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Testosterone: The Most Abundant Hormone in Women
If testosterone were a party guest, women would be the hosts. Androgens are the most abundant hormone in women. Yet this class of hormones (that includes DHEA and testosterone) still gets introduced like it wandered in from the men’s side of the room. Women make testosterone every day, from the ovaries and adrenal glands, plus…
When ‘Acceptable’ Vitamin D Hides Insufficiency: A Physician’s Discovery
We’re both physicians. We both had ‘acceptable’ Vitamin D levels. We were both insufficient. I’m Sara Szal, an OB/GYN with 30 years of experience. My Vitamin D was 32 ng/mL. My doctor said, “You’re fine. Above 30 is sufficient.” But I was struggling with recurrent infections, seasonal mood issues every winter, rising anti-nuclear antibodies, and…
The Top Hormone Imbalances I See in Women
Hormones don’t fail quietly.They speak through symptoms, often long before labs look “abnormal.” In my clinical work, these are the most common hormone imbalances I see in women, especially during premenopause, perimenopause, and menopause. Many women experience more than one at the same time, which is why symptoms can feel confusing or contradictory. High Cortisol…
