What is Adrenal Exhaustion?
Stage 3 patients may be tired all the time, unable to lose weight as in the past, be depressed, or have low sex drive. As a woman progresses from Stage 1 to 3 of adrenal exhaustion, her female hormone symptoms will predictably worsen. Irregular menstrual periods, PMS, and early menopause are common among my patients experiencing a breakdown of adrenal reserves. Most women with perimenopausal or menopausal symptoms are in Stage 2 or 3 of adrenal exhaustion. A woman in Stage 3 who enters perimenopause will see what was once a couple of rough days each month turn into “menopausal madness.” Adrenal exhaustion compromises the body’s ability to compensate for acute stress, leaving a person feeling lethargic, fatigued, and susceptible to chronic illness. An abnormal adrenal rhythm also impacts: • Skin regeneration, causing wrinkles and premature aging • Sleep quality, leading to trouble falling and staying asleep • Bone health, which creates osteopenia, or bone loss • Muscle and joint functio
