Menopause & the Endocrine system
The menopause is when a woman stops having periods and is a natural part of ageing that usually happens between 45 and 55 years old. There are three stages of the menopause , peri-menopause, menopause (one day after one year of no period) post -menopause.
At the time of menopause hormone levels do not always decline uniformly, but alternately rise and fall again.
As our ovarian hormone levels change it affects all the other glands in the body which together make the endocrine system which controls our growth, metabolism and reproduction.
We have all heard of our endocrine system but what actually is it?
Our endocrine system controls and coordinates our body’s metabolism, energy level, reproduction, growth and development, response to injury, stress, and mood.
Many vital hormones are produced in the endocrine system which are the chemical messengers sending information and instructions from one set of cells to another.
The endocrine system effects almost all the cells, organs and functions in our whole body and affects our-
Sleep
Mood
Growth and development
Tissue function
Metabolism
Sexual function
Reproduction
The main glands of the endocrine system are:
Hypothalamus
Pituitary
Thyroid
Parathyroids
Adrenals
Pineal body
The ovaries
The testes
We can help to stimulate and balance the endocrine system with reflexology and other holistic therapy practices.
Learn how on our next menopause practitioner course at BH Holistics Training Academy.