Tag: hormones

  • Hormones – the ups and downs

    Hormones – the ups and downs

    My periods started late. It appeared that way compared to my friends. I envied them along with their boobs. I was flat chested, quite boyish to be honest. My progesterone levels kicked in, in their own time and of course β€˜she’ arrived in her own time, when ‘she’ was good and ready. I never developed…

  • Oestrogen or estrogen

    Oestrogen or estrogen

    Hormones communicate between organs and tissues. Responsible for a wide range of processes including sleep, mood, movement, growth and development of our reproductive system and the female characteristics. Oestrogen or estrogen both are correct. I believe oestrogen is the English spelling. All down to preference. Much of the time this wonderful hormone is referred to…