How do I Know if my Hormones are Out of Balance?

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Do you suspect that your hormones are off balance? Are you a little unsure if that’s actually true? How do you know if you’re feeling crummy because of hormones or if it’s just because of life situations?  

Symptoms of hormone imbalances are often super general so it’s easy to not suspect hormones as the culprit. Here are some common signs and symptoms that you can experience if your hormones are in need of some TLC:

  • Fatigue

  • Anxiety, depression, irritability and mood swings

  • Hair loss or excess hair growth

  • Weight gain or loss

  • Oily or dry skin

  • Insomnia

  • Cravings

  • PMS

  • Irregular, painful, heavy or light periods

  • Brain fog

  • Breast tenderness and fibrocystic breasts

  • Fibroids and ovarian cysts

  • Hot flashes, night sweats or feeling cold all the time

  • Acne

  • Muscle aches

  • Bloating, nausea and water retention

(Note - you don’t have to have all of these symptoms to have hormonal imbalances).

We can’t know for sure which hormones are out of balance without testing. We can make some educated guesses without tests but testing hormones gives us a clearer picture of what’s going on and therefore saves time and money wasted on trial and error. I encourage you to talk to your naturopathic doctor about your hormone testing options.

The good news is that in many cases it’s possible to re-balance hormones naturally without birth control pills or other medications. Given that I focus my practice on treating anxiety and depression, I’ve seen some wonderful improvements in mood as a result of crafting a solid hormone balancing plan for my patients.

If you want to know what steps would be involved in your own hormone balancing plan, click the book now button below to get your free 15-minute consultation.

Let’s scratch some of those symptoms off of your list!  

Samantha Dasshormones, women's health