We have all fallen victim to the dreaded Dr. Google. Searching for answers on why we might feel sluggish, have terrible sleep, or are breaking out like a teenager, we find results suggesting we might have some incurable disease. Some of the most annoying and common symptoms could be indicative of a hormone imbalance.
Hormones
Hormones are chemical messengers that play an essential role in the regulation of our bodies helping to promote things such as sleep, skin health, sexual health, digestive health and so much more. Hormone imbalances affects up to 80% of women and goes undiagnosed in over half of them.
Estrogen
Estrogens are a group of hormones that play an important role in the normal sexual and reproductive development in women. They are also sex hormones. The woman’s ovaries make the most estrogen hormones, although the adrenal glands and fat cells also make small amounts of the hormones. Symptoms of low estrogen include…
- Dry skin
- Tender breasts
- Weak or brittle bones
- Trouble concentrating
- Moodiness and irritability
- Vaginal dryness or atrophy
- Hot flashes and night sweats
- Irregular periods or no periods
- Weight gain, especially in your belly
- Headaches before or during your period
- Decreased sex drive and painful intercourse
- Feeling fatigued and having trouble sleeping
Progesterone
Progesterone is a hormone that plays an important role in your reproductive system. Symptoms of Low progesterone include…
- Irregular menstrual periods
- Headaches
- Difficulty conceiving
- Mood changes, anxiety or depression
- Trouble sleeping
- Hot flashes
- Bloating or weight gain
Testosterone
While testosterone is mainly a hormone we think of for men, it is also produced in women but only to about 1/10th of the degree. Testosterone in women plays a role in bone and breast health as well as fertility and sex drive. Symptoms of low testosterone include…
- Decrease in sexual desire or libido
- Decrease in sexual thoughts or fantasies
- Difficulty reaching orgasm
- Fatigue
- Lack of concentration
- Muscle weakness
- Reduced vaginal lubrication
- Thinning hair
Thyroid Hormones
Thyroid hormones like T3 and T4 play an important role in regulation of your weight, energy levels, internal temperature, skin, hair, nail growth, and metabolism. Symptoms of low thyroid hormones include…
- Tiredness
- More sensitivity to cold
- Constipation
- Dry skin
- Weight gain
- Puffy face
- Hoarse voice
- Coarse hair and skin
- Muscle weakness
- Muscle aches, tenderness and stiffness
- Menstrual cycles that are heavier than usual or irregular
- Thinning hair
- Slowed heart rate, also called bradycardia
- Depression
- Memory problems
What to do next?
If you think you are experiencing symptoms of a low hormone level, make an appointment with your doctor to discuss hormone replacement therapy. With a prescription from a trusted healthcare professional, you can get compounded hormone medications from Preston’s Pharmacy. Preston’s offers hormone replacements depending specifically on your hormone levels, giving your body exactly what it needs.
Preston’s Pharmacy has been around since 1934, with over 100 years of compounding experience. We are a trusted resource for your physician! With results from your hormone tests, get estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, or thyroid hormones. Preston’s Pharmacy makes hormone medication in a variety of different forms.
