Hormonal deficiencies in women system by system

test • April 12, 2025

๐Ÿง  Brain

  • Estrogen, Progesterone, Testosterone, Thyroid (T3), DHEA
  • Affects: memory, focus, mood, cognition, neurotransmitter balance
  • Low hormones → brain fog, anxiety, depression, poor concentration, dementia risk

๐Ÿ‘๏ธ Eyes / Vision

  • Estrogen, Thyroid (T3), Testosterone
  • Maintains: tear production, ocular surface, visual clarity
  • Low estrogen/T3 → dry eyes, blurry vision, light sensitivity

๐Ÿ‘„ Mouth / Saliva

  • Estrogen, Thyroid
  • Supports: saliva production, oral mucosa, taste
  • Low estrogen → dry mouth, metallic taste, dental issues

๐Ÿง˜‍โ™€๏ธ Balance / Equilibrium

  • Estrogen, Progesterone, Thyroid
  • Regulates: inner ear function, vestibular system
  • Decline → dizziness, vertigo, motion sensitivity

๐Ÿฅด Esophageal Sphincter (GERD / Hiatal Hernia)

  • Progesterone, Estrogen
  • Maintains: muscle tone of lower esophageal sphincter
  • Low levels → increased reflux, heartburn, bloating, hernia risk

๐ŸŽ€ 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

๐Ÿงฌ Liver

  • Estrogen, Thyroid, DHEA, Insulin
  • Supports: detoxification, lipid metabolism, bile production
  • Decline → poor detox, fat buildup, sluggish bile flow

โค๏ธ Heart

  • Estrogen, Testosterone, Thyroid, DHEA
  • Regulates: cholesterol, blood pressure, vascular tone
  • Low estrogen → higher LDL, plaque buildup, arrhythmias

๐ŸŒฌ๏ธ Lungs

  • Estrogen, Progesterone
  • Regulates: respiratory rhythm, CO2 sensitivity
  • Decline → shortness of breath, poor oxygenation during sleep

๐Ÿฌ Pancreas / Blood Sugar

  • Estrogen, Progesterone, DHEA, Thyroid, Testosterone
  • Affects: insulin sensitivity, glucose metabolism
  • Decline → insulin resistance, weight gain, prediabetes/diabetes risk

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Gallbladder

  • Estrogen, Progesterone
  • Affects: bile flow, motility
  • Low progesterone → bile stasis → risk of gallstones

๐Ÿงป Gut / Digestive Tract

  • Estrogen, Progesterone, Thyroid, Cortisol
  • Supports: motility, microbiome, gut lining integrity
  • Decline → bloating, constipation, SIBO, leaky gut

๐Ÿฅš Ovaries

  • FSH, LH, Estrogen, Progesterone, Testosterone
  • Hormone factory pre-menopause
  • Menopause = ovarian hormone production ceases

๐Ÿฆ‹ Thyroid

  • TSH, T3, T4, Estrogen
  • Affects: metabolism, temperature, hair, energy
  • Estrogen decline may unmask hypothyroidism
  • Low T3 → fatigue, weight gain, dry skin

๐Ÿ’ Uterus

  • Estrogen, Progesterone
  • Maintains: endometrial lining, muscle tone
  • Low estrogen/progesterone → uterine atrophy, irregular bleeding
  • Unopposed estrogen → endometrial hyperplasia/cancer risk

๐Ÿ’ช Muscles

  • Testosterone, Estrogen, Thyroid
  • Supports: strength, lean mass, recovery
  • Low T → sarcopenia, loss of tone
  • Low T3 → muscle pain, weakness

๐Ÿฆด Joints / Bones

  • Estrogen, DHEA, Testosterone, Vitamin D
  • Maintains: bone density, joint lubrication
  • Decline → arthritis, joint pain, osteoporosis

๐Ÿ’‡‍โ™€๏ธ Hair

  • Estrogen, Testosterone, Thyroid, DHEA
  • Affects: scalp health, thickness, growth rate
  • Imbalance → thinning, shedding, brittle hair

๐Ÿ’… Nails

  • Thyroid, Estrogen
  • Reflect: nutrient absorption, metabolic health
  • Low T3 → brittle, ridged nails

๐Ÿ‘๏ธ‍๐Ÿ—จ๏ธ Vision / Eye Health

  • Estrogen, Thyroid
  • Dry eye, glaucoma risk increase post-menopause

๐Ÿ’ง Kidneys / Bladder

  • Estrogen, Progesterone, Testosterone
  • Maintains: pelvic floor tone, bladder sensitivity
  • Low estrogen → frequent UTIs, urgency, leakage

๐Ÿง  Mood / Mental Health

  • Estrogen, Progesterone, Testosterone, Thyroid, DHEA
  • Modulates: serotonin, dopamine, GABA
  • Imbalance → anxiety, depression, irritability, mood swings


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