Endocrine system is an complex network of 10 glands that release hormones (chemical messages) to the different parts of the body. The endocrine system regulates menstruation, thyroid, insulin balance and fertility. Its hormonal messaging system is largely affected by stress. Stress triggers cortisol release which is the bad news for endocrine system. Acute but rather chronic stress elevate cortisol, which then affects levels of thyroid and other sex hormones. Waking up 1-3 am at night or difficulty falling to sleep, weight gain around stomach, weight gain despite work-out 3-4 times per week, small bump on the back of the neck (buffalo hump), poor concentration, irritability, headache tight band around the head, sweet, salt, carbohydrate craving, energy shutdown around 2-3 pm,mood swings, low libido, excess worry, anxious, low moods, hair loss, dry skin, dry hair, etc…
Everybody has some stress. All I am saying is ongoing stressors can cause a virtual cascade of issues one to another like domino effect. A well functioning endocrine system is the key to the successful conception and your overall health. Acupuncture treatment helps as well as whole foods based supplements. I sometimes use hair tissue mineral analysis to find out hormone imbalancein cellular level by finding mineral excess and deficiency. I also use salivary testing to monitor on cycle. This is the best test to have if you are going to conceive naturally.
