Hormones

• I've always had irregular menses. My progesterone was low, but nothing was ever done to treat it. In the last year, my periods became more erratic. I've not done adrenal testing. Are there other hormone markers, I should check? Would ZRT be sufficient
• Are greasy hair and back acne caused by hormonal imbalance?
• What roles does estrogen dominance play in Hashimoto's?
• I'm perimenopausal and my Naturopathic doctor would like me to start on replacement therapy, the Wiley protocol. My mom has breast cancer, so I'm a little wary. I know this is not your forte but I would love to know what you think?
• With perimenopause, I experience vaginal dryness and low estrogen. I found a product called Macadam; main ingredient Lepidium meyenii. The product claims to help balance hormones. Have you heard of it? Do you have any recommended lubricants?
• I’m 53 and in addition to having Hashimoto's I also have perimenopause. The symptoms are similar. My guess is there’s no way of knowing. What is your suggestion or recommendations for experiencing symptoms of low estrogen?
• You have talked about estrogen dominance as a negative. I have been on bio-identical hormones for 4 years. I use a patch progesterone and estrogen. How do I know if my thyroid, adrenals and my bio-identical hormones are balanced?
• I’ve monitored my basal body temperature for the first 15 days of my cycle and they are somewhere between 97-97.5. Does this indicate hypothyroid?
• I think my trigger may be from getting off birth control after being on it for 20 years. All my hormone levels are very low, but I’m not experiencing hot flashes. Any connection?
• You mentioned that adrenal fatigue could lead to insulin resistance and estrogen dominance. I’m battling high and low blood sugar now. Can estrogen dominance occur with post-menopausal women?
• I have early menopause, probably premature ovarian failure. So, I take HRT, hormone replacement therapy. Both conditions occurred postpartum. Does taking hormones hinder my effort to heal my thyroid?
• When I started pregnenolone, I did 1 drop and it burned and felt like it was numbing under my tongue. Is that a normal reaction?
• What can you tell me about Florinef? My doctor prescribed it, but my chiropractor would prefer pregnenolone and DHEA.
• What happens when you go off of hydrocortisone, DHEA, or Pregnenolone?
• Could bioidentical hormone medication, like progesterone and estrogen, provoke cysts? What do you recommend?
• I have high RBC's and mild-high Testosterone. Does this suggest anything? Is it important in deciding treatment?
• Where can I find the link to the book of Dr. Tami?
• Is it ok to continue Tri-Est at the same time I’m taking pregnenolone and DHEA for adrenals?
• Why wouldn’t I just take OTC progesterone cream to bypass some of the metabolic conversions? How long does it take for aldosterone levels to normalize?
• My doctor has prescribed 15 mg of DHEA. He said to monitor if I got acne or excessive hair growth in unwanted places. Is there anything else I should keep in mind?
• Will pregnenolone increase estrogen dominance or just the DHEA?
• What could cause fibrocystic dense breasts?
• I am bleeding heavily after taking chaste tree. Have you heard of this reaction?
• What advice do you have for me regarding estrogen dominance and Hashimoto’s? Could this be a root cause for me?
• Why am I having hot flashes 10 years after menopause?