Menopause is not a moment in time when hormone production is switched off, but a gradual decline. During menopause, a woman’s levels of estrogen and progesterone diminish—leading to a lack of menstrual periods and the end of fertility.
A woman is considered to be in menopause when she has had no menstrual cycles for 12 months.
The perfect balance of hormones is vital to a woman’s emotional and physical health. In menopause, when levels are dropping, a deficiency of one hormone can trigger a relative excess of another and result in common imbalances such as
Estrogen Dominance or Low Progesterone-resulting in mood swings, migraines, fat gain in hips and thighs.
Low Estrogen or fluctuations of Estrogen-resulting in hot flashes, night sweats, palpitations, foggy thinking, memory lapse, and vaginal dryness.
Low Testosterone or DHEA-leading to decreases in bone or muscle mass, metabolism, energy, strength, stamina, exercise tolerance, and libido
High Cortisol-leading to insomnia, anxiety, sugar cravings, feeling tired but wired, and increased belly fat.
Low Cortisol-causing chronic fatigue, low energy, food and sugar cravings, poor exercise tolerance or recovery, and low immune reserves.