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HORMONAL IMBALANCE QUESTIONNAIRE
- Breast sweilling / tenderness
- Breast fibrocysts / tumors
- Breast cancer
- Endometrial cancer / hyperplasia
- Hysterectomy / D&C
- Tubal ligation
- Use Birth Control Pills
- Use an IUD
- Exposed to DES in utero
- Heavy / irregular periods
- Premenstrual Syndrome
- Gallbladder symptoms
- Menopausal symptoms
- Water retention
- Migraines / headaches
- Stroke
- Weight gain in abdomen / hips
- Fibromyalgia
- Infertility
- Hypertension
- Varicose veins
- Cyclic acne
- Difficulty losing weight
- Joint / muscle pain
- Bruise easily
- Blurred vision / flashes of light
- Hemorrhoids / constipation
- Asthma
- Dark circles under eyes
- Insomnia
- Inability to concentrate
- Hypoglycemia
- Craving for sweets
If you have checked off 2 or more boxes in the left column or 5 or more boxes in total: ESTROGEN DOMINANT. Your body is not making adequate amounts of progesterone to balance out the estrogen in your body:
* MENOPAUSAL SYMPTOMS
* HEALTH RISKS
HORMONAL IMBALANCE
May lead to or contribute to:
- Headaches & migranes
- Cramps & 'PMS'
- Depression & fatigue
- Bloating or stubborn fat
- Breast tenderness
- Blood sugar imbalances
- Mood swings
- Irregular cycles
- Miscarriage
- Insomnia
- Hot flashes
- Anxiety
- Reduced sex drive
- Facial hair
- Breast cancer
- Prostate / testicular cancer
- Osteoporosis
POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS OF SYNTHETIC HORMONES
- Estrogen Substitutes
- Breast tenderness
- Vaginal bleeding
- Fluid retention
- Nausea & vomiting
- Headaches
- Leg cramps
- Impaired glucose tolerance
- Increased risk of endometrial & breast cancer
- High blood pressure
- Blood clots
- Gallstones
- Progesterone Substitutes
- Breast tenderness
- Impaired milk production if lactate
- Fluid retention & swelling
- AcneSkin rashes
- Hair loss / masculine hair growth
- Menstrual irregularities
- Impaired glucose tolerance
- Breast cancer
- Weight gain & depressionBlood clots (especially lungs & brain)
- Birth defects it taken with pregnancy
ROLE OF NATURAL PROGESTERONE
- Precursor of other hormones (eg. testosterone, estrogen & cortisone)
- Maintenance of lining of uterus
- Promotes survival of the embryo & fetus throughout the gestation period
- Natural diuretic
- Promotes thermogenesis (fat burning for temperature maintenance)
- Normalizes blood clotting
- Acts as natural antidepressant
- Appears to help sex-drive
- Promotes proper cell-oxygen levels
- Protects against endometrial cancer
- Help to protect against breast cancer
- Promotes BONE BUILDING and protects against osteoporosis
- Normalizes zinc and copper levels
- Aids thyroid hormone action
- Protects against fibrocystic breast changes
- Helps keep blood-sugar levels normal
This article is for educational purposes only and do not advocate self-diagnosis. Due to individual variability, consultation with a licensed health professional, such as a naturopathic physician is highly recommended, prior to starting a natural treatment plan.
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