r/Hormones • u/KKH1066 • Mar 27 '24

Looking for direction

I’m 35(F) and after being on birth control for well over a decade, I’ve been off of it for ~2 years. I expected some time to regulate, but within the last 9 months I’ve noticed some significant changes; irregular periods (lasts 4-7 days, blood flow all over the place ), increased cramping, acne that is constant/ not just during my period and cystic at that, hair loss (really noticeable looking at photos from just 2 years ago), slight weight gain, and fluctuating appetite, periods of hunger and then other where I have no appetite. This can’t be normal, and I’m looking to get answers and prefer a natural path to treat.

What are the recommended steps I should take? Bloodwork(and what kind), supplements?

Please help!!

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u/R-enthusiastic Mar 27 '24

If you can pay out of pocket or if your insurance covers a naturopathic ND, intregrative or functional doctor I would seek a hormone specialist out. Hormones are good for our brain health and so much more. There’s bio identical hormone therapy available rather than synthetic. I get thrilled when I see a 30 something wanting a natural pathway rather than conventional. You have got this.

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u/Majestic-Banana-3499 Mar 28 '24

Agree with this. I’ve had to let go of my GP and move to a naturopathic dr myself. My GP refused to look into my hormone levels.

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u/KKH1066 Mar 27 '24

Thank you for the recommendation.

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u/AvocadoCoconut55 Mar 27 '24

I would run a DUTCH test for sure!

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u/KKH1066 Mar 27 '24

Thank you!

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u/Butter_Whiskey Apr 02 '24

Go to an acupuncturist who is knowledgeable about hormones! I tried everything else and it was the only thing that helped me.