HORMONAL ISSUES

Estrogen and Progesterone levels can rise and fall in an uneven manner during perimenopause and menopause and even in andropause for men.

Some women can experience very uncomfortable symptoms for 10-15 years prior to menopause.


HAVE YOU EVER HEARD OF ESTROGEN DOMINACE?

 Here are 10 potential symptoms of estrogen dominance.

1. Abnormal periods

2. PMS, bloating, breast swelling or tenderness

3. Mood swings, anxiety, depression

4. Loss of sex drive

5. Fatigue

6. Weight gain especially in the abdomen / hip area

7. Poor concentration

8. Thyroid imbalances

9. Sleep disturbances

10. Hair Loss

These challenges can affect both women and some men.

DHEA,  CORTISOL, and INSULIN.  What part do they play?

These are also hormones which respond to stress - physical, mental, or emotional. 

DHEA ( Dehydroepiandrosterone) is a hormone found in the adrenal gland that makes the male hormone which in turn makes the female hormone.  

CORTISOL

Cortisol is also produced by the adrenal gland.  It is your  primary stress hormone. It is considered your fight or flight hormone.  You can make too much or have too little.  Your body may have more of cortisol's metabolite, Cortisone, than cortisol.

>  It increases sugar (glucose) in the bloodstream.

>  Manages how your body uses carbohydrates, fats and proteins.  It can affect WEIGHT GAIN.

>  It plays a part in regulating blood pressure. It can be associated with HEART DISEASE.

>  Cortisol influences your sleep/wake cycle.

>  It can boost energy so you can handle stress and then balance you back to baseline after the stress happens.

>  It works with certain parts of your brain to control your mood, motivation, fear, memory and concentration.  

Call for an appointment to find out how your hormones are helping or hindering you.