Thursday, 4 August 2016

Guide To Know Low Estrogen Symptoms Before Pregnancy

  LOW ESTROGEN

Symptoms of low estrogen is typically occurs in women mainly approaching and experience menopause. However, younger women can also experience low estrogen, but their symptoms can cause differs from the menopausal women.
Symptoms

The most common symptom of very low estrogen in younger women is lack of menstruation and delayed development.
Fatigue is a common complaint associated the condition.
 Irregular menstruation or lack of menstruation occurs.
 Bladder infections and headaches might occur.
Dry or sagging skin
Time and tide wait for none and so do the aging signs. Due to aging, the elastin and collagen structure of the skin loses elasticity and the skin loses some of its self-moisturize components making it appeared loose and saggy.

Methods


Physical activity can improve sagging skin, with exercises that tone the muscles beneath your skin. Drink plenty of water, exfoliate and moisturize your skin to improve and prevent sagging.

Causes


Genetics may predispose you to have saggy skin on certain parts of your body.
Lifestyle and Home Treatments
Lifestyle and home treatments may be the best thing for early or mild skin sagging.

Abrasive Treatments


Chemical peels cause a chemical burn that peels away the top layer of your skin to stimulate growth of new skin.

Considerations


According to Bodybuilding.com, saggy skin that results from weight loss may firm up gradually if you use moisturizing and exfoliating regiments consistently for one or two years.
Thinning skin or skin has lost its fullness

Water weight. Water retention. Subcutaneous fluid. Thick skin. However you wish to describe it.

the thin layer of fluid which obscures hard-won muscle development on an otherwise well-defined physique can spoil a bodybuilder’s chances of competitive success. Our bodies have a natural tendency to store water directly beneath our skin for hydration purposes.

Hair loss


Hair loss can affect just your scalp or your entire body.
It can be the result of heredity, hormonal changes, medical conditions or medications.
Anyone — men, women and children — can experience hair loss.
Dry eyes or cataracts (women)

A cataract is a clouding of the eye's natural lens, which lies behind the iris and the pupil.

A cortical cataract is characterized by white, wedge-like opacities that start in the periphery of the lens and work their way to the center in a spoke-like fashion.
                               ---- Cataract Symptoms and Signs ----
 A cataract starts out small and at first has little effect on your vision.
If everything looks hazy, dull, and blurred, you may have a cataract.
Hazy, blurred vision may mean you have a cataract.
Causes Cataract:
The lens inside the eye works much like a camera lens, focusing light onto the retina for clear vision. It also adjusts the eye's focus, letting us see things clearly both up close and far away.
Besides advancing age, cataract risk factors include:
  1. Previous eye injury or inflammation
  2. Previous eye surgery
  3. Cataract Prevention

Though there is significant controversy about whether cataracts can be prevented, a number of studies suggest certain nutrients and nutritional supplements may reduce your risk of cataracts.
                            --- How smoking harms your vision----
One large, 10-year study of female health professionals found that higher dietary intakes of vitamin E and the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin from food and supplements were associated with significantly decreased risks of cataract.
Another step you can take to reduce your risk of cataracts is to wear protective sunglasses that block 100 percent of the sun's UV rays when you are outdoors.
CATARACTS AND YOUR DIET
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Cataract Treatment
When symptoms begin to appear, you may be able to improve your vision for a while using new glasses, strong bifocals, magnification, appropriate lighting or other visual aids.
PMS characterized by depression, hypoglycemia, sugar cravings, and/or sweet cravings

These days, many women embark on conception and pregnancy apprehensive about the potential for postpartum depression or anxiety to descend upon them in those early, exhausting, new baby months.

Since the characterization and treatment of postpartum anxiety, depression, and psychosis remains largely incomplete, prevention is where it’s at.

A recent retrospective study found that having a history of moderate to severe PMS (PMDD) increased the risk of postpartum depression approximately two-foldMake Peace With Your Blood Sugar
Poor morning appetite
Irritability or jitteriness (headache, nausea) after fasting >3 hrs

Night waking
Energized by eating
Forgetfulness
Need for caffeine, cravings for sugar

--------- When cortisol runs high as it tends to in acute stress or the early stages of adrenal burnout -------------

Morning sugar cravings
1.     Persistent hunger
2.     Abdominal weight
3.     Frequent urination
4.     Fatigue after meals
5.     Insomnia

Imbalances of blood sugar can feed forward into a hormonal loop because insulin promotes production of male hormones.

Protect Progesterone

In functional medicine, estrogen dominance is referred to as a cumulative load of estrogen effects that outpace progesterone.

Temperament-regulating Thyroid

Treating these symptoms means bringing the body into better balance, and doing that before pregnancy is a gift to the baby, and to your postpartum self.

Infertility or absent menses (not related to menopause)

Secondary amenorrhea is the absence of menstrual periods for 6 months in a woman who had previously been regular, or for 12 months in a woman who had irregular periods.

Patient History

A good history can reveal the etiologic diagnosis in up to 85% of cases of amenorrhea.

A detailed menstrual history should be taken.

 Physical Examination

Signs of androgen excess such as hirsutism (excess hair growth) and clitoromegaly (enlargement of the clitoris).

The breast exam may reveal galactorrhea (milky discharge from the breasts).
Suggest Certain Etiologies from History and Exam

If the history and physical exam are suggestive of a certain etiology then the initial workup can be tailored appropriately.

Perform Diagnostic Evaluations

Diagnostic approaches may vary, however, differences pertain mainly to the order in which tests are performed.

Diagnostic Evaluation A - Thyroid Function

•          Both hypothyroidism and hyperprolactinemia can cause primary or secondary amenorrhea.

•          They are easily tested for through blood work.

Possible Diagnoses for Women with Withdrawal Bleeding

•          Anovulation

•          Polycystic Ovarian Disease (PCOS)

Irritability

Irritability is a feeling of agitation that can occur when someone is provoked. It can also be a symptom of a mental disorder or medical condition.

In adults, irritability can be due to medical conditions or environmental factors.




Causes Irritability

Irritability has many causes that can be divided into two categories—medical and mental.

Common medical causes for irritability include:

1.    toothaches
2.     ear infections
3.     flu
4.     fever
5.     pain
6.     menopause
7.     premenstrual syndrome

Medical conditions that cause hormonal changes, or fluctuations, can also alter your mood.

These conditions include:

1.     menopause
2.     polycystic ovary syndrome
3.     hyperthyroidism
4.     The following psychological conditions can also cause irritability:

5.     stress
6.     anxiety disorder
7.     anxiety
8.     depression

Painful intercourse and/or vaginal dryness




You are not alone. According to the NAMS, genital pain that occurs just before,

Intercourse affects as many as 40% of the 50 crore menopausal and post-menopausal women in the india.

                   " The medical term for this painful sex is dyspareunia " 

Monday, 9 May 2016

Symptoms of High Dopamine levels

Symptoms Of Low Dopamine In Women


                                
Dopamine is the form of a chemical reaction that could happen in brain that making us very good and also used to motivate us and also work as neurotransmitters along with Serotonin, oxytoxin, endorphins. It has a several distinct major functions.its been called the motivation molecules. And has a several distinct major functions. It’s been used to  call as motivate molecule  for providing drive and focus you need to be productive and also been call us reward chemical since it is in charge of your brain’s pleasure reward system.  Dopamine plays a role in numerous brain functions involving mood, sleep and learning, the ability to focus and concentrate, motor control and working memory.

Fatigue, especially in the morning fatigue is one of the most common Adrenal Fatigue symptoms. However it is far from the only one that we see. Adrenal Fatigue leads to lower levels of a number of hormones, and those hormones can affect every part of our bodies. So every case of Adrenal Fatigue tends to present itself slightly differently, although there are always common complaints. Poor tolerance for exercise intolerance is a common symptom among those who suffer from heart disease, mitochondrial disease or metabolic disorders. In such cases, the normal conversion of food or oxygen into energy is disrupted, leaving the patient without an adequate supply.

 Degrees of exercise intolerance can vary: it can exhibit itself after the mildest exertions or require more sustained effort to be recognized. Likewise, it can afflict the sufferer during exercise or later. Learning to identify its signs is essential. Restless leg syndrome people with the restless leg syndrome have uncomfortable sensations in their legs and sometimes arms or other parts of the body and an irresistible urge to move their legs to relieve the sensations.

 The condition causes an uncomfortable, itchy, pins and needles or creepy crawly" feeling in the legs. The sensations are usually worse at rest, especially when lying or sitting. Poor memory Short-term memory provides a small storage space for daily tasks and lists, and is more likely to be affected with age.  Memory is also affected by lack of sleep or by stress and anxiety.  Conversely, if the mind is dull from depression or boredom, short-term memory becomes rusty from lack of use.  Long-term memory tends to remain stable with age.  Childhood memories remain in the mind better than adult memories.

Memory can be affected by a number of factors and there are many possible causes of patches of memory being lost, some more sinister than others.  A high fever, an attack of epilepsy, severe alcohol intoxication or surgery can erase memory.  A stroke can cause sudden memory loss (accompanied by other neurological symptoms, such as dizziness, visual changes, buckling knees or slurred speech.) A passing loss of short-term memory, or ischemic attack, lasts only a few minutes and can precede a stroke.

Memory problems can also be the result of deeper-rooted issues such as brain disease, tumors, or the onset of a disease such as Alzheimer's that cause’s brain cell deterioration. Alzheimer's disease and senile dementia are sources of memory loss in older persons and are associated with the gradual erosion of the personality.  Sufferers who have any doubts at all should always seek medical advice with regards to continued memory loss.

Parkinson's disease (PD) is a chronic and progressive movement disorder, meaning that symptoms continue and worsen over time. Nearly one million people in the US are living with Parkinson's disease. The cause is unknown, and although there is presently no cure, there are treatment options such as medication and surgery to manage its symptoms.

Parkinson’s involves the malfunction and death of vital nerve cells in the brain, called neurons. Parkinson's primarily affects neurons in an area of the brain called the substantia nigra. Some of these dying neurons produce dopamine, a chemical that sends messages to the part of the brain that controls movement and coordination. As PD progresses, the amount of dopamine produced in the brain decreases, leaving a person unable to control movement normally.

Depression comes due to normal ups and downs of life mean that everyone feels sad or has "the blues" from time to time. But if emptiness and despair have taken hold of your life and won't go away, you may have depression. Depression makes it tough to function and enjoy life like you once did. Just getting through the day can be overwhelming. But no matter how hopeless you feel, you can get better. Understanding the signs, symptoms, causes, and treatment of depression is the first step to overcoming the problem. 

Loss of libido it’s often linked to professional and personal stress, or important life-changing events such as pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding. However, an unexpected loss of libido – especially when it lasts for a long time or keeps returning – can also indicate an underlying personal, medical or lifestyle problem, which can be upsetting to both partners in a relationship. If you're concerned about your libido, especially if you’re diminished sex drive distresses you or affects your relationship; make an appointment to see your GP to discuss any underlying causes and possible medical or psychological treatments.Doctors at your nearest family planning clinic, Integrated Sexual Health clinic, or Contraceptive and Sexual Health (CASH) clinic may also be able to help.In the meantime, you may find the following information useful. It explains some of the most common reasons for loss of libido.

Feeling a strong need for stimulation or excitement (foods, gambling, parting, sex, etc.). As you read through each group, check off all symptoms and signs that you are currently experiencing within each group. Add up your total for each group and note it on a separate sheet of paper. Since more than one hormone can cause similar symptoms, you will find a lot of repetition among the different groups. Just read through each list and do your best to be consistent with your answers within each group. Tomorrow I will reveal the hormone that corresponds to each group and provide some natural treatment recommendations to help you overcome the major fat-packing factors that are preventing your weight loss.

Addictive eating or binge eating almost everyone overeats from time to time. But if you regularly overeat while feeling out of control and powerless to stop, you may be suffering from binge eating disorder. People with binge eating disorder struggle with feelings of guilt, disgust, and depression. They worry about what the compulsive eating will do to their bodies and beat themselves up for their lack of self-control. They desperately want to stop binge eating, but feel like they can’t. If this sounds familiar, here’s the good news: binge eating disorder is treatable. You can learn to break the binge eating cycle and develop a healthier relationship with food.

Cravings for sweets, carbohydrates, junk food, or fast food Junk food is a pejorative term for cheap food containing high levels of calories from sugar or fat with little fiber, protein, vitamins or minerals. Use of the term implies that a particular food has little "nutritional value" and contains excessive fat, sugar, salt, and calories. Junk food can also refer to high protein food like meat prepared with saturated fat which some believe may be unhealthy, although some studies have shown no correlation between saturated fat and cardiovascular disease many hamburger outlets, fried chicken outlets and the like supply food considered as junk food.

Despite being labeled as junk such foods usually do not pose any immediate health concerns and are generally safe when integrated into a well-balanced diet. However, concerns about the negative health effects resulting from the consumption of a "junk food"-heavy diet, especially obesity, have resulted in public health awareness campaigns, and restrictions on advertising and sale in several countries.