Hormonal imbalance: what you should know

Restoring progesterone for hormonal balance, Restoring progesterone for hormonal balance

The hormonal causes of adult acne, Up to 40% of women over 30 develop late-stage acne. Here’s a 5-point plan to fix it holistically.

What do weight gain, irregular periods, acne and more have in common?, Are you experiencing symptoms like irregular periods, acne, thinning hair and weight gain around your middle? Here are all the surprising symptoms of PCOS.

Hormonal imbalance is tied to gum disease – and vice versa, Are your gums bleeding when you brush your teeth? If so, it’s worth figuring out what’s going on with your body.

5 tricks to make thinning hair look fuller, Changes to your hormones can cause hair to thin. Here are 5 tricks to help.

Here’s why the serious health issues driven by hormonal imbalance are increasing. A doctor explains., Dr. Amber Hayden explains why it’s becoming more common for women in their 20s and 30s to experience hormonal problems, plus easy steps women can take to balance their hormones.

Benefits of taking the Symptom Checker, Are your symptoms thyroid, adrenal or sex hormone related? A common question form women is “Where do I start to find out what’s causing my symptoms?” That’s when I recommend the Symptom Checker.

Is your doctor helpless when it comes to your hormones?, If you’re suffering from hormonal imbalance, your symptoms can be confusing, overwhelming — even scary at times. You would probably be glad to have a doctor who understands and can fix everything. Unfortunately, many women still tell us how difficult it is to find a physician who understands women’s hormonal issues — before, during and […]

What is hormonal imbalance?, Do you have symptoms of hormonal imbalance? Irregular or absent periods Weight gain Irritability/moodiness Skin issues Hair loss/unusual hair growth Infertility Fatigue/loss of energy Hormonal imbalance occurs when normal levels and production of hormones in the endocrine system, or their ratio to other hormones, is disrupted. When it comes to hormonal imbalance, we tend to […]

The natural approach to hormonal balance — help your body do its job, The problem of hormonal imbalance is often oversimplified in many conventional doctors’ offices. This lack of support leaves women with one-size-fits-all solutions that don’t get to the root of their symptoms or offer lasting results. Our bodies are already equipped with the natural potential to maintain hormonal balance for life. They just need to receive […]

Premature ovarian failure or POF — what you can do, Reviewed by Dr. Sarika Arora, MD A diagnosis of premature ovarian failure can be devastating. For young women, POF means many will never feel normal again, or get pregnant. Aside from hormone replacement therapy (HRT), conventional medicine doesn’t offer much for POF, and that’s a shame. In fact there’s a lot you can do starting […]

Symptoms of hormonal imbalance, Reviewed by Dr. Mary James, ND Most women with hormonal imbalance have no idea that many of their symptoms are linked directly to their hormones — even when they have symptoms like these: Irregular or absent periods: Increasing irregularities in your period signal a disruption in the hormonal activity that controls menstruation. Often, the cause […]

Is anxiety the new hot flash?, Women call us every day asking for help with a wide range of symptoms of hormonal imbalance. But recent research has revealed that the top symptoms of hormonal imbalance are changing — and increasing. We looked at new data taken from thousands of our Women’s Health Network hormonal imbalance symptom profiles and found that more […]

Interstitial cystitis, Reviewed by Dr. Sarika Arora, MD In this article What is interstitial cystitis and why haven’t I heard of it? The possible causes of IC IC, estrogen, and menopause Discovering your trigger foods The Women’s Health Network approach to treating IC I often receive questions from women experiencing intense pelvic discomfort or the urge to […]

Hormone tests & what they mean, Modern medicine has led us to believe that, for most medical issues, there’s a single test that will confirm a clear and concise diagnosis. This is about as helpful as a 6-minute doctor visit, and springs from the same limited thinking. Women are especially hurt by this kind of medical approach to hormonal imbalance. That’s […]

Hormonal issues before menopause:, Many women think there’s plenty of time before they have to think about hormonal imbalance, but we know that isn’t the case. Weight gain, cravings, irritability and fatigue are just a few of the symptoms of hormonal imbalances that can occur at any age – and more women than ever are suffering from them. Three […]

Is sugar sabotaging your hormones?, Reviewed by Dr. Sarika Arora, MD About four years ago, I noticed I was getting moody right before my periods. I’d always considered myself healthy, but knew there were things I could do to improve. As a functional medical doctor, I also knew that nutrition most likely had a lot to do with my mood […]

Hair loss in women, Reviewed by Dr. Mary James, ND For women, thinning hair and hair loss are serious problems that can leave you feeling socially isolated and depressed. Lots of us think, “If my hair doesn’t look good, I look bad,” but hair loss means more than just a change in your appearance. Your hair is important to […]

Estrogen levels and estrogen dominance, By Dr. Sharon Stills, NMD When women suffer from hormonal imbalance, conventional medicine puts the blame on low estrogen levels, and promotes estrogen (or a combination of estrogen and progesterone) as the best way to feel better. We know it’s just not that simple. In fact, many symptoms of hormonal imbalance, along with more severe […]

Endocrine disorders in women, Reviewed by Dr. Mary James, ND Endocrine disorders or endocrine imbalances can wreak symptom-havoc on women, threatening their health and well-being on a daily basis. While some disorders are more serious than others, all of them have the potential to derail your life. Your wider endocrine system is a web of individual but interconnected hormone […]