Thursday, August 7, 2014

Helpful table about hormonal balance symptoms

"Symptoms of Estrogen Deficiency

Physical

·  Hot flashes

·  Fatigue

·  Headaches/migraines

·  Night sweats

·  Vaginal and/or bladder infections

·  Incontinence

·  UTI’s

·  Forgetfulness

·  Difficulty falling asleep

·  Poor concentration

·  Forgetfulness

·  Decreased verbal skills

·  Irregular bleeding

·  Testosterone imbalance

·  Lower libido

·  Painful intercourse

·  Osteoporosis

·  Episodes of rapid heartbeat

Emotional

·  Depression

·  Minor anxiety

·  Emotional instability

·  Feelings of despair

·  Crying easily

Properties of Estrogens

·  Creates endometrium

·  Development at puberty

·  Regulates menstrual cycle

·  Plumps vaginal tissue and reduces vaginal dryness

·  Slows bone loss

·  Can help reduce incidence of heart attacks

·  Anti-aging factor

·  Increases sensitivity of progesterone receptors

·  Affects more than 300 tissue systems of the body

·  Uplifts mood

·  Lowers LDL

·  Increases HDL

·  Decreases lipoprotein(a) and homocysteine

·  Affects every neurotransmitter in the brain; including seratonin, dopamine, GABA

·  Adds moisture to skin

·  Affects brain function responsible for memory and motivation

·  Needed for verbal memory and to learn new concepts, reasoning, and fine motor skills

Symptoms Associated with Estrogen Dominance

·  Breast cyst/breast pain

·  PMS

·  Irregular bleeding

·  Fluid retention

·  Headaches

·  Breast adenomas

·  Gall bladder problems

·  Blood sugar problems

·  Nutrient deficiencies

·  Nervous/Irritability

·  Low libido

·  Fibroids

·  Hormonal cancers

·  Heavy menstruation

·  Bloating

·  Weight gain

·  Nausea

·  Endometriosis

·  Thyroid problems

·  Mood swings

·  Sleep disturbances

·  Sugar cravings

Symptoms of Excess Androgens

Physical

·  Acne/oily skin

·  Facial hair

·  Deepened voice

·  Ovarian Cyst

·  Hypoglycemia

·  Mid-cycle pain

·  Low HDL

·  Thinning scalp hair

·  Breast cancer risk

·  Painful nipples

Emotional

·  Agitated

·  Angry

·  Irritable

Symptoms of Androgen Deficiency

Physical

·  Loss of libido

·  Impaired sexual function

·  Aches/pain/arthritis

·  Incontinence

·  Thinning skin

·  Thin tissue of the vulva and labia

·  Loss of muscle tone

·  Wrinkled skin

·  Lichen slcerosis

·  Hot flashes

Emotional

·  Depression

·  Lack of drive and confidence

·  Demotivation

Properties of Androgens

·  Cardiovascular protection

·  Help with brain function

·  Build bones

·  Enhances libido

·  Build Muscle

·  Anti-aging to skin

·  Antidepressant

Symptoms Associated with Progesterone Deficiency

Physical

·  Fibrocystic breasts or breast pain

·  Anxiety

·  Fluid Retention

·  Stressed Easily

·  Weight gain

·  Irritability

·  Break-though-bleeding

·  PMS

·  Low Body Temperature

·  Hair Loss

·  Headaches/migraines

·  Endometriosis

·  Sleep Disturbances

·  Heavy Periods

·  Cramps

·  Fibroids

·  Hypothyroidism

·  Bone Loss

·  Irregular cycle/spotting between cycles

·  Infertility

Emotional

·  Anxiety

·  Over Reacting

·  Easily alarmed

·  Stressed

·  Feelings of confusion

·  Mood swings

·  Irritability

·  Nervous

·  Jittery

·  Depression

Roles and Properties of Progesterone

·  Decreases menstrual bleeding

·  Decreases fat storage

·  Anti-cancer; especially protective of the breast

·  Increases body supply of oxygen

·  Helps prevent hardening of the arteries

·  Improves brain structure and function, memory

·  Increases metabolic rate

·  Helps regulate water retention

·  Required for conception and gestation

·  Increases intelligence of fetus

·  Mild sedative in large doses

·  Protects against miscarriage

·  Prevents PMS

·  Stimulates new bone formation

·  Anti-aging to skin

·  Inhibits Fibrocystic Breast Disease

·  Natural antidepressant

·  Facilitates thyroid hormone action

·  Normalizes blood sugar levels

·  Reduces spotting

·  Tones blood vessels

·  Reduces irritability and anxiety

·  Reduces testosterone imbalance

·  Prevents endometrial cancer

·  Anti-aging hormone

·  Useful in some cases of seizure disorder

·  Helps prevent high blood pressure

·  Reduces risk of autoimmune diseases

·  Increases (Ig-E) to help prevent sinus, respiratory, vaginal infections and allergic reactions

·  Increases sensitivity of estrogen receptors

·  Natural diuretic

·  Raises HDL, lowers triglycerides

·  Restores sex drive

·  Functions as a precursor to corticosteriods and other steroidal hormones

·  Blocks estrogen’s side effects and excessive estrogen

·  Increases endurance during exercise

·  Calms and protects nervous system

·  Protective effect on brain chemistry

·  Reduces cravings for sweets/carbs

·  Thymus gland depends on progesterone

·  Most protective hormone the body produces

·  Improve efficiency of the heart

·  Basic hormone of adaptation and resistance to stress

·  Restores normal sleep patterns

·  Enhances number of insulin receptors on cells

·  Used by adrenals to produce anti-stress hormones"
from http://www.jacemedical.com/articles/Hormonal%20Health%20and%20Balance%20Information.pdf