The hormone loop : an empowering guide to restoring hormonal harmony, from puberty to menopause
Edition
First edition.
Publication Information
New York : Harper Influence, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, [2026]
Physical Description
ix, 307 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Summary
"From our mood to our metabolism, hormones are running the show behind nearly every bodily function. They tell our hearts how quickly to beat, our gut how to process the food we eat, our bones to release calcium, and our muscles to grow new fibers. Yet, most of us don't fully understand how our bodies and its systems work--and more importantly, what to do when they don't. Enter renowned endocrinologist Dr. Gillian Goddard, who knows firsthand how urgently women need clear, accessible information about their hormonal health. Drawing from years of clinical experience, she presents a definitive and engaging guide to hormonal health at every stage of a woman's life--from puberty to reproductive years to perimenopause to menopause to post menopause. As Dr. Goddard clearly explains, at each of these stages, there are four distinct hormone loops that keep our bodies in balance: the reproductive loop, the thyroid loop, the growth hormone loop, and the adrenal loop. While these loops often operate quietly in the background, each plays a powerful role in our lifelong health. There is no one-size-fits-all solution to the challenges and changes our bodies experience throughout our lives. But hormones often hold the key. Weaving stories from her practice with the latest medical research and featuring helpful charts and illustrations, Dr. Goddard breaks down the problems that commonly arise throughout our lives and offers a clear rubric for how to have better conversations with our doctors. Necessary and long overdue, The Hormone Loop equips us with the knowledge and confidence to become our own powerful, self-advocates."-- Amazon.com
Contents
- Unlocking the hormone loop: the basics
- The roller coaster: the hormone loop in puberty
- Off track: hormone problems in puberty
- The age of stability: the hormone loop in the reproductive years
- Out of sync: hormone problems in the reproductive years
- The stress test: hormone problems in pregnancy
- Storm clouds ahead: the hormone loop in perimenopause
- There's no need to suffer: hormone therapy
- When things go awry: hormone problems in perimenopause
- Your second act: the hormone loop in menopause
- Staying strong: hormone problems in menopause
- Get ready: making the most of your time with your doctor.