Women and Hormones
Hormonal deficiencies and common symptoms
THYROID
Fatigue
Increased sensitivity to cold
Constipation
Dry skin
Weight gain
Puffy face
Hoarseness
Muscle weakness
Elevated blood cholesterol level
Muscle aches, tenderness and stiffness
Pain, stiffness or swelling in your joints
Heavier than normal or irregular menstrual periods
Thinning hair
Slowed heart rate
Depression
Impaired memory
Enlarged thyroid gland
ESTROGEN
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
Decreased sex drive and painful intercourse
Feeling fatigued and having trouble sleeping
PROGESTERONE
Heavy periods
Weight gain and fluid retention
Mood changes such as anxiety and depression
Sleep disturbances
TESTOSTERONE
sluggishness
muscle weakness
fatigue
sleep disturbances
reduced sex drive
decreased sexual satisfaction
weight gain
fertility issues
irregular menstrual cycles
vaginal dryness
loss of bone density