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Hormone balance test for women

This test is posted at Dr. J. Lee's website

1. Read through the list of symptoms in each group, and put a check mark next to each symptom that you have. (Its OK to check off the same symptom in more than one group);

2. In any group where you have two or more symptoms checked off, there's a good chance that you have the hormone imbalance represented by that group (The more symptoms you check off, the higher the likelihood);

3. Some people may have more than one type of hormonal imbalance.

Hormone balance test for women

Hormone balance test for men

Saliva Tests

Symptom Group for PROGESTERONE Deficiency in Women
☐ PMS	☐ Insomnia
☐ Early miscarriage	☐ Painful and/or lumpy breasts
☐ Unexplained weight gain	☐ Cyclical headaches
☐ Anxiety	☐ Infertility
TOTAL BOXES CHECKED☐If two or more boxes checked in this group, you may have: PROGESTERONEdeficiency - 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), and you may need to use some PROGESTERONE cream. Maybe have saliva tested for PROGESTERONE and ESTRADIOL.

Symptom Group for Estrogen Deficiency in Women
☐ Vaginal dryness	☐ Night sweats
☐ Painful intercourse	☐ Memory problems
☐ Bladder infections	☐ Lethargic depression
☐ Hot flashes
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. Some women may need a little natural estrogen (about one-tenth the dose prescribed by most doctors). Maybe have saliva tested for ESTRADIOL.
Symptom Group for Excess Estrogen in Women
☐ Puffiness and bloating	☐ Cervical dysplasia (abnormal pap smear)
☐ Rapid weight gain	☐ Breast tenderness
☐ Mood swings	☐ Heavy bleeding
☐ Anxious depression	☐ Migraine headaches
☐ Insomnia	☐ Foggy thinking
☐ Red flush on face	☐ Gallbladder problems
☐ Weepiness
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. Once on a natural hormone regimen, maybe get a comprehensive saliva test, Female/Male Saliva Profile III. You should also strive to avoid xenoestrogens and eating excessive amounts of soy products, which have a pervasive presence in our world today. xenoestrogens Reduce estrogen levels

Symptom Group for Estrogen Dominance in Women

A combination of the symptoms for PROGESTERONE Deficiency and Excess Estrogen

Symptom Group for PROGESTERONE Deficiency in Women
☐ PMS	☐ Insomnia
☐ Early miscarriage	☐ Painful and/or lumpy breasts
☐ Unexplained weight gain	☐ Cyclical headaches
☐ Anxiety	☐ Infertility
Symptom Group for Excess Estrogen in Women
☐ Puffiness and bloating	☐ Cervical dysplasia (abnormal pap smear)
☐ Rapid weight gain	☐ Breast tenderness
☐ Mood swings	☐ Heavy bleeding
☐ Anxious depression	☐ Migraine headaches
☐ Insomnia	☐ Foggy thinking
☐ Red flush on face	☐ Gallbladder problems
☐ Weepiness

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 theJohn R Lee, M.D. Medical Letter. Maybe have saliva tested for Female/Male Saliva Profile Ior just test for PROGESTERONE and ESTRADIOL.

Symptom Group for Excess Androgens in Women
☐ Acne	☐ Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
☐ Excessive hair on face and arms	☐ Hypoglycemic/unstable blood sugar
☐ Thinning hair on the head	☐ Infertility
☐ Ovarian cysts	☐ 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 in"What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About PREmenopause", as well as the March 1999 issue of theJohn R Lee, M.D. Medical Letter. Maybe have saliva tested for PROGESTERONE , ESTRADIOL and TESTOSTERONE.

Symptom Group for CORTISOL Deficiency in Women
☐ Debilitating fatigue	☐ Unstable blood sugar
☐ Foggy thinking	☐ Low blood pressure
☐ Thin and/or dry skin	☐ Intolerance to exercise
☐ Brown spots on face
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. There is good information on restoring your adrenal function in both the"What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About PREmenopause"and "What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Menopause"books, as well as in the July 1998John R Lee, M.D. Medical Letter. Maybe have saliva tested for theAdrenal Functionor one of the individualCortisoltests.

Hormone Balance Test for Men

Symptom Group for TESTOSTERONE Deficiency in Men
☐ Weight loss	☐ Enlarged breasts
☐ Loss of muscle	☐ Lower stamina
☐ Lower sex drive	☐ Softer erections
☐ Fatigue	☐ 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, increased muscle-building exercise, and supplemental hormones including (natural) TESTOSTERONE, PROGESTERONE , and DHEA. You can find details in Dr. Lee's booklet, "Hormone Balance for Men". Maybe get a saliva hormone test to find out which hormone(s) would be best for you. 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	☐ Headaches
☐ Prostate enlargement	☐ Breast enlargement
☐ Irritability	☐ Weight gain
☐ Puffiness/bloating
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.

Help on which saliva test(s) to order from Dr. John Lee's website (without affiliation).

There are suggestions after each Symptom Group above, but if you're still confused, try these guidelines:

If you haven't had a saliva hormone level test before, or you fit into more than one category above, it's ideal if you can get "The Works,"Female/Male Saliva Profile III to give you the big picture. This is a great way to get baseline measurements of your hormones,anda very informative and comprehensive analysis from the experts at ZRT Lab.

If you fit into more than one category above,including fatigue, and you're on a budget, you'll get a lot of useful information from Female/Male Saliva Profile II.

If you fit into more than one category above not including fatigue, try Female/Male Saliva Profile I.

If you're primarily having issues with stress and fatigue, try the Adrenal Function or one of the individual CORTISOL tests.

If you just want the basics, test for PROGESTERONE , ESTRADIOL and TESTOSTERONE.

If you have estrogen dominance symptoms and want just a bare bones look at your hormones, just test PROGESTERONE and ESTRADIOL.

If you recently started supplementing with PROGESTERONE and only want to find out whether your levels are within "normal" ranges, just test PROGESTERONE.

If you have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and/or symptoms of excess male hormones such as excess hair growth, test PROGESTERONE , ESTRADIOL and TESTOSTERONE

If you have PMS, endometriosis, infertility or postpartum blues, you'll get a lot of helpful information from one of the Female/Male Saliva Profiles

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