Female Hormone Imbalance Test
Identify suspected female hormone imbalances (Estrogen, Progesterone, Thyroid, Cortisol) from your symptoms and get targeted bloodwork recommendations.
Frequently Asked Questions — Female Hormone Imbalance Test
What are common symptoms of estrogen dominance?+
Estrogen dominance symptoms include: heavy or irregular periods, breast tenderness, bloating/water retention, mood swings and irritability, weight gain (especially hips/thighs), decreased sex drive, poor sleep (especially at night), fibrocystic breasts, and worsening PMS symptoms. It is extremely common in perimenopause (35-50) and can be worsened by stress (which raises cortisol and depletes progesterone).
How are female hormones tested, and which hormone panel should I request?+
For a comprehensive female hormone panel, request: Estradiol (E2), Progesterone, FSH, LH, SHBG, Total and Free Testosterone, DHEA-S, TSH with Free T3 and Free T4 (thyroid), Cortisol AM, fasting Insulin, and 25-OH Vitamin D. Test estradiol and progesterone on Day 3 (follicular) AND Day 21 (luteal) of your cycle for meaningful comparison.
Can progesterone imbalance cause anxiety and poor sleep?+
Yes. Progesterone has direct calming (GABA-ergic) effects on the brain — low progesterone is one of the most common and underdiagnosed causes of anxiety, irritability, and insomnia in women ages 35-50. Progesterone is also produced in response to ovulation; anovulatory cycles leave women with very low progesterone in the second half of their cycle.
What natural approaches help balance female hormones?+
Evidence-based approaches: DIM (diindolylmethane, 100-200mg) from cruciferous vegetables — promotes healthy estrogen metabolism. Vitex (chaste tree berry, 400-500mg AM) — supports progesterone production. Magnesium glycinate (300mg at night) — reduces PMS and improves sleep. Reducing alcohol (estrogen is processed by the liver; alcohol impairs this). Eating phytoestrogens (flaxseed, soy) for perimenopause support.