Hormonal deficiencies in women system by system
test • April 12, 2025
๐ง Brain
- Estrogen, Progesterone, Testosterone, Thyroid (T3), DHEA
- Affects: memory, focus, mood, cognition, neurotransmitter balance
- Low hormones → brain fog, anxiety, depression, poor concentration, dementia risk
๐๏ธ Eyes / Vision
- Estrogen, Thyroid (T3), Testosterone
- Maintains: tear production, ocular surface, visual clarity
- Low estrogen/T3 → dry eyes, blurry vision, light sensitivity
๐ Mouth / Saliva
- Estrogen, Thyroid
- Supports: saliva production, oral mucosa, taste
- Low estrogen → dry mouth, metallic taste, dental issues
๐งโ๏ธ Balance / Equilibrium
- Estrogen, Progesterone, Thyroid
- Regulates: inner ear function, vestibular system
- Decline → dizziness, vertigo, motion sensitivity
๐ฅด Esophageal Sphincter (GERD / Hiatal Hernia)
- Progesterone, Estrogen
- Maintains: muscle tone of lower esophageal sphincter
- Low levels → increased reflux, heartburn, bloating, hernia risk
๐ Breasts
- Estrogen, Progesterone, Testosterone
- Affects: tissue tone, density, cancer risk
- Low estrogen → sagging, tissue thinning
- Hormone imbalance → fibrocystic changes, higher breast cancer risk if unbalanced
๐งฌ Liver
- Estrogen, Thyroid, DHEA, Insulin
- Supports: detoxification, lipid metabolism, bile production
- Decline → poor detox, fat buildup, sluggish bile flow
โค๏ธ Heart
- Estrogen, Testosterone, Thyroid, DHEA
- Regulates: cholesterol, blood pressure, vascular tone
- Low estrogen → higher LDL, plaque buildup, arrhythmias
๐ฌ๏ธ Lungs
- Estrogen, Progesterone
- Regulates: respiratory rhythm, CO2 sensitivity
- Decline → shortness of breath, poor oxygenation during sleep
๐ฌ Pancreas / Blood Sugar
- Estrogen, Progesterone, DHEA, Thyroid, Testosterone
- Affects: insulin sensitivity, glucose metabolism
- Decline → insulin resistance, weight gain, prediabetes/diabetes risk
๐ฝ๏ธ Gallbladder
- Estrogen, Progesterone
- Affects: bile flow, motility
- Low progesterone → bile stasis → risk of gallstones
๐งป Gut / Digestive Tract
- Estrogen, Progesterone, Thyroid, Cortisol
- Supports: motility, microbiome, gut lining integrity
- Decline → bloating, constipation, SIBO, leaky gut
๐ฅ Ovaries
- FSH, LH, Estrogen, Progesterone, Testosterone
- Hormone factory pre-menopause
- Menopause = ovarian hormone production ceases
๐ฆ Thyroid
- TSH, T3, T4, Estrogen
- Affects: metabolism, temperature, hair, energy
- Estrogen decline may unmask hypothyroidism
- Low T3 → fatigue, weight gain, dry skin
๐ Uterus
- Estrogen, Progesterone
- Maintains: endometrial lining, muscle tone
- Low estrogen/progesterone → uterine atrophy, irregular bleeding
- Unopposed estrogen → endometrial hyperplasia/cancer risk
๐ช Muscles
- Testosterone, Estrogen, Thyroid
- Supports: strength, lean mass, recovery
- Low T → sarcopenia, loss of tone
- Low T3 → muscle pain, weakness
๐ฆด Joints / Bones
- Estrogen, DHEA, Testosterone, Vitamin D
- Maintains: bone density, joint lubrication
- Decline → arthritis, joint pain, osteoporosis
๐โ๏ธ Hair
- Estrogen, Testosterone, Thyroid, DHEA
- Affects: scalp health, thickness, growth rate
- Imbalance → thinning, shedding, brittle hair
๐ Nails
- Thyroid, Estrogen
- Reflect: nutrient absorption, metabolic health
- Low T3 → brittle, ridged nails
๐๏ธ๐จ๏ธ Vision / Eye Health
- Estrogen, Thyroid
- Dry eye, glaucoma risk increase post-menopause
๐ง Kidneys / Bladder
- Estrogen, Progesterone, Testosterone
- Maintains: pelvic floor tone, bladder sensitivity
- Low estrogen → frequent UTIs, urgency, leakage
๐ง Mood / Mental Health
- Estrogen, Progesterone, Testosterone, Thyroid, DHEA
- Modulates: serotonin, dopamine, GABA
- Imbalance → anxiety, depression, irritability, mood swings