Is It Your Gut, Your Hormones, or Both? A Simple Checklist to Finally Get Answers

Women are often told their symptoms are “normal” or “just stress,” but bloating, fatigue, breakouts, cravings, irregular cycles, and stubborn weight are almost always signs of deeper imbalances.

This checklist-style guide helps you quickly understand whether your gut, your hormones, or both are behind the symptoms you’ve been dealing with.

And if you’re tired of guessing, this will also help you know when it’s time for real testing.

🔎 PART ONE: Signs It’s Your Gut

Check off any that feel like you:

• You feel bloated after most meals
• Your bowel movements are irregular (constipation, loose stools, or both)
• You wake up tired even after sleeping
• You experience heartburn or food sensitivities
• You feel “puffy” or inflamed
• You can’t pinpoint which foods bother you
• Stress makes your digestion worse
• You’ve had skin issues that come and go (acne, rashes, sensitivity)

If you checked 3–4+: Your gut is asking for attention.

🔎 PART TWO: Signs It’s Your Hormones

Check any that apply:

• You have PMS symptoms that feel “too intense”
• Mood swings or irritability feel unpredictable
• Your sleep is all over the place
• You struggle with cravings (especially sugar or carbs)
• You gain weight easily around your midsection
• You feel wired at night but exhausted during the day
• Your cycle feels irregular, heavy, painful, or confusing
• Your skin flares around your cycle

If 3–4+: Hormonal patterns are likely part of the root cause.

🔎 PART THREE: Signs It’s Both (Most women fall here)

These symptoms almost always come from gut & hormones together:

• Cycle-related bloating
• Fatigue that doesn’t improve with sleep
• Weight changes that don’t match your habits
• Hair shedding + skin changes
• Anxiety with no clear trigger
• Waking up between 2–4 a.m.
• Feeling “not like yourself”

When the gut is imbalanced → hormones become imbalanced.

And when hormones are off → digestion becomes slower and more reactive.

This is why so many women feel stuck.

When It’s Time for Testing

If you’ve been checking lists for years… and still feel confused… your body is asking for clarity.

Gut Fix Testing identifies imbalances like:

• Bacterial overgrowth
• Low enzymes
• Hidden inflammation
• H. pylori
• Yeast overgrowth
• Poor nutrient absorption

Hormone Fix Testing helps uncover:

• Cortisol patterns
• Estrogen/progesterone imbalance
• DHEA, testosterone, metabolism pathways
• PMS and cycle symptoms
• Stress burnout patterns

Testing isn’t about fear — it’s about finally getting answers so you can feel like yourself again.

If you’ve been checking off symptoms for years but still feel unsure about what’s actually driving them, testing can help remove the guesswork. It’s not about labeling or restriction — it’s about understanding what your body is asking for.

👉 Learn more about Gut Fix Testing and Hormone Fix Testing to see which option might be right for you.