who do I see for Hormone Imbalance ??

OK i suspect i have a hormonal imbalance , i want to get it sorted out , but i have no idea who to see about it , I have a feeling if i go to a GP and say " i have a horemone imbalance , please test me for it " that i would get laughed at and dismissed .

SO how does on test for such things , ive see saliva tests on the net but im not too sure about them .

I would love to do this naturally , but have no idea what sort of practiotioner to see ...

anyone have an idea ?? or been in this situation ??

Charmalea - I've suffered hormone imbalances throughout my life and I have only had 1 gp willing to address the issues. He prescribed natural progesterone therapy. Then after having DD2 if felt those horrible symptoms coming back. I found a natural therapist who did an extensive questionnaire. From there she formulated a herbal tonic and a bunch of supplements. It took 3 months of taking these concoctions but they really worked. My advice is to seek a therapist who is a specialist in women's health.

I can pm you the name of the company I used if you like.

I have 2 options that you could explore. After some trial and error, I have located a sensational Naturopath who has identified hormone/body imbalances and has put me on vitamin/minerals and a tonic.
I also have a kinesiologist who I have seen over many years for many many things, including hormones, illness, mental stresses and worries.

So I would say absolutely try one, and if you're not happy, try another one until you find the one that feels right and can hear you!! I went through 2 Naturopaths before I found my current one!

i got tested through blood tests i got my gyno to do this for me:)

honey I got tested also by my GP by blood tests. You wont get laughed at hon.

Lea.
I saw an endocrinologist for my PCOS. He was fantastic. An endocrinologist is a specialist specialising in hormones.

GL babes.

thanks Ladies . I am seeing a GP on wed and i will def ask then.
Bekz, please PM with the clinic. logan isnt that far from me :)

i hope i get it sorted soon , i just wonder how many other women are out there with hormone imbalnces who just put up with the symptoms , i know ive had enough !! thanks again .

when testing my hormones gyno found that my body is aging way faster than the average person my age. Hope you find some answers.

I went to my gp a few weeks ago asking to be tested for a hormone imbalance.

She told me she wouldn't test hormones as they fluctuate too much at any given time. I wasn't really happy with that answer. Does anyone have any suggestions as to what I could do next?

When I first suspected hormone imbalances and PCOS my own GP wouldn't do any type of blood test.
I then went to a different docter and asked for a referral to an endocrinologist (who specalises in hormones) THE BEST DECISION EVER!!!!!!!
She diagnosed PCOS, hormone imbalances and insulin resistance!! YAY!! FInally some answers.

Not sure where you are located Charmlea and GRacious Goddess but I can reccomend an AWESOME endo in Sydney! :)

GL I hope you get some answers. xx

I am about to start seeing a lady from the Chinese Medical Centre. She specialises in hormonal imbalances and other related stuff. I am expecting her to do accupuncture and give me herbs to take. I am placing a lot of hope in her that she will help me get pregnant by balancing out my hormones so I ovulate more regularly.

I also saw a terrific acupuncturist/chinese herballist/naturopath during both pregnancies, and I'm convinced they can work wonders. Try and see someone who specialises in women's health/fertility/pregnancy/etc.

Mind you, a GP should take you seriously too!

Good luck.

TCM is could help you here.

I would recommend finding someone who you can connect with, and who has an interest and experience in treating gynae disorders.

As much as this means shooting myself in the foot, I actually think female practitioners can sometimes be better in these instances - but then there are some brilliant TCM gynae specialists who are male.... basically, find a practitioner whom you feel comfortable with and trust.

Again, TCM has a veeerrry long history of successfully treating gynae disorders - there are very ancient and very many volumes on the subject!

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