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The Hormone Decoder Quiz
Which of these best describes your energy throughout the day?
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A
I tend to crash between meals or in the afternoon and often need sugar, caffeine or snacks to keep going.
B
I feel tired but wired - exhausted, but my body has a hard time truly slowing down.
C
My energy noticeably drops in the week or so before my period.
D
I feel sluggish or low-energy most of the time, especially in the morning.
E
My energy feels pretty stable.
What happens when you go too long without eating?
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A
I get shaky, irritable, anxious, lightheaded or urgently need food.
B
I can forget to eat when I'm stressed or busy, then realize I'm completely depleted later.
C
I don't notice much of a difference.
D
I often have very little appetite, especially earlier in the day.
Which description sounds most like your menstrual cycle?
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A
My cycles tend to be long, irregular or unpredictable.
B
My cycle is fairly regular, but PMS is intense.
C
My periods tend to be heavy, painful or clotty.
D
My periods are unusually light, short or occasionally absent.
E
My periods feel relatively easy and predictable.
What tends to happen in the 7–10 days before your period?
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A
Mood swings, irritability, anxiety or feeling much less emotionally resilient.
B
Breast tenderness, bloating, headaches or feeling puffy.
C
Breakouts, cravings or increased appetite.
D
Trouble sleeping or feeling more wired at night.
E
Very little changes for me.
Which best describes your skin?
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A
I regularly experience cystic or inflamed acne, especially around my jaw, chin or lower face.
B
I tend to break out primarily before my period.
C
I tend to break out primarily around ovulation.
D
My skin tends to be dry, dull or slow to heal.
E
My skin isn't a major concern.
Have you noticed changes in your hair or body hair?
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A
Increased facial/body hair along with acne and/or irregular cycles.
B
Thinning hair or increased shedding.
C
My hair feels dry, brittle or grows slowly.
D
None of these.
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