Hormone Quiz: How To Know If You Have A Hormone Imbalance

What are hormones?

Hormones are the tiny messengers in your body that control lots of things from your energy levels to your mood, to even your skin and periods. When imbalanced, your hormones can contribute to you not feeling your best. Hormones are like your body's text messages, sending signals all around the body to keep everything running smoothly. Hormones like estrogen and progesterone regulate your menstrual cycle. Cortisol manages your stress, and thyroid hormones control your metabolism and energy. 

How to know if you have a hormone imbalance  

Wondering if your symptoms could be due to a hormone imbalance? Take the short quiz below to see how your hormones are doing: 

1. Periods and Cycles:

• Do you experience a lot of period symptoms or have they changed over time (like having heavier or more irregular periods)?
• Yes
• No

2. Weight Rollercoaster:

• Noticed any sneaky weight changes, like gaining or losing weight without changing your eating or workouts?
• Yes
• No

3. Tiredness and Sleep Struggles:

• Feeling constantly tired even when you’ve gotten enough rest or experiencing trouble falling or staying asleep?
• Yes
• No

4. Skin & Hair Surprises:

• Noticed your skin acting up (hello, acne!) or your hair feeling different lately?
• Yes
• No

5. Mood Shifts:

• Been bouncing between different moods or feeling anxious or down?
• Yes
• No

6. Stomach Troubles:

• Dealing with belly bloating or other digestive issues?
• Yes
• No

7. Sex Drive:

• Is your libido feeling low?
• Yes
• No

8. Hot Flashes & Night Sweats:

• Getting sudden hot flashes or waking up sweaty or hot at night?
• Yes
• No

9. Changes in the Chest Area:

• Notice any tenderness or size changes in your breasts?
• Yes
• No

10. Headaches or Migraines:

• Have frequent headaches or migraines been bugging you?
• Yes
• No

Count how many times you said "Yep":

• 0-2 "Yes" responses: Your hormones are pretty chill!
• 3-4 "Yes" responses: Could be a small hint of hormone stuff going on. 
• 5 or more "Yes" responses: Looks like your hormones might need some extra love. 

How to support natural hormone balance  

Remember, hormones are tricky! If you feel something's off, chatting with a doctor is the best move. In addition to talking to your doctor, start your journey to feeling like your best self by taking Elix’s free Online Health Assessment to receive your personalized Cycle Balance herbal formula, based on Traditional Chinese Medicine, which works to support a healthy hormone balance 🌿

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Disclaimer: This article is intended for general well-being and self-care and is not intended as medical advice. We always suggest talking with your doctor if you suspect any health issues. 

This article was reviewed by Dr. Liem Le.
Dr. Liem Le is a Doctor of Chinese Medicine, Functional Medicine Practitioner, and Nutritionist Integrative Medicine Department at H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center. He is a part of the teaching staff for the Masters program for the Functional Medicine and Human Nutrition program at University of Western States. Dr. Le is currently working on his fellowship in Integrative Medicine with the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine via a scholarship from the White House to complete the initiative.