Women’s Hormone Health

Estrogen, Progesterone, and Testosterone: What Each Hormone Does

Three hormones, three different roles in women’s health.

5 min readPublished September 6, 2026Medically reviewed by: Licensed Medical Provider

Hormone	Key roles
Estrogen	Temperature regulation, bone health, vaginal and skin health
Progesterone	Balances estrogen’s effect on the uterus, may support sleep
Testosterone	Libido, energy, muscle

Treatment plans are individualized — many women receive only one or two of these, if any.

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