Could your PMS, menstrual irregularity and fertility issues be caused by adrenal fatigue? The possibility is high that you might suffer from adrenal fatigue and not even know it.

Our adrenal glands have served a fundamental evolutionary function by producing adrenaline and cortisol, the hormones required for short but powerful bursts of energy that boost our physical ability to defend ourselves against predators. This physiological response to stress is commonly known as “fight or flight.” Whereas our ancestors might have experienced these hormone surges during brief and occasional instances of stress, in today’s world we live with chronic stress.

The stressors we face are many and constant as we struggle to meet the demands of family, career, and relationships in an increasingly complex society. We work too much and rest too little, which prevents us from slowing down long enough for our minds and bodies to “recharge.” To make matters worse, we are subject to an onslaught of environmental stressors, from the polluted air we breathe and contaminated water we drink, to myriad chemicals, hormones, preservatives, pesticides, and drugs found in our food supply. Household cleaning products and personal care products often contain many of the same harmful chemicals known to suppress and impair normal organ functioning and to cause cancer.

When we combine these internal and external stressors with our penchant for guilty pleasures like caffeine, sugar, and alcohol, our adrenal glands become fatigued, if not completely overloaded. Once fatigued, adrenals suffer imbalance, which adversely affects many other chemical and physiological processes in the body, including

•    Thyroid function: weight management and fertility problems
•    Insulin sensitivity: diabetes, hypoglycemia, weight gain and/or difficulty losing weight
•    Bone integrity: osteoporosis

•    Female/male hormonal balance: fertility issues, sexual dysfunction, intensified PMS,     
      suppressed libido         
•    Immunity and regulatory systems: allergies, autoimmune deficiencies, susceptibility to
      viral infections, GI problems, headaches, cardiovascular disease, elevated cholesterol,
      high blood pressure
•    Sleep: insomnia and sleep disorders

If you’ve been living in a state of chronic stress and are dealing with any of the above symptoms, you might consider having your adrenal gland performance evaluated with a simple saliva-based hormone test. Physicians like Dr. Udry provide their patients with a saliva testing kit that they can administer in the office or at home and then submit for evaluation. Hormone balancing treatments typically entail a combination of personalized dietary adjustments and holistic and homeopathic remedies administered by the physician.

Dr. Udry provides hormone testing and treatment on an in-person and telephone basis. Her practice is located in Woodland Hills, CA. To schedule an appointment or to learn more about treating infertility and hormonal imbalance with Homeopathy, please call 310-348-0848.