understanding Hormones in Men and Women: The Key to Health and Well-being

Hormones play a vital role in the human body, acting as chemical messengers that regulate essential functions such as metabolism, growth, mood, sexual health, and overall well-being. For both men and women, hormones are crucial for maintaining a balanced state of physical and mental health. However, the types and effects of hormones can differ significantly between the sexes due to biological differences. Dr. Kryger will help you to understand these differences is key to optimizing health at every stage of life.

What Are Hormones?

Hormones are substances produced by glands in the endocrine system and released into the bloodstream. They control and regulate various processes in the body, such as growth, reproduction, and mood. The major glands involved in hormone production include the thyroid, adrenal glands, pancreas, and reproductive organs (ovaries in women and testes in men).

While men and women share many of the same hormones, the levels and functions of these hormones often differ, leading to distinct physiological effects.

Hormones in Women

Women experience cyclical hormonal changes due to their reproductive systems. The primary hormones influencing women’s health are estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone (though in lower levels than men). Female free testosterone levels range from 1.1 to 6.3 pg/ml. More on that later.

Hormones in Men

Men become men due to the action of only one hormones , called Testosterone. Testosterone levels vary depending on the age of the boy or man. Before puberty, ages 1-14, boys and girls hormones are relatively the same. After puberty boys suddenly start to produce testosterone in their testicles. Total testosterone ranges from 350 to 1100 ng/dl depending on age. This form of testosterone is bound to SHBG, Sex hormone binding globulin and gives a crude indication of levels, whereas, free testosterone, which is the bioactive form ranges from 52 to 280 pg/ml and drops about 1% each year after age 20.

In this blog , I will be answering your questions and offering research based responses regarding hormones for men and women.