35: Friday Questions #2: What are the common signs of hormonal imbalance? + How do I know if my menstrual issues are from hormonal imbalance?

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What if your intuition about your body could be the key to unlocking better health? This week on Friday Question, we're tackling the pervasive issue of hormone imbalance in women, starting with the telltale signs. From debilitating menstrual cramps to unpredictable weight fluctuations and even changes in hair texture, we cover it all. If you've ever felt dismissed by medical professionals despite knowing something is off, this episode is for you. Hormones govern so many aspects of our lives, and understanding the symptoms of imbalance can be the first step to reclaiming your well-being.

Next, we dissect the intricate relationship between your menstrual cycle and hormone levels. Ever wondered if those severe PMS mood swings or irregular periods are more than just an inconvenience? We emphasize the importance of listening to your body and seeking professional advice when your menstrual symptoms disrupt daily life. Whether your cycle is throwing you curveballs or your skin is rebelling with hormonal acne, we offer insights to help you connect the dots. Tune in for a thorough discussion that could change how you approach your health and your cycle.

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Transcript

Speaker 1: 0:21

All right, good morning and welcome back to Friday Question. So today we're actually going to answer two questions because I need to be able to answer one to answer the other. So first up, our question is what are the common signs of hormone imbalance? Ok, I feel like I talk about this a lot, but let's let's go through some of the signs Right off the bat. I want to tell you that, as a woman, we're very intuitive beings, so like if you feel like something is off or something is wrong within your body, you're probably right and it's likely hormone related, whether that be root cause, hormone related or trickle down effect hormone related, which is more often the cause. To be honest, you're probably right and you probably do need some workup and some support and some help to get that corrected. Okay, so what signs are we talking about? The first things that come to mind initially are going to be painful, heavy periods, like really heavy bleeding cramps that are leaving you like on the couch or wishing that you were on the couch. Maybe it is bad enough that you're having to miss work. Pms that really disrupts your mood and your life leading up to your period, and it can last for anywhere from like 10 to 14 days before your period, up to even just like a few days before your period. If it's significant enough that you and people around you are noticing in a significant way, then that is a sign that there is, you know, hormone imbalance there. Other things are going to be likeating inability to lose weight or gaining weight kind of without reason, like you've not really changed anything, but all of a sudden you're just kind of like gaining weight and you can't get rid of it or you can't stop. It's going to be things like changes in your skin. So you know, like maybe you're having some hormonal acne and it might not just be on your face, it might be anywhere on your body. Like maybe you're having some hormonal acne and it might not just be on your face, it might be anywhere on your body. Um, hair changes. So either your hair is falling out or like the texture of it is changing. Um, the um I'm not trying to say like the texture, it might not be the right word Like you know, if you're someone that has curly hair and all of a sudden it's like my hair's losing all of its curl and it's just kind of straight and now like that kind of change would indicate that maybe there's something wrong with your hormones. That's going to be the main things that initially come to mind.

Speaker 1: 2:58

But, like I said, if it can be, our hormones affect everything that's going on in our body because they are kind of at the bottom of the trickle down effect of, like the processes that go on in our body. So eventually our hormones get affected and then they, you know, have an effect on all the different processes that are going on in our body. So nine times out of 10, something is going to be hormone related, especially for a woman and because, you know, as a woman, we live off of this 28 day cycle, this monthly cycle of hormones, every single month, until, you know, we hit menopause, and that's a whole different. I don't we're not going there today, but leading up to that point, we're very dependent on our hormones. Our hormones greatly influence and are supposed to greatly influence how we feel, our mood, our approach to things, and so when something is off, it becomes pretty obvious that something is off. And again, like I said, we're very intuitive when we feel like something is off or we're. Like I said, we're very intuitive when we feel like something is off or we're like I just don't feel right, or I don't feel like I used to, or I don't feel like myself anymore. You're probably right, even if you're being dismissed by your doctor and like, oh, everything looks okay, okay.

Speaker 1: 4:19

So then the second question is kind of the same question, but not. It's a little different. That's why I'm answering these two together. So second question is kind of the same question, but not. It's a little different. That's why I'm answering these two together. So the question is how can I tell if my menstrual issues are related to hormone imbalance? So how I want to answer this is your menstrual cycle is dictated off of your hormones. So if there's an issue with your menstrual cycle, it's probably a hormone issue. It might not be estrogen, progesterone, it might be cortisol, it might be thyroid related, but it is a hormone problem within your body.

Speaker 1: 4:55

And then you know I want to dig a little bit deeper than that and just say that it might not be like the hormone that is causing the root problem. Oftentimes it's minerals, and you guys have heard me say that before. Minerals are typically kind of one of the root causes to the problem. It is causing that trickle down effect for there to be an issue with your hormones, like you're not producing enough or you're just not able to balance them enough or you're not excreting them enough, things like that. So I mean really, if you have symptoms that are cycle related, then it's a it's a hormone issue. I mean that's kind of the that is a very generic then it's a hormone issue. I mean that is a very generic, short way to answer that question, but that's kind of I don't know the best way to put it.

Speaker 1: 5:48

If there's an issue with your period or a cyclical symptom that seems to like come and go each month or on a regular basis because not everybody has has a regular one month cycle then it's hormone related and it's, you know once you get.

Speaker 1: 6:05

Then you get into like, okay, well, what do I do about it?

Speaker 1: 6:08

If you have the foundations of good hormonal health in place, which I teach those inside my wellness with being a club membership, I have some freebies that can get you started with that, with, like, the minerals for mama's guide. If you've got that stuff down pat and you feel pretty solid in those foundations and you're like it's been a couple months and I'm still seeing these problems, that is when it is time to consider testing to see exactly where those minerals and hormones are, so that you can make some really informed decisions about what you need to do as far as like diet changes, lifestyle changes, supplement changes and help speed the process up for yourself to actually get to the point of having results. So that's all I've got for you on this Friday. Don't forget to submit your Friday questions to me. There is a link where you can submit a question and I'll be popping in on Fridays to answer them just like this, hopefully in short and sweet ways to help you guys get some direction and some clarity around your hormone issues. So I'll talk to you next Friday.