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Women’s Hormonal Imbalance
A hormonal imbalance is when the body produces too much or too little amounts of certain hormones. In women, Progesterone and Estrogen are the most common hormones to cause an imbalance. If one or the other is slightly higher or lower this can cause a range of symptoms and illnesses.
Hormones are regulators that influence all functions and cells within your body. Hormone imbalances can happen during puberty, child bearing years, at the time of menstruation leading up to menopause and through some medications. Factors like stress unhealthy diet and a sedentary lifestyle may also affect hormones. Left untreated an imbalance can cause serious health problems such as diabetes, cancer, adrenal imbalance, thyroid function Imbalance, insulin imbalance and adult growth hormone deficiencies.
To find out whether you have a Hormone imbalance, see your practitioner about getting a blood test. This will show which hormone is out of balance and what treatment you may require.
Symptoms of Hormonal Imbalance
• Depression
• Dry skin
• Facial hair growth
• Fatigue
• Hair loss
• Headaches
• Hot flashes
• Insomnia
• Joint pain
• Loss of libido
• Mood swings
• Nausea
• Weight gain and bloating
Fuctions of Estrogen Hormones – Estradiol – Estriol – Estrone
• Accelerates metabolism
• Helps regulate the menstrual cycle
• Increases uterine growth
• Preserves bone density
• Protects against heart disease
Low estrogen levels may cause:
• Fatigue
• Hot Flashes
• Night Sweats
• Memory Lapses
• Skin problems
• Difficulty Concentrating
• Joint Pain
• Vaginal Dryness
• Dry Skin
High Estrogen levels may cause:
Anxiety
Breast and uterine cancer
Breast Tenderness
Depression
Headaches
Hypoglycemia
Insomnia
Irregular periods
Loss of libido
Mood swings
Water retention/bloating
Weight Gain
Function of Progesterone Hormone
• Helps to synthesize fat into energy
• Acts as an antidepressant
• Acts as a diuretic
• Helps with blood clotting
• Regulates blood sugar levels
• Stimulates bone building
• Restores intercellular oxygen levels
• Converts endometrium to secretory stage
• Thickens cervical mucus
• Decreases maternal immune response
• Decreases contractibility of uterine muscle
• Inhibits lactation during pregnancy
• Facilitates onset of labour
Symptoms of low Progesterone
• Anxiety
• Irritability
• Sleep Disturbances
• Mood Swings
• Memory Problems
• Fluid accumulation in extremities
• Headaches
• Premenstrual Syndrome
• Difficulty with conception
Symptoms of high Progesterone
• Fatigue
• Breast tenderness
• Bloating
• Mood Swings
• Loss of Libido
• Vaginal Dryness
Natural Hormone Balancing Treatments
Natural Supplements:
• Liva Detox
• Emu Oil Food Capsules
• Omega 3 Fish Oil
• Flaxseed oil
• Maca
Foods That May Help Boost Progesterone
• Avocado
• Olives
• Raw nuts and seeds
• Salmon and Tuna
Hormone Balancing Herbs
• Dong Quai
• Licorice
• Maca
• Wild yams
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