Hormone imbalance

What is hormone imbalance?

Hormone imbalance refers to when the body's hormones are not at the right levels. This can negatively impact many aspects of health and wellbeing. Some key things to know:

Symptoms

Common symptoms of hormone imbalance include:

• Fatigue


• Weight gain or difficulty losing weight


• Depression or anxiety


• Low libido


• Sleep problems


• Acne or skin issues

Causes

What causes hormone imbalance? Some potential causes include:

• Menopause


• Perimenopause


• Thyroid disorders


• Adrenal fatigue


• Chronic stress


• Poor diet


• Obesity


• Insulin resistance

Risk Factors

You may be at higher risk for hormone imbalance if:

• You are going through menopause or perimenopause


• You have a family history of hormone issues


• You have obesity


• You have diabetes


• You have autoimmune disorders


• You have chronic stress

Treatment

How is hormone imbalance treated? The most common treatments are:

• Hormone replacement therapy: Supplement hormones that are low with bioidentical hormones. This is commonly used in menopause.


• Lifestyle changes: Improving diet, exercise, sleep and stress can help balance hormones naturally.


• Medications/supplements: Thyroid medications, steroids, supplements like magnesium or DHEA may be helpful.

At Vitality Hormone Center, we specialize in providing personalized care plans to help patients correct their hormone imbalances. We utilize advanced testing to determine your unique hormone levels and then design hormone therapy programs customized to your needs. Our expert doctors can help regulate hormones with bioidentical hormones, supplements, diet and lifestyle changes for improved wellbeing.

I hope this gives you a helpful introduction to what hormone imbalance is, its causes, risk factors and treatment options! Let me know if you have any other questions. Balancing your hormones can greatly improve many aspects of health.