Guide To Hormone Imbalances

Symptoms of Hormone Imbalance in Women

“Think you might have a hormone imbalance? Here are some of the common symptoms for different types of hormone imbalances:

Progesterone Deficiency

This is the world’s most common hormone imbalance and it affects women of all ages. Common causes include dietary habits or the use of birth control pills. If you have a progesterone deficiency, then you may exhibit the following symptoms:

— PMS
— Early Miscarriage
— Unexplained Weight Gain
— Anxiety
— Insomnia
— Painful Or Lumpy Breasts
— Cyclical Headaches
— Infertility

Estrogen Deficiency

This hormone imbalance is particularly common among menopausal women. Women with a slim build are more likely to be affected by estrogen deficiency than other women. Common symptoms of estrogen deficiency include:

— Vaginal Dryness
— Painful Intercourse
— Bladder Infections
— Hot Flashes
— Night Sweats
— Memory Problems
— Lethargic Depression

Excess Estrogen Production

You may have an estrogen surplus if your doctor has prescribed synthetic hormones – which are commonly prescribed to women going through menopause. Key symptoms include:

— Puffiness And Bloating
— Rapid Weight Gain
— Mood Swings
— Anxiety Or Depression
— Insomnia
— Red Flush On Face
— Weepiness
— Cervical Dysplasia (Abnormal PAP Smear)
— Breast Tenderness
— Heavy Bleeding
— Migraine Headaches
— Foggy Thinking

Estrogen Dominance

Estrogen dominance can occur when your body doesn’t produce enough progesterone to balance out the effects of estrogen. This imbalance can occur in women who have traditionally low estrogen levels: if your progesterone production is lower than your estrogen production, then you may experience the following symptoms of estrogen dominance:

— PMS
— Early Miscarriage
— Unexplained Weight Gain
— Anxiety And Depression
— Insomnia
— Painful/lumpy Breasts
— Cyclical Headaches
— Infertility
— Puffiness And Bloating
— Red Flush On Face
— Foggy Thinking
— Migraine Headaches
— Weepiness

Excess Androgen

Androgen is a male hormone. Women may develop an excess androgen imbalance by eating too much sugar or simple carbohydrates. In addition, women who have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) are more susceptible to androgen imbalances. Symptoms include:

— Acne
— Excessive Hair Growth On The Face And Arms
— Thinning Hair On The Head
— Infertility
— Hypoglycemia Or Unstable Blood Sugar Levels
— Ovarian Cysts

Cortisol Deficiency

Cortisol deficiency is typically caused by overworked adrenal glands. Your adrenal glands become overworked when you’re constantly stressed out. Key symptoms include:

— Chronic Fatigue
— Foggy Thinking
— Thin Or Dry Skin
— Brown Spots On The Face
— Low Blood Sugar
— Unstable Blood Sugar
— Intolerance To Exercise

If you have two or more of the above symptoms, then you may have a hormone deficiency. Talk to your doctor and ask about potential treatments for hormone imbalances. Or, check the Hormone Imbalance Treatments section below. “

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