How to Regulate Hormone Levels

Hormone levels become irregular at different periods during a woman's life. Most often hormone levels fluctuate before a woman enters menopause and when she becomes menopausal. To ease symptoms of menopause, it may be recommended that you regulate hormone levels.

Instructions

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  Set up an appointment with your physician. If you are going through menopause, you need to go in to see your doctor about ways to make the transition easier.

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  Find out about hormone replacement therapy. There are medications used to treat menopause symptoms by replacing the estrogen or progesterone found in a woman's body.

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  Research the risks of hormone replacement therapy. Many hormone replacement therapies carry an increased risk of developing breast cancer. There is also a higher risk of heart disease and stroke.

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  Have a sexual relationship. Studies have shown that a healthy sex life can help naturally regulate a woman's hormone levels.

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  Eat a balanced diet and exercise regularly. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle can ease menopausal symptoms and regulate hormone levels.

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  Use herbs. Macca root is one type of herb that is believed to regulate a woman's hormone levels. It is said to stimulate a woman's pituitary gland into producing higher levels of estrogen, progesterone and testosterone.