ICIM offer a range of Hormone testing for women of all ages. Hormone imbalances in Women can mean a great deal of unpleasant symptoms and a list of health complaints that may affect your marriage, family life and career.
Symptoms of Female Hormone Imbalance can include:
• Premenstrual tension
• Fluid retention
• Excessive menstrual bleeding
• Menstrual irregularity
• Low libido
• Endometriosis
• Ovarian cysts
• Infertility
• Acne
• Excess body hair
If you answer yes to any of the following questions¹ you should consider talking to an ICIM Medics Practitioner about Female Hormone testing:
• Has your interest in sex diminished?
• Have you tried to conceive for a year without success?
• Do you experience hot flushes, vaginal dryness, urinary incontinence, depression, mood swings, or changes in sleep patterns or appetite?
• Do you experience irritability, bloating, headaches, breast swelling or mood swings in the week prior to menstruation?
• Do you experience irregular menstrual cycles, spotting, or heavy bleeding?
• Do you tend to have painful periods?
• Do you have excess facial hair?
• Is intercourse painful to due to vaginal dryness?
• Do you have a family history of breast or ovarian cancer?
• Are you at risk of heart disease due to smoking, over weight or family history?
Female Hormone Test
The Female Hormone test is a comprehensive assessment of your oestradiol, progesterone and testosterone hormones. It is a comprehensive saliva test covering your the full cycle of your period.
Imbalances that are revealed in this test can help to illuminate the root causes of:
• Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
• Infertility
• Menstrual Irregularities
Research has shown that imbalances of these hormones can effect women’s
• Menstrual Cycle
• Mood Swings
• Appetite
• Sleep Patterns and
• Sex Drive
Severe imbalances of these hormones can results in:
• PMS
• Infertility
• Polycystic Ovary Disease
• Osteoporosis and even
• Breast Cancer
Comprehensive Female Hormone Test
The Comprehensive Female Hormone Test involves the Female Hormone test and also assesses the Melatonin and Adrenal Hormones, Cortisol and DHEA. These hormones have been closely linked with symptoms such as:
• Insomnia
• Sleep-wake problems
• Mood disturbance
• Increased risk of cardiovascular disease
• Immune dysfunction
• Inhibition of ovulation and
• Low body temperature
Menopause Profile
The 1 day Progesterone/oestrogen test is specifically designed for post menopausal women or women who are taking the oral contraceptive pill.
This 1 day Progesterone/Oestrogen test involves a simple saliva test taken on any day and is ideal for the prevention and treatment of:
• Anxiety and Depression
• Fatigue
• Poor memory
• Loss of libido
• Menopausal symptoms
• Osteoporosis
• Muscle weakness and atrophy
• Hypoglycemia and diabetes
• Cardiovascular disease
• Headaches/Migraines
• Sexual Dysfunction
All Female Hormone tests should be prescribed by a practitioner.
Contact us on 045 844 819 to make your appointment or e-mail us at: info@icim.ie
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