Re: My saliva test results are in

Ahhh that's what I suspected SB. I guess I was in denial! From what I understand, estrogen dominance is pretty common in a person with AF and low thyroid. Weird thing is that I've actually lost weight and have had trouble even putting on a few pounds. My hair analysis said I was a fast oxidizer with a body state of catabolism, which I imagine would typically be contradictory in the case of hypothyroid which would make the metabolism slow down. Blood test confirmed I am hypo. So confusing!

The lab test had comments. It said that low progesterone causes both high and low estrogen, and that I could possibly find relief in natural progesterone supplementation.

"Testosterone and DHEAS are within normal ranges but symptoms are characteristic of both high and low androgens. Testosterone and the weaker androgen, DHEAS, are often more androgenic (high androgen symptoms observed) when estrogens or progesterone are low as both have anti-androgenic properties (note: these hormones are low on this test). Additional symptoms of androgen deficiency, such as low libido, fatigue and depression, are more likely due to other hormonal imbalances such as low thyroid (note: symptoms indicate thyroid deficiency) or adrenal gland imbalance (high or low cortisol) caused by excessive stressors."


Then it went on to say that my adrenals are fatigued and that the high cortisol in the morning is due to hypoglycemia from overnight fasting. It suggested B5 and Vitamin C, which I am already on. Also said that low progesterone contributes to AF.

So I guess I'm in desperate need of some progesterone. I'm just wary of trying to supplement that myself because I don't want to throw anything off balance. I've heard of using chaste tree, maca, and rhidiola but I'm gun shy due to all the horrible reactions I've had in the past