Be Proactive: Common Hormone Symptoms in Five Age Groups

I'm revisiting a book this morning,  The 30 Day Hormone Plan, by Dr. Erika Schwartz, M.D. In it's pages, I came across something that I suppose every woman would enjoy knowing for herself.  After following many patients for a number of years, Dr. Schwartz realized that she could break down frequency of symptoms according to age ranges in five major groupings.  What if women could be more proactive with the hormonal shifts expected with the seasons of aging?  What if they could prevent or lessen the impact that hormonal imbalance can bring? Good idea right? Right!

Hopefully, you can use the guidelines for these age groupings to help you sift through your own symptoms:

Group 1: (ages 16-early 20's)
PMS
Bloating
Mood swings
Acne

Group 2 (ages mid-20's-mid-30's)
Bloating
Weight Gain
Postpartum Depression
PMS
Mood Swings
Fatigue

Group 3 (Ages 30's-early 40's)
Weight Gain
Bloating
PMS
Depression
Occasional loss of libido
Occasional night sweats
Irritability
Menstrual irregularity
Migraines
Fatigue

Group 4 (Ages 45-55)
Hot Flashes
Night Sweats
Fatigue
Insomnia
Loss of libido
Irritability
Mood Swings
Depression
Weight Gain
Bloating
Fatigue
Muscle and Joint Aches
Vaginal Dryness

Group 5 (Ages 55+)
Hot Flashes
Night Sweats
Fatigue
Insomnia
Weight Gain
Loss of Libido
Arthritis
Stiffness in Muscles and Joints
Chronic constipation
Bloating
Chronic illness (osteoporosis and heart disease)

So, how do things line up for you personally?  I can guide you on testing and anti-aging therapies to help you be proactive in the journey of hormonal change.  Give me a call today 417-231-4544

Live, Look, and Feel Better, Longer!
Dr. Sonja