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About Hormones

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High Estrogen

Fibroids
Endometriosis
PCOS
Menstrual migraines
Mood swings
Heavy bleeding
Mid-cycle / ovulation pain
Irregular menstrual cycles
Signs of low progesterone:
- Insomnia
- Spotting
- Bloating, water retention
- PMS or PMDD
- Breast tenderness (especially before your period)

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Low Estrogen

Dry skin
Brain fog
Weight gain
Headaches
Vaginal dryness
Irritability / anxiety
Low sex drive
Loss of breast size
Low thyroid function
Achy joints / joint pain
Hot flashes / night sweats
Irregular periods or missing periods
Bone loss (osteopenia, osteoporosis)

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Low Progesterone

Heavy bleeding
PMS / PMDD
Low libido
Irritability / anxiety
Menstrual migraines
Bloating, water retention
Irregular menstrual cycles
Short luteal phase (> 11 days)
Insomnia / difficulty sleeping
Difficulty getting pregnant / miscarriage
Brown spotting / breakthrough bleeding
Low basal body temperature in luteal phase
Breast tenderness (especially before your period)

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High Cortisol

Feeling “tired and wired”
Hitting a slump at 3-4pm
Sugar, salt or fat cravings
Anxiety or nervousness
High blood sugar
Frequent illness
Digestive issues
Fertility issues
Flushed and puffy face
Weight gain / increased belly fat
Missing or irregular periods
Feeling constantly stressed or overwhelmed
Difficulty falling and / or staying asleep
Difficulty concentrating or easily distracted

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Low Cortisol

Chronic fatigue (constant low level or debilitating)
Waking up feeling unrested even after adequate sleep
Difficulty staying asleep
Difficulty waking
Dizziness, especially when standing up
Low blood pressure
Decrease stress tolerance
Crying for no reason or unable to cope
Sugar, salt or fat cravings

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High Testosterone

Unstable blood sugar
Infrequent ovulation
Irregular periods (often longer than 35 days)
Acne and oily skin
Anxiety / irritability
Ovarian cysts
Depression
Hirsutism (male-pattern hair growth)
Hair loss / thinning hair
Easily angered, aggression

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Low Thyroid

Constipation
Brittle nails
Depression
Puffiness
Heavy periods
Irregular periods
Low heart rate
Dry skin and hair
Cold hands and feet
Sensitivity to cold
Low energy / fatigue
Enlarged thyroid glad (goiter)
Thinning hair / missing outer third of eyebrows
Unexplained rapid weight gain or stubborn fat that’s hard to lose