Is it adrenal fatigue? Hypothyroidism? Estrogen dominance? It's never just one thing.

These all represent very common symptoms patients are feeling and of those I see everyday in my practice. Women depend on a proper OAT axis - a three legged stool. When one leg is out, the whole system starts to crumble.

OAT AXIS = OVARY ADRENAL THYROID

Common Symptoms of OAT Dysfunction

• Fatigue

• Depression or Anxiety

• Irregular or heavy periods

• Hypoglycemia

• Tender breasts

• Hair loss

• Dry skin

• Mood swings

• Sugar and caffeine cravings

• Headaches

• Irritability between meals

• Difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep and not waking feeling rested

• Catching every cold or feeling sick often

• Lightheaded or dizziness from changing positions

• Water retention

• Weight gain or difficulty losing weight

I usually start with addressing the adrenals. When you have better handle on your stress, your energy increases!

Here are some lab tests I recommend:

• Estradiol, FSH, LH (Best tested on Day 3 of your menstrual cycle)

• Progesterone (Best tested on Day 19-22 of your menstrual cycle)

• Adrenal Stress Index test

• Dutch Complete with Cycle Mapping

• Thyroid panel: TSH, Free T4, Free T3, Reverse T3, Anti-TPO, Anti-thyroglobulin

• Free Testosterone

• Sex Hormone Binding Globulin

• Additional testing may be necessary based on your individual needs

I order these tests to correctly evaluate your INDIVIDUAL condition.

Join the clinic to have a deeper understand how hormonal imbalances are effecting YOUR LIFE and how natural medicine can help YOU!

Call 704-543-5540 to schedule a free phone consultation to learn more about my practice!

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