{"id":1261,"date":"2025-02-27T20:58:26","date_gmt":"2025-02-27T20:58:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/curlovecare.com\/?p=1261"},"modified":"2025-04-11T18:46:07","modified_gmt":"2025-04-11T18:46:07","slug":"what-are-hormones","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/curlovecare.com\/en\/topics\/what-are-hormones\/","title":{"rendered":"What are hormones?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>What do hormones do?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>They help your genitals develop<\/li>\n<li>They have an effect on hair growth<\/li>\n<li>They have an effect on menstruation<\/li>\n<li>They have an effect on sperm production<\/li>\n<li>They have an effect on how your muscles grow<\/li>\n<li>They have an effect on the fat in your skin&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>They can make you feel cheerful or make you feel sad or depressed&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1261_6771bc-32 .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1261_6771bc-32 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1261_6771bc-32\">\n<div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\">\n<hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Sex hormones<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It is sex hormones that regulate the growth of genitals before the birth of a child: penis, testicles, vulva, vagina, uterus. During puberty, these hormones bring about changes in your body. Then when you have sexual fantasies or dreams, or see, hear or feel something sexy, the sex hormones help you get sexually aroused. They also play an important part in conception and pregnancy.<\/p>\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1261_2a6b8c-73 .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1261_2a6b8c-73 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1261_2a6b8c-73\">\n<div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\">\n<hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Hormones in contraception<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Some contraceptives contain the hormones progesterone and estrogen. These prevent pregnancy.<\/p>\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1261_39db4a-0a .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1261_39db4a-0a .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1261_39db4a-0a\">\n<div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\">\n<hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Progesterone<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Progesterone makes sure that a woman\u2019s eggs do not mature. And if an egg is produced, then it cannot get implanted in the uterus. The hormone also makes it difficult for sperm cells to reach the egg.<\/p>\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1261_3d1d6e-f7 .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1261_3d1d6e-f7 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1261_3d1d6e-f7\">\n<div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\">\n<hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Estrogen<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Estrogen makes sure that mucus builds up in a woman\u2019s uterus. If you use a hormonal contraceptive, then the mucus will be released in the contraceptive-free week. This seems like natural menstrual bleeding but is actually an artificial bleed.<\/p>\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1261_aa1b0f-1e .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1261_aa1b0f-1e .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1261_aa1b0f-1e\">\n<div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\">\n<hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Progesterone:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mini Pill<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/curlovecare.com\/topics\/contraceptive-injection\/\">contraceptive injection<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/curlovecare.com\/topics\/hormonal-implant\/\">contraceptive implant<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/curlovecare.com\/topics\/coils-ius-and-iuds\/\">hormonal coil<\/a>\u00a0(IUS)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Progesterone and estrogen:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/curlovecare.com\/topics\/how-to-take-the-pill\/\">contraceptive pill<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/curlovecare.com\/topics\/contraceptive-ring\/\">contraceptive ring<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/curlovecare.com\/topics\/contraceptive-patch\/\">contraceptive patch<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1261_d03c38-8c .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1261_d03c38-8c .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1261_d03c38-8c\">\n<div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\">\n<hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>What\u2019s right for you?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Which hormonal contraceptive is the best one for you? That depends on your health, medicine use, age, lifestyle and any history of family illness. Talk to your doctor about the option that can work best for you, or stop by <a href=\"https:\/\/famiaplaniacuracao.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fundashon Famia Plania<\/a>.<\/p>\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1261_e2f492-0a .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1261_e2f492-0a .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1261_e2f492-0a\">\n<div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\">\n<hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Are the hormones in contraceptives bad for you?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>No. Your body also produces hormones. Hormones reduce the risk of certain diseases. On the other hand, hormones do put you at greater risk of developing thrombosis or heart disease. Especially if you smoke. Discuss with your doctor what your best option is.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1261_eee4b4-99 .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1261_eee4b4-99 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1261_eee4b4-99\">\n<div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\">\n<hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Do hormones have any side effects?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Positive side effects&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Less acne&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Less period pain<\/li>\n<li>Less severe bleeding during your period<\/li>\n<li>Slightly less risk of some types of cancer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Negative side effects&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Do you take the pill? Or use a contraceptive patch or contraceptive ring? These contain the hormones estrogen and progesterone and could give you:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Headaches<\/li>\n<li>Irregular blood loss<\/li>\n<li>Painful breasts<\/li>\n<li>Nausea<\/li>\n<li>Low moods<\/li>\n<li>Weight gain<\/li>\n<li>Reduced sex drive<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Do you have a hormonal coil (IUS), contraceptive implant or contraceptive injections. Or take the mini pill? These only contain the hormone progesterone and could give you:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Irregular blood loss<\/li>\n<li>Headaches<\/li>\n<li>Acne<\/li>\n<li>Hair loss<\/li>\n<li>Painful breasts<\/li>\n<li>Low moods<\/li>\n<li>Weight gain<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1261_d66e13-39 .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1261_d66e13-39 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1261_d66e13-39\">\n<div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\">\n<hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Contraception without hormones<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Reliable contraceptives with no hormones are: the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/curlovecare.com\/topics\/coils-ius-and-iuds\/\">copper coil<\/a>\u00a0(IUD),\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/curlovecare.com\/topics\/what-are-condoms\/\">male <\/a>and <a href=\"https:\/\/curlovecare.com\/topics\/female-condom\/\">female condoms<\/a>\u00a0and the <a href=\"https:\/\/curlovecare.com\/topics\/caps-and-diaphragms\/\">contraceptive diaphragm (cap)<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hormones are substances in your body that make sure that your organs function properly. 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