DECODE YOUR HORMONES

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Quiz Questions

1.
How often do you get your period?
- A.
  Every 25-34 days
- B.
  Shorter than 25 days
- C.
  Longer than 34 days
- D.
  Currently do not have a period due to birth control
- E.
  My cycle is chaos! Comes and goes when it wants.
2.
What is the best visual description of your period?
- A.
  Bright, red, and easy flowing like cranberry juice
- B.
  Clotty, dark, and heavy like mashed blueberries
- C.
  Pink colored or light pink throughout entire bleed
- D.
  Brown spotting for 1-2 days before and then red
3.
Do you know when your period will make its appearance?
- A.
  Yes! I have horrible PMS (acne, bloating, cramping, mood swings, etc) that lets me know its on the way.
- B.
  Yes! I keep track and its regular.
- C.
  Yes! Due to hormonal birth control it is consistent.
- D.
  No, I don't have a period due to birth control.
- E.
  No, my period has a schedule of its own and is often late.
- F.
  I don't have a period and don't know why.
4.
What PMS symptoms do you experience? (mark as many as you need!)
- A.
  Bloating
- B.
  Acne
- C.
  Diarrhea
- D.
  Anxiety
- E.
  Depression
- F.
  Spotting
- G.
  Cramps
- H.
  Breast Tenderness
- I.
  No PMS here!
5.
I experience pain with intercourse, vaginal dryness or low sex drive.
- A.
  True
- B.
  False
6.
I suffer from frequent UTIs.
- A.
  Not me!
- B.
  HELLO! It's me!
7.
I have ample unwanted hair growth.
- A.
  Me!
- B.
  Not me!
8.
Have you had trouble getting pregnant?
- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
- C.
  Not trying
9.
I have been diagnosed with...
- A.
  PCOS
- B.
  Endometriosis
- C.
  Fibroids
- D.
  Amenorrhea (loss of period)
- E.
  None of the above

Quiz Outcomes

1.
Low Estrogen with Potentially Low Progesterone
Estrogen and progesterone are two powerhouse hormones that keep your body and fertility running smoothly. Estrogen helps regulate your cycle, supports bone health, mood, and keeps everything from your skin to your energy in check. Progesterone is the "pregnancy hormone" that preps the uterus for implantation and keeps a pregnancy going strong, while balancing out estrogen’s effects.When estrogen levels drop, you might experience irregular or missing periods, vaginal dryness, mood swings, hot flashes, and low libido. Over time, low estrogen can mess with your bone health, too. Low progesterone can cause short luteal phases, spotting, recurrent miscarriages, bloating, anxiety, and even insomnia (because we all need more reasons not to sleep, right?!).Progesterone isn’t just for pregnancy—it's critical after ovulation, even if you're not trying to conceive. It stabilizes the uterine lining to prevent heavy periods or breakthrough bleeding, helps soothe inflammation, and supports a healthy mood by calming the nervous system (bye-bye PMS craziness!).Taking a holistic approach helps bring hormones back into alignment, offering lasting relief from these symptoms.
2.
Estrogen Dominance + Low Progesterone
Estrogen dominance and low progesterone are common hormonal imbalances, especially in women of reproductive age. When estrogen levels are too high relative to progesterone, it can lead to symptoms like heavy periods, bloating, weight gain, mood swings, and even fertility issues. Progesterone is meant to balance estrogen, supporting the luteal phase, preparing the uterus for pregnancy, and calming inflammation. When progesterone is low, these estrogen-dominant symptoms intensify.Several factors contribute to this imbalance:-Chronic Stress: High stress triggers increased cortisol production, which diverts resources away from progesterone, causing levels to drop.-Xenoestrogens: These are synthetic compounds found in plastics, pesticides, and personal care products that mimic estrogen in the body, increasing overall estrogen levels.-Liver Dysfunction: The liver is responsible for clearing excess estrogen. Poor liver function, often from toxin overload or poor diet, leads to estrogen buildup.-Micronutrient Deficiencies: Low levels of nutrients like magnesium, B vitamins, and zinc can interfere with progesterone production and estrogen metabolism.-Thyroid Issues: Low thyroid function reduces progesterone levels by impairing ovulation.-Gut Health: An imbalanced gut microbiome can hinder the excretion of excess estrogen, causing it to recirculate in the body.Addressing estrogen dominance and low progesterone requires tackling root causes, such as reducing stress, supporting liver health, avoiding xenoestrogens, and restoring gut balance. Taking a holistic approach helps bring hormones back into alignment, offering lasting relief from these symptoms.