Feel like your hormones are out of whack?

Despite what you’ve been told….

It’s not all in your head.

The birth control pill is not the only answer (nor is it a good one!).

We can test your hormones.

Let’s start with identifying symptoms. These are the 5 female hormone imbalances and their associated symptoms:

Symptoms of estrogen deficiency

1. Weight gain
2. Insomnia & early waking
3. Hot flashes & night sweats
4. Low libido, vaginal dryness
5. Skipping periods, scant periods
6. Muscle/joint aches and pains
7. Depression/anxiety
8. Memory loss, brain fog
9. Heart palpitations
10. Urinary frequency and urgency
11. Recurrent UTIs

Symptoms of estrogen excess

1. Heavy periods
2. Tender breasts, fibrocystic breasts
3. Uterine fibroids
4. Menstrual migraines
5. PMS & mood swings
6. Water retention/swelling
7. Weight gain (abdomen and hips)
8. Bloating

Symptoms of progesterone deficiency

1. PMS and mood swings
2. Anxiety
3. Poor sleep
4. Heavy or prolonged periods
5. Spotting before your period
6. Short cycles < 25 days  or long cycles > 35 days
7. Headaches
8. Recurrent miscarriage, fertility challenges

Symptoms of testosterone deficiency

1. Low libido
2. Fatigue
3. Depression
4. Trouble building muscle mass
5. Weight gain

Symptoms of testosterone excess

1. Hair loss & thinning
2. Acne, oily skin
3. Excess hair upper lip/chin
4. Mid-abdominal weight gain
5. Aggressive tendency

Identifying specific imbalances can be challenging due to symptom overlap, especially with estrogen and progesterone. Specialty hormone testing (urine, blood, saliva) can help pinpoint issues. With a clear diagnosis, you can take targeted steps to restore hormonal balance and unlock a happier, healthier you!

Feel like your hormones are out of balance? Let’s chat.

Editor’s Note: The information in this article is intended for your educational use only. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health practitioners with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition and before undertaking any diet, supplement, fitness, or other health program.