Timothy L. Speciale, D.O.
Osteopathic Physician, Pain Management
   
  Prolotherapy/Stimulated Ligament Repair, Regenerate Ligaments & Tendons, Non-surgical Orthopaedic Medicine, Sports Injuries, Osteopathic Manipulation, Natural Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy, Pain Management, Nutrition, Neural Therapy, Osteo Arthritis  
           
 

Your Sex Steroid Hormones and
Their Biological Effects In The Body

Estrogen
 

Protects against osteoporosis, heart disease, Alzheimer's disease, colon cancer, incontinence, and tooth loss and decay.

Increases the level of serotonin and endorphins as well as other neurotransmitters.

Enhances sleep, emotional well-being, mental acuity and focus, memory, attention span, communication ability, sensory function (Vision, hearing, taste, touch, and smell), digestion, libido, and skin tone.

Relieves menopausal symptoms and depression.

Increases tolerance to pain.

Necessary for fertility.

     
Progesterone
 

Has a calming effect.

Enhances mood.

Regulates fluid balance.

Increases energy and libido.

Balances blood sugar, thyroid function, and mineral balance.

Necessary for fertility and maintaining pregnancy.

Relieves menopausal symptoms.

Decreases risk of endometrial cancer and may help to protect against breast cancer, fibrocystic breasts, and osteoporosis.

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Testosterone
 

Builds muscles and promotes muscle tone.

Increases energy and libido.

Enhances sense of well-being.

Helps to strengthen bone

     
DHEA
 

Helps to protect against heart disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, cancer, Alzheimer's disease, lupus, and rheumatoid arthritis.

Can increase and enhance energy level, libido, memory, and immunity.

Protects against the effects of stress.

Aids in weight loss and healing of burns.

Helps to prevent wrinkles and dry eyes.

     
Cortisol
 

Helps in responding to and coping with stress, trauma, infection, and environmental extremes.

Increases energy and metabolism.

Helps to regulate blood pressure.

Enhances the integrity of blood vessels.

Reduces allergic and inflammatory responses.