Conditions Improved by BioIdentical Hormone Replacement Therapy: Female Symptoms Lists
By Dr. Michael Galitzer (Read Profile)
The following lists of symptoms can be used to help identify hormone imbalances in females. If you believe that you may be affected by some of the conditions below, you may benefit from BioIdentical hormone replacement therapy. To learn more about BioIdentical hormone replacement therapy, please click here.
Estrogen Deficiency
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Hot flashes |
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Night Sweats |
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Sleep disturbances |
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Vaginal dryness/atrophy |
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Dry skin |
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Headaches |
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Foggy thinking |
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Memory lapses |
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Heart palpitations |
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Yeast infections |
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Painful intercourse |
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Depression |
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Low libido |
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Bone loss |
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Estrogen Excess
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Water Retention |
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Heavy, irregular menses |
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Breast swelling and tenderness |
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Fatigue |
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Craving for sweets |
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Weight gain |
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Fibrocystic breasts |
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Mood swings |
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Uterine fibroids |
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Low thyroid symptoms |
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Nervousness/anxiety/irritability |
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Progesterone Deficiency
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Swollen breasts |
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Weight gain |
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Headaches |
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Low libido |
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Anxiety |
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Mood swings |
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Irregular menses |
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Depression |
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Cramping |
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PMS |
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Infertility |
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Fuzzy thinking |
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Acne |
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Joint pain |
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Progesterone Excess
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Somnolence |
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Gastrointestinal bloating |
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Mild depression |
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Breast swelling |
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Candida exacerbations |
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Exacerbates symptoms of estrogen deficiency |
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Testosterone Deficiency
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Fatigue, prolonged |
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Mental fuzziness |
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Memory problems |
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Depression |
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Decreased libido |
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Blunted motivation |
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Muscle weakness |
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Diminished feeling of well being |
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Heart palpitations |
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Thinning skin |
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Bone loss |
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Vaginal dryness |
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Incontinence |
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General aches/pains |
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Fibromyalgia |
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Male-pattern hair growth |
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Acne |
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Clitoral enlargement |
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Deepening of voice |
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Insomnia |
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Irritability/moodiness |
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Loss of scalp hair |
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Low Cortisol
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Fatigue |
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Allergies |
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Cravings for sweets |
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Irritability |
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Chemical sensitivities |
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Symptoms of hypothyroidism |
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Symptoms of low progesterone |
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High Cortisol
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Bone loss |
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Depression |
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Sleep disturbances |
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Hair loss |
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Low libido |
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Elevated triglycerides |
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Anxiety |
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Low Thyroid Function
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Fatigue (especially evening) |
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Low stamina |
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Cold extremities |
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Low body temperature |
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Low libido |
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Headaches |
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Dry skin |
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Intolerance to cold |
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General aches and pains |
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Weight gain |
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Depression |
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Anxiety |
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Scalp hair loss |
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Swollen, puffy eyes |
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Brittle nails |
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Decreased swelling |
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Low pulse rate/blood pressure |
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Poor concentration |
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Memory lapses |
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High cholesterol |
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Heart palpitations |
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Infertility |
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Constipation |
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Fibromyalgia |
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