Glossary

Hormone Glossary

Confused by all the hormone terms? You're not alone. This glossary explains common words you'll hear during perimenopause and menopause using simple, everyday language.

Commonly Confused Terms

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These definitions are for educational purposes only and are not medical advice. Always talk with your healthcare provider about your personal health.

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AMH (Anti-Müllerian Hormone)

Bioidentical Hormone Therapy (BHT)

Compounded Bioidentical Hormone Therapy (cBHT)

Cortisol

DHEA (Dehydroepiandrosterone)

Estrogen

FSH (Follicle-Stimulating Hormone)

GSM (Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause)

Insulin

LH (Luteinizing Hormone)

MHT (Menopausal Hormone Therapy)

Progesterone

SHBG (Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin)

Testosterone

VMS (Vasomotor Symptoms)

Commonly Confused Terms

Perimenopause vs Menopause

MHT vs HRT

GSM vs UTI

Vaginal Estrogen vs Systemic Estrogen

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