Hormone
Balance Test by Dr. John Lee
Take the Hormone
Balance Test
Find
Out if Your Symptoms Are Due to a Hormonal Imbalance
1. Read carefully through the list of symptoms in each group, and put a
check mark next to each symptom that you have.
(If
you check off the same symptom in more than one group, that's fine.) You
will want to print this page to do this test and keep it for reference.
2. Go back and count the check marks in each group. 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.
3. The more symptoms you check off, the higher the likelihood that you
have the hormone imbalance represented by that group. (Some people may
have more than one type of hormonal imbalance.)
4. It is recommended that you print these pages and use them as a reference.
5. Check the the answers at the bottom to determine your balance.
HORMONE
BALANCE TEST FOR WOMEN
SYMPTOM
GROUP 1
| PMS |
Insomnia |
| Early
miscarriage |
Painful
and/or lumpy breasts |
| Unexplained
weight gain |
Cyclical
headaches |
| Anxiety |
Infertility |
TOTAL
SYMPTOMS CHECKED
(If
you have checked two or more symptoms in this group, go to answers to find
out what type of hormonal imbalance you may have.)
SYMPTOM
GROUP 2
| Vaginal
dryness |
Night
sweats |
| Painful
intercourse |
Memory
problems |
| Bladder
infections |
Lethargic
depression |
| Hot
flashes |
|
TOTAL
SYMPTOMS CHECKED
(If
you have checked two or more symptoms in this group, go to answers to find
out what type of hormonal imbalance you may have.)
SYMPTOM
GROUP 3
| Puffiness
and bloating |
Cervical
dysplasia(abnormal pap smear) |
| Rapid
weight gain |
Breast
tendernes |
| Mood
swings |
Migraine
headaches |
| Insomnia |
Foggy
thinking |
| Red
flush on face |
Gallbladder
problems |
| Weepiness |
|
TOTAL
SYMPTOMS CHECKED
(If
you have checked two or more symptoms in this group, go to answers to find
out what type of hormonal imbalance you may have.)
SYMPTOM
GROUP 4
A
combination of the symptoms in #1 and #3
TOTAL
SYMPTOMS CHECKED
(If
you have checked two or more symptoms in this group, turn to answers to
find out what type of hormonal imbalance you may have.)
SYMPTOM
GROUP 5
| Acne |
Polycystic
ovary syndrome (PCOS) |
| Excessive
hair on the face and arms |
Hypoglycemia
and/or unstable blood sugar |
| Thinning
hair on the head |
Infertility |
| Ovarian
cysts |
Mid-cycle
pai |
TOTAL
SYMPTOMS CHECKED
(If
you have checked two or more symptoms in this group, turn to answers to
find out what type of hormonal imbalance you may have.)
SYMPTOM
GROUP 6
| Debilitating
fatigue |
Unstable
blood sugar |
| Foggy
thinking |
Low
blood pressure |
| Thin
and/or dry skin |
Intolerance
to exercise |
| Brown
spots on face |
|
TOTAL
SYMPTOMS CHECKED
(If
you have checked two or more symptoms in this group, turn to answers to
find out what type of hormonal imbalance you may have.)
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HORMONE
BALANCE TEST FOR MEN
SYMPTOM
GROUP 1
| Weight
loss |
Enlarged
breasts |
| Loss
of muscle |
Lower
stamina |
| Lower
sex drive |
Softer
erections |
| Fatigue |
Gallbladder
problems |
TOTAL SYMPTOMS CHECKED
(If
you have checked two or more symptoms in this group, turn to answers to
find out what type of hormonal imbalance you may have.)
SYMPTOM
GROUP 2
| Hair
loss |
Headaches |
| Prostate
enlargement |
Breast
enlargement |
| Irritability |
Weight
gain |
| Puffiness/bloating |
|
TOTAL
SYMPTOMS CHECKED
(If
you have checked two or more symptoms in this group, turn to answers to
find out what type of hormonal imbalance you may have.)
Please
Note: The information contained in this Hormone Balance Test is not intended
to replace a one-to-one relationship with a qualified health care professional,
and is not intended as medical advice, but as guidelines for determining
the underlying cause of your symptoms. You are encouraged to make your
health care decisions in partnership with a qualified health care professional.
ANSWERS
WOMEN:
1. SYMPTOM GROUP 1
Progesterone deficiency: this is 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. (This is explained in detail in Dr. Lee's books, What
Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Menopause and What Your Doctor May Not
Tell You About PREMenopause). And try saliva testing for progesterone and
estradiol.
2. SYMPTOM GROUP 2
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; and some women may
even need a little bit of natural estrogen (about one-tenth the dose prescribed
by most doctors). (November 1998, pages 1-3) And try saliva testing for
estradiol.
3.
SYMPTOM GROUP 3
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. You mgiht enjoy this article: Getting Off HRT. Once you're
on a natural hormone regimen, you may want to get a comprehensive saliva
test, Hormone Profile III.
4.
SYMPTOM GROUP 4
Estrogen dominance: This is caused 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 the John R Lee, M.D. Medical Letter. And try saliva testing
for Hormone Profile I or just test for progesterone and estradiol.
5.
SYMPTOM GROUP 5
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. And try
saliva hormone testing for progesterone, estradiol, testosterone and androstenedione.
6. SYMPTOM GROUP 6
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 are great chapters on restoring
your adrenal function in both the Menopause and the PREmenopause books,
as well as in the July 1998 John R Lee, M.D. Medical Letter. And
try saliva hormone testing for the Adrenal Function or one of the individual
Cortisol tests.
MORE
HELP ON WHICH SALIVA TEST(S) TO ORDER
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," Hormone
Profile III to give you the big picture. This is a great way to get baseline
measurements of your hormones, and a 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 Hormone Profile
II.
If
you fit into more than one category above not including fatigue, try Hormone
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, testosterone
and androstenedione.
If
you have PMS, endometriosis, infertility or postpartum blues, you'll get
a lot of helpful information from one of the Hormone Profiles.
MEN:
1. SYMPTOM GROUP 1
2. 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 DHEA, androstenedione
and (natural) testosterone. You can find details in Dr. Lee's booklet,
Male Hormone Balance for Men. It is also recommended that you 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, androstenedione,
DHEA, estrogen and progesterone. SYMPTOM GROUP 2
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, Male Hormone Balance for Men. It is also
recommended that you get a saliva hormone test to pinpoint your hormone
balance more exactly.
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