Originally published in the Netherlands in 2022 by De Bezige Bij as Wij zijn onze hormonen.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Foreword -- Introduction -- First the egg, then the chicken: pregnancy and birth -- The big run-up: pubescent toddlers and preschoolers -- Growing pains and butterflies: puberty -- Homosexuality and transgender people: about the influence of hormones on our gender identity and sexual preference -- Old choices ina new paradise: obesity, hunger, and hormones -- The residents of your gut: key players in your hormonal balance -- Hormones make or break the man and woman: adulthood -- The change: for women and men -- A new balance: after a hormone-filled life -- Old age: the beginning of the end -- Epilogue -- Acknowledgments -- Notes -- List of hormones -- Index.

"Hormones rule our lives. From conception, to birth, to our last breath, hormones control the delicate processes that keep our bodies in balance. However, when this careful stasis is disturbed, our hormones can wreak havoc on our health. Max Nieuwdorp, MD, PhD, knows exactly what signals your hormones are sending you and how they impact how you look, feel, and behave. In this foundational guide to hormonal health, he breaks down how hormones impact every system in the body, empowering you with the knowledge you need to get to the root of chronic health problems and set yourself up long lasting, sustainable wellness. Inspired by Dr. Nieuwdorp's day-to-day interaction with his patients, The Power of Hormones describes hormonal health in a detailed and accessible style, helping you clue in to symptoms of hormonal imbalance such as persistent fatigue and weight gain. His unique approach advocates for considering the far-reaching roles played by hormones throughout the body and is a go-to guide for understanding how they influence our health, our lives, and who we are."-- Provided by publisher.

Translated from the Dutch.