Hormone imbalance

What is hormone imbalance?

A hormone imbalance occurs when there are too much or too little of a certain hormone in the body. Hormones are chemical messengers that regulate many essential functions like growth, metabolism, reproduction, sleep, and mood.

Some common signs of a hormone imbalance include:

• Weight gain or weight loss
• Hot flashes
• Night sweats
• Fatigue
• Hair loss
• Dry skin
• Mood changes like anxiety, irritability or depression

Causes

Hormone levels can become imbalanced for various reasons:

• Stress - High stress causes cortisol imbalance
• Thyroid disorders - An underactive or overactive thyroid affects metabolism
• Menopause and perimenopause - Declining estrogen and progesterone causes symptoms like hot flashes
• Poor diet and lack of exercise
• Chronic conditions like diabetes or autoimmune disorders
• Use of certain medications that interfere with hormones
• Aging - hormone production declines

If you're experiencing bothersome signs of a potential hormone imbalance, it's important to speak to your doctor to get the right diagnosis and proper treatment. They may order blood tests to check your hormone levels, and rule out any underlying medical conditions that could be causing symptoms.

Treatment

Depending on what's causing it, a few treatment options for correcting hormone imbalances include:

• Hormone replacement therapy - Estrogen, progesterone or testosterone therapy
• Thyroid medication if thyroid dysfunction is detected
• Lifestyle changes - Eating a balanced diet, exercising, reducing stress, good sleep habits
• Herbal supplements - Maca, Ashwagandha, Vitex, Evening Primrose Oil
• Bioidentical hormones - Made to be similar to the body’s own hormones

The specialists at Equilibrium Hormone Institute specialize in customized bioidentical hormone therapy to restore optimal hormone balance. Their comprehensive treatment plans also include dietary and lifestyle changes tailored just for you!

By correctly diagnosing and properly treating any hormonal issues through expert care, most men and women find it can significantly relieve troublesome symptoms and help them feel healthier, happier, and more energetic again!

I hope this gives you a helpful overview on what hormone imbalances are all about. Let me know if you have any other questions!