Adrenals

From Menarche to Menopause

Dr. Elise Schroeder Lectures at Women’s Health Day NCNM Clinic From Menarche to Menopause: Definitions Adrenarche – Adrenarche happens between ages six and nine and is the start of puberty. During this time, the hormone DHEA, which is a precursor to estrogen and testosterone, is produced in increasingly large amounts. This triggers the beginning of puberty. …

Adrenals…the little glands that could

When midlife hormone imbalance comes calling, the adrenal glands have much to say about the topic. Relatively unknown to most, these powerful little glands are located right above the kidneys. The adrenal glands have two very distinct areas of function. The outer zone which secretes cortisol, DHEA, aldosterone along with other sex hormones and the …