The Hormonal Imbalance Quiz

Here’s how to take the quiz:  As you read through the eight categories, mark down the symptoms that apply to you currently. Total up your symptoms in each category, note how many apply to you and jot down the number in the box next to “TOTAL”. Once you’ve gone through each of the categories, take a look at the results at the end.

This is for educational purposes only and does not substitute for personal, professional medical advice. Please consult a medical professional if you are seeking medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

CATEGORY A

I experience bloating or puffiness.

I feel irritable or experience mood swings.

I experience heavy, painful periods.

I have gained weight or have difficulty losing weight, especially around my hips, butt, and thighs.

I’ve been told I have fibroids.

TOTAL:  

CATEGORY B

I’m emotionally fragile and I feel nostalgic about the past.

I have difficulty with memory.

My periods are fewer than three days.

I struggle with depression, anxiety, or lethargy.

I have night sweats and/or hot flashes.

TOTAL:  

CATEGORY C

I experience PMS seven to ten days before my period.

I get headaches or migraines around my period.

I feel anxious often.

I have painful, heavy, or difficult periods.

My breasts are painful or swollen before my period.

TOTAL:  

CATEGORY D

I have abnormal hair growth on my face, chest and/or abdomen.

I have acne.

I have oily skin and/or hair.

I have areas of darker skin (e.g., armpits)

I’ve noticed thinning hair on my head.

TOTAL:  

CATEGORY E

I have a low libido or diminished sex drive.

I struggle with depression, have mood swings or cry easily.

I have no motivation.

I am tired or fatigued throughout the day or have been diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome.

I’m unable to gain muscle, and I’m losing muscle mass.

TOTAL:  

CATEGORY F

I feel tired in the morning, even after a full night’s sleep.

I depend on caffeine to get through my day.

I want to take naps most days.

My energy crashes in the afternoon.

I crave salty or sweet food.

TOTAL:  

CATEGORY G

My life is crazy stressful.

I feel overwhelmed by stress.

I have extra weight around my midsection.

I have difficulty falling or staying asleep.

My body is tired at night, but my mind is going a mile a minute—“wired and tired.”

TOTAL:  

CATEGORY H

I have brain fog or feel like my memory isn’t quite what it used to be.

I’m losing hair (scalp, body, outer third of the eyebrows).

I’m tired no matter how much I sleep.

I’m constipated often and need a stimulant (like caffeine) to get a bowel movement.

I’m cold and have cold hands and feet.

TOTAL:  

Answer Key

0 or 1 box checked in a category = This category is unlikely to be a culprit in the symptoms you’re experiencing.

2 to 3 boxes checked = This just might be your troublemaker, meaning right now this is likely the dominant hormone aggravating your symptoms.

Category A: Too Much Estrogen

Category B: Too Little Estrogen

Category C: Too Little Progesterone

Category D: Too Much Testosterone

Category E: Too Little Testosterone

Category F: Too Little Cortisol

Category G: Too Much Cortisol

Category H: Too Little Thyroid Hormone