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Do you have a hormone deficiency?

Here are only some of the symptoms you may experience:

Estrogen deficiency:

Depression, light periods, hot flashes, saggy breasts, irregular periods, vaginal dryness, recurrent bladder infections, fatigue.

Progesterone deficiency:

Nervousness, irritability, restless sleep, swollen breasts, heavy periods, painful periods, weight gain, PMS, reddish swollen face, abdominal bloating.

Growth hormone deficiency:

Chronic anxiety, outbursts of anger, need for excessive sleep, premature aging, sagging of all tissues, receding gums.

Testosterone deficiency:

Permanent fatigue, tire easily, reduced muscle strength and tone, decreased sex drive, hot flashes, urinary problems, depression, pale, dry eyes.

DHEA deficiency:

Decreased pubic and armpit hair, decreased sex drive, flabby muscles, dry eyes, dry skin and hair.

Cortisol deficiency:

Thin, hollow cheeks, abdominal bloating, irregular brown skin spots, low blood pressure, recurrent infections.

Thyroid hormone deficiency:

Morning fatigue, poor concentration and memory, heat/cold intolerance, hair loss, weight gain, slow digestion, constipation, diffuse muscle and joint aches and pains, carpal tunnel syndrome, brittle nails, prone to infections, generalized swelling.

Melatonin deficiency:

Difficulty falling and/or staying asleep, restless leg syndrome, muscle tension, premature aging.

Symptoms of Hormone Deficiency