Progesterone Supplementation Can Reduce Estrogen Dominance

Cravings are chemical signals transported through your blood stream to tell your brain that something is out of balance. If you have tried to lose weight cold turkey and are tired of crash diets, you may need help solving the always wanting more syndrome. One of the greatest myths about aging is that all women must suffer through menopause and just accept it as an inevitable negative experience. Hormone replacement therapies have been shown to be safe and effective when doses of bioidentical hormones mimic what the body does.

Based on your hormone test results, you may benefit greatly from progesterone supplementation. Because of the complex changes that occur to your endocrine system as you age as well as during menopause make it even more important to identify the best treatment options based on your hormone test results. Estradiol levels typically decline about 35% during peri-menopause, but during those same years, the production and release of progesterone can decrease by 75%.

It’s important to understand how hormones and hormone testing can help uncover the missing link to your problems with losing weight or keeping it off. Listed are common culprits related to hormone imbalance:

• Estradiol – Estradiol balance is important. Too much estradiol can increase a woman’s risk of osteoporosis or depression and very high levels can increase her risk for certain cancers. Low levels often cause weight gain.
• Progesterone – A correct release of progesterone is needed to keep estrogen levels balance. Any deficiency can lead to imbalances due to estrogen dominance.
• Testosterone – Studies have shown that men with low levels of testosterone have a higher percentage of body fat, but it is not normally the only reason for weight gain.
• DHEAs – Often referred to as the mother of all hormones, DHEA plays an important role in correcting imbalances including estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone.
• Cortisol – Cortisol triggers your flight-or-fight response. While essential in survival situations, elevate levels of the stress hormone can cause cravings for sweet, fatty, and salty foods.

Metabolic Research Center offers accurate salivary hormone testing, including proper saliva collection to deliver exceptionally sensitive assays. Moreover, research on salivary cortisol levels is a progressive field of biopsychology. Don’t be fooled by cheap online test kits. Improper sampling, poor testing techniques, and less robust assays can lead to less effective results. Our test kits, laboratory evaluations, and reporting provides the accuracy and diagnostic utility you need. Hormone imbalances are the underlying reason for a wide range of medical conditions including weight gain, muscle loss, headaches, fatigue, mood swings as well as more serious conditions when left unchecked. Hormones affect every cell and system in the human body. When an imbalance is present a non-invasive MRC Hormone Test Kit can be used to collect an important salivary sample.