But there are also a lot of misconceptions floating around about hormones.
To clear up some common hormone myths, I interviewed Bruce Dorr, MD, URPS, FACOG.
He’s an OB-GYN who’s also the senior medical advisor forBiote.
He specializes in hormone health and he taught me so much about hormones!
This means that every person of every gender has all three of these hormones.
He elaborated, explaining that men typically produce only a small amount of estrogen.
2.MYTH: Taking estrogen causes cancer and other diseases.
In fact, he says that taking hormones can help women age in better health.
3.MYTH: Men’s sex hormones don’t decline as they age.
As testosterone levels fall, men might notice feeling extra fatigued, new trouble sleeping, and mood changes.
Plus, he says that other lifestyle factors can also cut down on male testosterone.
4.MYTH: Eating soy boosts your body’s estrogen levels.
However, he says that eating soy can help provide relief from certain perimenopausal and menopausal symptoms.
