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Managing Your Menopause Type®
Educational Class |
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Session Two - Your Quality of Life |
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Other Causes of Symptoms |
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Hormone
deficiencies are a real possibility in menopause. Though a deficiency of all
hormones does not occur in every menopause type®, when there is a deficiency
it can cause significant
symptoms. |
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However,
many of the symptoms associated with hormone deficiency, or testosterone
excess may be due to poor lifestyle choices such as lack of exercise, inadequate
rest, stress, smoking, inadequate intake of water, or excessive caffeine or
alcohol consumption. Nutrient
deficiencies brought on by dieting or lifestyle may also precipitate some of
these symptoms. In addition, other hormonal imbalances such as thyroid or
adrenal may be to blame for the symptoms. |
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Consider the
following a partial list of other causes of estrogen, progesterone or
testosterone deficiencies, or testosterone excess. |
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Breast & Vaginal Changes |
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Decreased Lean Tissue |
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A number of hormone
deficiencies |
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Decreased caloric
intake |
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Infections |
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Lack of exercise |
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Weight loss |
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Low androgens |
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Vasomotor Instability (hot flashes, night
sweats) |
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Urinary System Changes (incontinence, leaking urine) |
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Other hormone
deficiencies |
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Low androgens |
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Blood glucose
imbalances |
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Infection /
sensitivities & allergies |
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Food allergies
& intolerances |
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Structural (strain)
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Loss Of Energy |
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Loss of Skin Firmness or Fullness |
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Adrenal fatigue |
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Dehydration |
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Low Thyroid |
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Inadequate collagen
nutrients |
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Nutritional
deficiencies |
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Low androgens |
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Facial Hair (hirsutism) |
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Voice Changing |
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Agonists |
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History of smoking |
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Hereditary
hirsutism |
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Infection |
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Acne / Oily Skin |
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Carbohydrate Intolerance |
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Nutrient deficiency |
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Nutrient deficiency |
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Stress |
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Adrenal fatigue |
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Adrenal fatigue |
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Low Thyroid |
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Trouble With Memory |
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Mood Low / Depression |
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Inadequate sleep |
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Inadequate sleep |
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Stress / nutrient
deficiency |
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Depressants /
stimulants |
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Use of depressants
(alcohol) |
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Stress / nutrient
deficiencies |
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Less Motivation |
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Decreased Libido |
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Depressants /
stimulants |
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Low androgens |
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Low androgens |
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Depressants /
stimulants |
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Stress / nutrient
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Stress / nutrient deficiencies |
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Agitated Mood |
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Insomnia |
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Nutrient
deficiencies |
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Depressants /
stimulants |
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Stress |
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Stress / nutrient
deficiencies |
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Sleep Deprivation |
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What this means to you |
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With so many
causes for these symptoms, it is all the more important to recognize the
Foundational Therapies as mentioned in the previous Menopause Choices page. As noted, foundational therapies such as
lifestyle, nutrition, herbs and homeopathy can be started on the first visit
to your doctors' office. More advanced therapeutics such as hormone
precursors or natural hormones should wait until more objective data such as
lab tests are available. |
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What's
Next? |
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With so many
causes of symptoms it is important to begin foundational therapies that are
appropriate for your unique needs, based on your menopause type®. The
next slide presents some of the foundational therapies you may consider. |
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The Managing Your Menopause Type® Educational Class
is provided to the public without charge. This information is provide for
education purposes only, and is not intended to prescribe treatment. Consult
a physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional regarding the
applicability of any opinions or recommendations with respect to your
symptoms or medical condition. |
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This public education class does not provide
physicians, pharmacists or other healthcare professional with the extensive
training and ongoing education provided within the Management of Menopause Type®
Program. |
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The extensive Professional Management of Menopause
Type® Seminar is available to healthcare professionals as a
component of the Management
of Menopause Types® Program. |
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Menopause Type® is a Registered
Trademark of YourMenopauseType.com. |
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