Personalised hormonal insights

Oestrogen has 3 active forms, estrone (E1), estradiol (E2) and estriol (E3). Each has different functions and different risks associated. Estriol is the safe and protective estrogen. It helps to support vaginal tissue integrity and ability to secrete fluids, while also indirectly influencing a healthy bladder. Estradiol is the most active form of oestrogen, when menopause hits, the lack of this hormone can cause insomnia, hot flushes and other typical menopausal symptoms. Estrone is made in the liver and increases during menopause and postmenopausal. Estrone breaks down into 3 forms of metabolites that can be measured to indicate health benefits and risk factors. Some supplements may be advised as part of hormone balancing to lower the high-risk forms of estrone.