Follicular Stimulating Hormone
FSH does exactly what her name suggests… encourages/promotes growth of ovarian follicles which are small sacs found in the ovary
She’s straight to the point and very much for necessary for estrogen production.
Think mentor to estrogen. FSH also has a close working relationship with Luteinizing hormone (thinking of them as twin sisters helps)
Estrogen
Think… Powerful, fearless, driven and creative queen whose
responsibility is to stimulate building of the uterine wall lining.
She’s the growth hormone promoting secondary sex characteristics in adolescents and has a close working relationship with her sister progesterone.
Estrogen rules the First half of the cycle (roughly 9/11days)
Luteinizing Hormone
LH comes in to facilitate ovulation where she takes instructions to command the release of a mature egg.
Super necessary for progesterone to do her work
Progesterone
The more laid back, supportive, cool headed queen who is task
completion orientated.
Her responsibility is to maintain the built-up uterine wall
She also facilitates pregnancy and has an opposing/counter effect on the body from her sister Estrogen.
Progesterone rules the last half of the cycle (roughly 14/15 days)
Testoterone
Here we have the masculine force, high energy and assertive player coming in to compliment estrogen during the ovulatory phase
Metabolism, Stress Response, Bone Health, Mood Regulation, Blood Sugar Regulation, Body Temperature Regulation, Fluid Balance, Skin Health, Immune Function, Growth and Development, Appetite Regulation to mention a few.
Excess estrogen
- Heavy periods
- Painfull Periods
- Breast tenderness
- Bloating
- Water-Retention
- Menstrual Migraines
- Ovulatory Pain
- PMS
- Fibroid Cysts
- In some Cases, Endometriosis and Adenomyosis
Low Progesterone
- Difficulty conceiving/staying pregnant
- PMS
- Short luteal phases (less than 10 days)
- Premenstrual spotting
- Menstrual migraines
- Breast tenderness
- Depression/anxiety
- Fatigue
- Brain Fog
Low estrogen
- Cycle irregularities
- Amenorrhea (lack of a menstrual bleed)
- Low sex drive
- Vaginal dryness
- Painful sex
- Hot flashes
- Joint Pains
- Dry Skin/ Eyes
- Cellulite formation
- Depression
- Poor Memory
High Androgens
- Hirsutism (facial or body hair growth, hair loss/male- patterned balding, deepening voice
- Blood sugar instability
- Ovulatory dysfunction
- Cycle irregularities
- Acne/oily skin
- Ovarian cysts
- PCOS diagnosis
Low Androgens
- Low Sex Drive
- Painful Intercourse
- Lack of Lubrication
- Lowered muscle mass
- Lack of motivation & self-confidence
Hypothyroidism
- Chronic fatigue & brain fog
- Hair loss/thinning
- Loss of the lateral third of eyebrows
- Sensitivity to cold
- Weight gain
- High cholesterol
- Constipation
High Prolactin
- Menstrual irregularities
- Amenorrhea
- Short luteal phases
- Low Libido
- Painful Sex
- Galactorrhea (which is lactation outside of normal breastfeeding situations)
Hyperthyroidism
- Anxiety/nervousness
- Rapid weight loss
- Fast pulse rate
- Flushing
- Sensitivity to heat
- Muscle weakness
- Insomnia/sleep disorders
- Diarrhea/Indigestion
Insulin resistance
- Abnormally high blood sugar levels
- Stubborn weight gain
- Sugar cravings
- Fatigue
- Brain fog
- Dark patches in the armpits, neck, and groin areas
- Increased thirst
- Sleep Issues
- Ovulatory failure
- PCOS diagnosis
Please note: this information is no meant for diagnostic purposes, and intended only for education
only.
If you struggle with any of the above symptoms, reach out to our team and we should be able to walk you through guided steps and recommendations to have you at your best functional self!
You don’t have to feel like your life is falling apart, most imbalances can be addressed by tweaking a couple of
lifestyle activities and habits!
Understanding your menstrual cycle needs from movement, energy to nutrition goes a long way too. Get started
today by looking at our FREE Guides
Grab Your Guide Here!
Understand cycles in sizeable pieces