1. Which hormone is produced mainly during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle?

ANSWER: Progesterone – Progesterone is the queen of the luteal phase (the second half of your cycle). She helps calm the nervous system, supports sleep, and preps the body for a potential pregnancy. If your luteal phase is short or low in progesterone, you might feel moody, anxious, or have trouble sleeping.

2. Which of these hormones is present in both men and women, but in different amounts?

ANSWER: A & B, both estrogen & testosterone – Yup, women have testosterone and men have estrogen. The difference is in the ratio. Women need testosterone for muscle, energy, and libido, while men need estrogen for bone health and heart protection. Balance, not elimination, is the goal.

3.What is insulin’s primary role in the body?

ANSWER: Insulin helps cells absorb and use glucose – Think of insulin as the “key” that lets sugar into your cells to make energy. Too much insulin (from constant snacking, stress, or poor sleep) can lock your body into fat storage mode. Balanced meals = balanced insulin.

4. Which hormone surges to trigger ovulation?

Answer: LH (Luteinizing Hormone) – LH is like the green light for ovulation. Without an LH surge, no egg gets released. That’s why ovulation strips test LH levels, not estrogen or progesterone. Ovulation isn’t just for making babies — it’s how women make progesterone, which protects bones, mood, and metabolism.

5.Which hormone, when chronically elevated, is most linked to belly fat storage and muscle breakdown?

Answer: Cortisol – Your stress hormone isn’t the bad guy — she’s the firefighter, running to put out flames. The issue is when the fire never stops (chronic stress). That’s when cortisol starts breaking down muscle for fuel and storing fat around your belly. Stress care isn’t “self-care fluff” — it’s hormone strategy.

6.The monthly “bleed” on birth control pills is caused by:

Answer: Withdrawal from synthetic hormones – The pill shuts down ovulation, so the “period” you get is just your body’s response to stopping synthetic hormones for a few days. It’s not a true cycle. This doesn’t make the pill “bad,” but it’s important to understand what’s actually happening.

7. Which hormone is primarily responsible for stimulating milk production after childbirth?

Answer: Prolactin – Prolactin tells your body: “Make milk.” Oxytocin is her partner in crime, saying: “Let it flow, baby.” Together, they not only feed a baby but also help mama bond and feel calm. Pretty amazing design, right?

8. Declining levels of which hormone are most associated with hot flashes and night sweats in menopause?

Answer: Estrogen – That famous hot flash? Usually thanks to estrogen dipping. Estrogen helps regulate temperature, mood, and bone density. When levels drop in menopause, the thermostat goes haywire. Supporting estrogen balance (naturally or with guidance) can ease the ride.

9. What is the main difference between T3 and T4 thyroid hormones?

Answer: T3 vs T4 – T4 is the storage form, kind of like money sitting in your savings account. T3 is the active form — the cash you actually spend. Without enough conversion from T4 → T3, your metabolism slows, energy crashes, and weight may creep up.

10. Which of these is technically a neurotransmitter but often called a “happiness hormone”?

Answer: Serotonin – Technically a neurotransmitter, but it plays in the hormone orchestra too. It regulates mood, digestion, and even sleep. About 90% of serotonin is made in the gut — so if your gut health is off, your mood might be too.

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