Hormone Imbalance
Hormones are important for regulating most major bodily processes. They help to regulate:
- Energy, metabolism, appetite, heart rate
- Sleep cycles
- Reproductive cycles and sexual function
- Growth and development
- Fat, bone, and muscle tissue
- Mood and stress levels
- Body temperature
- And more
Key Hormones:
- Insulin
- thyroid T3 and T4
- cortisol
- adrenaline
- growth hormone
- pregnenolone
- melatonin
- oxytocin
- sex hormones – estrogen, progesterone, testosterone
Symptoms of Hormone Deficiency
The symptoms of a hormonal deficiency or imbalance will depend on which glands and hormones are affected. But, in general, here are some symptoms you might experience:
- unexplained weight gain or weight loss
- night sweats and hot flashes
- difficulty sleeping
- changes in sensitivity to cold and heat
- dry skin or skin rashes
- weak bones/osteopenia
- changes in blood sugar
- mood changes – irritability, anxiety, depression
- fatigue
- headaches
- frequent urination
- weakened bladder control
- changes in appetite
- reduced sex drive
- thinning, brittle hair
- dry/wrinkled skin
- fat accumulation
- infertility
- puffy face
- thyroid swelling or prominence
- brain fog
- breast shrinking/atrophy
If My Hormones Levels Are “Normal,” Why Do I Have Symptoms?
The normal ranges for hormone laboratory tests usually reflect the average population ranges – of the healthy and not so healthy – and across a wide age range.
A “normal” hormone level may not be optimal for you, and you can experience symptoms correlating with lower hormone levels.
Functional Medicine Solutions
Bio-Identical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) is simply the use of “natural” hormones that are identical to our internal hormones to relieve symptoms of hormone imbalance and deficiencies.
Because bio-identical hormones are natural to our bodies, they are very effective and safe. The combination and doses are customized to each person – based on their age, metabolism, goals, medical history, and lab tests.
In contrast to pharmaceutical “synthetic “ and “altered” hormones, they are have no side effects when properly prescribed and monitored regularly.
Good News
With the proper administration of bio-identical hormones, you can expect the following results:
- Relieve symptoms of hormone deficiencies
- Feel more energetic, younger, and stronger
- Revitalizes the body – brain, joints, muscles, skin
- Improve mood and brain function
- Enhance libido and sexual response
- Restores metabolism and energy
- Promotes fat burning and muscle building
- Anti-aging benefits
- Reduced cancer risks
Hormone Therapies & Treatment in Atlanta