Hormonal Havoc: How Chronic Stress Impacts Ovulation, Progesterone, Testosterone, and Libido
Stress is an inevitable part of life (see: all of 2023), but when it becomes chronic and unrelenting, it can wreak havoc on our bodies in surprising ways. One of the lesser-known victims of chronic stress is our hormonal balance, particularly in relation to reproductive hormones like progesterone and testosterone. In this article, I’ll delve into how chronic stress negatively affects ovulation, progesterone levels, testosterone production, and ultimately, our libido.
MTHFR vs Methylation?
They are not the same thing but they are related. MTHFR (Methylenetetrahydrofolatereductase) is an enzyme (by the genetic snp of the same name) that is essentially responsible for taking all the folate you eat and turning it into 5-methyltetrahydrofolate. Why do you care?
Methylfolate is very important for the Methionine Cycle.
Where are Estrogens Made?
Very recently I received a DM from a perimenopausal woman asking WHERE estrogens are made in the body once someone goes into menopause. This is a great question and one I wish was explained to us at a much younger age. We have a variety of estrogens in our bodies. The 2 big ones discussed often are estrone (E1) and estradiol (E2).