Ups and Downs. Riding the Hormonal Tilt-a-Whirl

I get a lot of phone calls in a day with women who are suspicious of hormonal imbalance.  Interestingly, I have more and more young women seeking help with their PMS woes as well.  Let's remember that aging has it's effects at all stages of life, not just through the menopausal years.  Today I'll give you a brief snippit of what things might point in the direction of hormone problems so I can answer the common questions to a broader audience. And, so I can show you the exit door from this ride.

I'll break this BLOG topic down in a simple to understand list and encourage you to be tested if any of these describe the things you are struggling with.  Could you imagine your face superimposed over this woman's face?  Maybe you're not quite this out of sorts, but I can guarantee that you will find something on this list that correlates with your current status.

Are you a victim of HORMONE HAVOC? Check out this list, but also go to the online womens evaluation and do the assessment.

Abudance of Estrogen (aka Estrogen Dominance):
Water Retention
Fatigue
Breast Swelling
Fibrocystic Breasts
PMS mood swings
Loss of libido
Heavy menses
Uterine fibroids
Craving for sweets
Weight gain

Lack of Estrogen (aka Estrogen Deficiency):
Hot Flashes
Shortness of Breath
Night Sweats
Sleep Disorders
Vaginal Dryness
Dry Skin
Thinning Skin
Anxiety
Mood swings
Headache
Depression
Memory Loss
Heart Palpitations
Yeast Infections

Abundance of Progesterone (I hardly ever see this unless someone is using too much supplementation)
Depression
Somnolence
Sleepiness

Lack of Progesterone (many many women)
Headaches
Anxiousness
Moodiness
Food Cravings
Irritability
Insomnia
Bloating
Painful Joints
Cramps
Heavy periods

Testing is SIMPLE, SIMPLE, SIMPLE.  I can provide you a saliva testing kit and a packet of reading materials through the US mail for just $20.  Talk with me or one of our helpful staff members on getting your personal evaluation.  The lab panel that I most often recommend runs only $130.  That's a minimal price to pay to see if you are feeling discombobulated due to hormonal imbalance.

I will touch on some other key topics in the days and weeks to come.  Make sure to check back on topics that might help you feel better and look better the more natural way.

To your good health,
Dr. Sonja