Common Symptoms and Disorders Associated with Estrogen Dominance
•Severe menstrual cramps •Heavy periods/clotting •Irregular menstrual cycles •Uterine fibroids •Ovarian cysts •Endometriosis •Infertility •Multiple miscarriages •Premenstrual headaches •Migraines •Decreased libido •Fibrocystic breast disease •Premenstrual breast...
EFFECTS OF ESTROGEN
Stimulates growth of the uterine lining • Prevents excess tissue buildup • Causes growth of breast tissue • Promotes fat storage and weight gain • Mobilizes fluid retention & decreases swelling • Thins the blood & prevents blood clots • Stimulates the...
ESTROGEN & PROGESTERONE
Estrogen and Progesterone flux depending upon the ovarian cycle 2. Absolute and relative deficiencies occur as a woman ages 3. As a general rule: - Testosterone levels decline first – mid 30’s -...
KEEPS( Kronos Early Estrogen Prevention Study)
Double-blind, placebo controlled trial compared low dose Premarin 0.45mg/d to Transdermal (Climara patch 0.5mcg/d) Neither affected systolic or diastolic pressure, Premarin increased HDL and TG, decreased LDL Transdermal improved insulin sensitivity, lowering insulin...
BIODENTICAL VS. SYNTHETIC VS. NATURAL HORMONES
Bioidentical...
What are Hormones?
Hormones are agents made by cells in specialized organs: Pituitary, adrenals, ovaries, testes, etc They are responsible for changes in our bodies They circulate throughout the body via the circulatory and lymphatic systems They affect the function of every cell in our...
The Hormone Triad
The human body works like a car. Thyroid = Engine Cortisol = Gas Hormones (testosterone and estrogen) = Tires If you fix just the tires to the car without putting oil in the engine, the car does not run properly. Same goes for the body. You can give the...
Cortisol
Stress is what affects the Cortisol Hormone. The more stressed a person is the higher their cortisol level.Cortisol is also the only hormone that increases with age. When Cortisol is increased, glucocorticoide activates which is where the glucose cravings come...
Female Testosterone
Are you suffering from: Decreased Libido, Brain Fog, Poor Muscle Strength, Fatigue, Bone Loss, Osteoporosis? This is an indication that you are in need of testosterone. A simple blood test can let the physician know if you are...
Male Testosterone
Symptoms erectile dysfunction, low muscle mass, fatigue, low libido, weight gain, brain fog, hair loss, depression. These are the top signs of low testosterone. Lab ranges are dependent on age. Normal range is between 280-1100. A male around 21 years of age should be...
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