Hormones

[akgirlsrock]

Do you think hormone imbalance has anything to do with Parkinsons, hormones play a big factor with neurotransmitters. Have any Women with PD felt a difference if you take hormone replacement after menopause. I'm sure mens hormones change as well, but no familiar with that. Just curious. Thank you, Maria🌺

[Boscoejean]

an overview of studies about hormone replacement therapy and Parkinsons / that it might not be helpful: "Conclusion

In summary, our results of meta-analysis do not support a protective role of HRT in female PD development.

Keywords: Parkinson’s disease, hormone replacement therapy, hormone meta-analysis ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articl...

[SilentEchoes]

Menopause is a natural part of aging. Diabetes and other hormone imbalances, not so much. We need to look upstream at the hypothalamus and it's regulatory role in balancing hormones and neurotransmitters. As well as the role hypothalmic injury from neurotoxic chemical exposure plays in neurodegenerative disorders.

Some neurotransmitters also act as hormones, such as catecholamines (adrenaline, norepinephrine, and dopamine). These can be produced by the adrenal glands and discharged into the bloodstream, exerting a hormonal effect; and at the same time, they are released in the nerve endings, acting as neurotransmitters.

neurotray.com/difference-be...

I hope this helps you in your journey. Please read my new post on Parkinson's and medical gaslighting.

SE

[kaypeeoh]

Typical male, one unfortunate event had me questioning....