Hormone Balance Test for Women
Symptom Group for Progesterone Deficiency in Women
- PMS
- Early miscarriage
- Unexplained weight gain
- Anxiety
- Insomnia
- Painful and / or lumpy breasts
- Cyclical headaches
- Infertility
TOTAL BOXES CHECKED – If two or more boxes checked in this group, you may have:
Progesterone deficiency – the most common hormone imbalance among women of all ages. You may need to change your diet, get off of synthetic hormones (including birth control pills). Maybe have saliva tested for PROGESTERONE and estradiol.
Symptom Group for Estrogen Deficiency in Women
- ·Vaginal Dryness
- Painful intercourse
- Bladder infections
- Hot flashes
- Night Sweats
- Memory problems
- Lethargic depression
TOTAL BOXES CHECKED – If two or more boxes checked in this group, you may have:
Estrogen deficiency – This hormone imbalance is most common in menopausal women; especially if you are petite and/or slim. You may need to make some special changes to your diet. Take some women’s herbs. Maybe have saliva tested for estradiol.
Symptom Group for Estrogen Deficiency in Women
- Puffiness and bloating
- Rapid weight gain
- Mood swings
- Anxious depression
- Insomnia
- Red flush on face
- Weepiness
- Cervical dysplasia (abnormal pap smear)
- Breast tenderness
- Heavy bleeding
- Migraine headaches
- Foggy thinking
- Gallbladder problems
TOTAL BOXES CHECKED – If two or more boxes checked in this group, you may have:
Excess estrogen – In women, this is most often solved by getting off of the conventional synthetic hormones most often prescribed by doctors for menopausal women. See article: Getting Off HRT. Maybe get a comprehensive Female Hormone Saliva Test. You should also strive to avoid xenoestrogens and eating soy products, which have a pervasive presence in our world today.
Symptom Group for Estrogen Dominance in Women
A combination of the symptoms for PROGESTERONE Deficiency and Excess Estrogen
TOTAL BOXES CHECKED – If two or more boxes checked in this group, you may have:
Estrogen dominance – This happens when you don’t have enough PROGESTERONE to balance the effects of estrogen. Thus, you can have low estrogen but if you have even lower PROGESTERONE, you can have symptoms of estrogen dominance. Many women between the ages of 40 and 50 suffer from estrogen dominance.
This topic is covered in much detail in Dr. Lee’s timeless book, What Your Doctor May Not Tell You about Menopause, and also in the May 1998 issue of the John R Lee, M.D. Medical Letter. Maybe have saliva tested for Female/Male Saliva Profile I or just test for PROGESTERONE and estradiol.
Symptom Group for Excess Androgens in Women
- Acne
- Excessive hair on face and arms
- Thinning hair on the head
- Ovarian cysts
- Polycystic
- Hypoglycemic / unstable blood sugar
- Infertility
- Mid-cycle pain
TOTAL BOXES CHECKED – If two or more boxes checked in this group, you may have:
Excess androgens (male hormones) – This is most often caused by too much sugar and simple carbohydrates in the diet and is often found in women who have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). You can find out more about PCOS by emailing us. Maybe have saliva tested for PROGESTERONE, estradiol and TESTOSTERONE.
Symptom Group for Cortisol Deficiency in Women
- Debilitating fatigue
- Foggy thinking
- Thin and / or dry skin
- Brown spots on face
- Unstable blood sugar
- Low blood pressure
- Intolerance to exercise
TOTAL BOXES CHECKED – If two or more boxes checked in this group, you may have:
Cortisol deficiency – this is caused by tired adrenals, which is usually caused by chronic stress. If you’re trying to juggle a job and a family, chances are good you have tired adrenals. Maybe have saliva tested for the Adrenal Function or one of the individual Cortisol tests.
Hormone Balance Test for Men
Symptom Group for Testosterone Deficiency in Men
- Weight loss
- Loss of muscle
- Lower sex drive
- Fatigue
- Enlarged breasts
- Lower stamina
- Softer erections
- Gallbladder problems
TOTAL BOXES CHECKED – If two or more boxes checked in this group, you may have:
Testosterone deficiency: This is most common in men over the age of fifty, and can be remedied with special nutritional supplements/foods, increased muscle-building exercise. A basic set of baseline tests for men would include TESTOSTERONE, DHEA, estrogen and PROGESTERONE through a saliva test. It may also be helpful to measure morning and evening CORTISOL by saliva test, and SHBG (Sex Hormone Binding Globulin) by blood spot test.
Symptom Group for Excess Estrogen in Men
- Hair Loss
- Prostate enlargment
- Puffiness / bloating
- Headaches
- Breast enlargment
- Weight gain
TOTAL BOXES CHECKED – If two or more boxes checked in this group, you may have:
Excess Estrogen: In men, excess estrogen can be balanced with one of the male hormones and changes in diet and lifestyle. You can read about this in detail in Dr. Lee’s booklet, “Hormone Balance For Men”. It is recommended that you get a saliva hormone test to pinpoint your hormone balance more exactly.
Saliva Tests
Saliva testing is a simple, accurate way to determine your “free” or bioavailable hormone levels. For more information contact your DBM Practitioner or your Healthcare Physician.
Reference: Shirley Emmons Bsc.(Hons) Independent Natural and alternative Health Researcher – Used with permission and thanks.
