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Hormonal disorders

PMS, PCOS, menopause, and hypothyroidism are just a few of the hormonal issues that individuals may experience. My focus is on understanding the whole person as I assist my clients—identifying the root cause of their symptoms and developing a holistic treatment plan.

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Common triggers can be various life events, both significant and minor, such as stress, trauma, work life, and overall lifestyle. Together, we assess your entire life situation and provide you with the necessary tools to regain a sense of well-being.

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I aim to assist those facing problems today, who may not have received the appropriate help, by equipping them with the tools needed to achieve their goals—whether it be conceiving, navigating through menopause, or recovering from exhaustion.

Below, you can read about various hormonal disorders that I help clients with on a daily basis, along with the most common symptoms. If you find yourself relating to any of these, you are warmly welcome to contact us for an initial free consultation.

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Prematurity

Menopause begins at age 35-40 when estrogen begins to become unbalanced to progesterone. Progesterone levels fall in the body as the ovaries begin to function less efficiently and ovulation becomes less frequent. Symptom: 

  • PMS

  • Concern

  • Mood swings

  • Irritation

  • Sleeping problems

  • Increased hunger and cravings for sweets

  • In some cases, increased sex drive

  • Sore breasts

  • Weight gain

  • Abundant bleeding with lumps

  • Shorter menstrual cycle

  • Night sweats

  • Iron deficiency

Menopause

From about 45 to 52 years of age, you may reach menopause. Many women struggle during this period because they do not receive the help they need. Your fertile age is over, but in Asia, they say, 'In menopause, the second spring can begin,' and as a woman, you can receive assistance to maintain desire, energy, and joy well into old age. Symptom:

  • Anxiety

  • Mood swings

  • Feelings of inadequacy

  • Sleep problems

  • Fatigue

  • Cravings for sweets

  • Decreased sex drive

  • Difficulty remembering

  • Joint pain

  • Night sweats

  • Headaches

  • Less or no menstruation

  • Irregular heartbeats

  • Weight gain

  • Urinary tract infections

  • Vaginal dryness

Menopause
PMS and PMDS

PMS & PMDS

There are several different types of symptoms of PMS and PMDD, where different women experience different symptoms. These typically occur in the week before you are due to menstruate and then stop when menstruation begins. Symptom:

  • Anxiety concern

  • Mood swings

  • Irritability

  • Sleeping problems

  • Appetite change and craving for sweets

  • Sore breasts

  • Swollen

  • Headache & fatigue

  • Period pain

  • Acne

  • Depression (PMDS)

  • Anger & Fury (PMDS)

  • Personality Change (PMDS)

  • Suicidal ideation (PMDS)

PCOS

Polycystic ovaries mean that there are a number of small cysts (fluid-filled blisters) around your ovaries. In PCOS, the capsule that surrounds the ovaries is thickened and prevents ovulation. PCOS increases the risk of insulin resistance, diabetes and difficulty getting pregnant. Symptom:

  • Irregular / absent while

  • Cysts on the ovaries

  • Infertility

  • Excess male sex hormones, testosterone

  • Failure to ovulate

  • Acne / fat he

  • Increased hair 

  • Obesity (but not all)

  • IBS

PCOS
Endometriosis

Endometriosis

Endometriosis is a chronic inflammation, it hardens which causes it to grow in more areas than in the uterus. Every tenth person of childbearing age suffers from this  and causes great suffering for many women. Ablation, freezing of hearths or op can help. For diagnosis, laparoscopy is required, ie peephole surgery. Symptom:

  • Severe menstrual cramps

  • Fatigue & exhaustion

  • Diarrhea / constipation

  • Elevated body temperature 

  • Pain during intercourse

  • Urinary tract infections (may occur)

  • Irregular menstruation & heavy bleeding

  • Infertility

Estrogen dominance 

In estrogen dominance, the estrogen level can be low, normal or high. What causes the symptoms is the level of estrogen in relation to the progesterone, something both men and women can be affected to have. Typical symptoms:

  • PMS

  • Anxiety, depression or anxiety

  • Irregular / abundant menstruation and intermittent bleeding

  • Breast cysts / lumps 

  • Miscarriage & infertility 

  • Insulin resistant

  • Headache & migraine

  • Difficulty sleeping 

  • Weight gain

  • Myoma / uterine cyst

  • Thyroid & low body temperature 

  • Fatigue

Estrogen dominance
Adrenal fatigue

Adrenal fatigue

After prolonged stress and lack of recovery, your body finally experiences various hormonal imbalances. The level of stress hormones increases, serotonin decreases (the peace and tranquility hormone), eventually affecting other organs as well. Many people with fatigue syndrome have a history of prolonged impact, and it is important to find out how it started. Adrenal glands, ovaries, thyroid, liver, and pancreas are all involved. Symptom:

  • Anxiety or mild depression

  • Fatigue & exhaustion

  • Great lack of energy

  • Low body temperature 

  • Palpitation

  • Hair loss

  • Alternating diarrhea or constipation 

  • Increased effort to perform daily chores 

  • Difficult to deal with physical & mental stress

Hypothyroidism

Underactive Thyroid: problems can occur for various reasons, but there are always hormonal imbalances to balance. Causes such as fatigue, nutritional deficiencies, trauma, cysts, etc., can also cause problems. Symptom:

  • Fatigue

  • Depression, worry and anxiety

  • Concentration difficulties 

  • Impaired memory / brain fog

  • Freezing unit

  • Dry, pale & cold skin

  • Brittle nails & hair loss

  • Anemia (anemia)

  • Pain in the joints & muscles

  • Edema & swelling - often around eyes

  • Easy to gain weight

  • Constipation

  • Numbness & tingling

  • Menstrual disorders

  • Elevated Blood Fats (Cholesterol & Triglycerides)

Hypothyroidism
Hyperthyroidism

Hyperthyroidism

In contrast to underfunctioning of the thyroid gland, an overproduction of thyroid hormones is usually due to illness and where the immune system begins to function differently. Increase in these hormones leads to a hormone surplus. Three common syndromes are Graves' disease, Hashimoto's disease, and goiter. Symptoms:

  • Palpitations, increased heart rate & tremors

  • Irritation / Anger

  • Sweating & feeling hot

  • Fatigue & difficulty sleeping 

  • Menstrual disorders

  • Loose stomach

  • Weight loss despite normal food intake

  • Nervousness, anxiety & close to crying

  • Depression

  • Muscle weakness

  • Eye problems - ophthalmopathy

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