The power of 3: how oestrogen, progesterone and testosterone work

Hormones are chemical messengers found throughout your body, telling it what to do and when. They are involved in your growth and development, metabolism, emotions, sexual and reproductive function, sleep and blood pressure. They help you fall in love, bond with offspring, power you to the finish line and make you feel happy, sad, furious and everything in between.

And when it comes to the perimenopause and menopause, there are three key hormones you need to know about: oestrogen, progesterone and testosterone. Their names might be familiar, but do you know what role each play?

We’ve created three downloadable posters that give you a whistlestop tour of the influence and impact of oestrogen, progesterone and testosterone throughout your body – to download just click on the link at the top of this article.