A hormone imbalance occurs when there is too much or too little of a hormone in your body. Hormones are powerful chemicals that affect many processes in your body. When certain hormones are out of balance, you may experience symptoms like:
Some common hormone imbalances include:
Estrogen dominance: High estrogen levels can cause symptoms like weight gain, fatigue, and irregular periods in women. This happens when estrogen levels are higher relative to progesterone levels.
Low testosterone: Known as "low T," this is common in older men. Low T can cause low energy, reduced muscle mass, and low libido.
Thyroid disorders: The thyroid gland controls metabolism. Both low (hypothyroidism) and high (hyperthyroidism) thyroid levels cause broad symptoms.
Perimenopause/menopause: As women age, production of estrogen and progesterone declines leading up to menopause. This transition causes irregular periods, hot flashes, and more.
Causes of Hormone Imbalances
There are many potential causes of hormone issues:
If you're experiencing unexplained symptoms, get your hormone levels tested by an endocrinologist or doctor that specializes in hormones like the caring folks at Balance Hormone Clinic. They can help identify and treat the root hormonal cause with bioidentical hormone therapy, nutrition plans, stress-reduction techniques, and other holistic modalities.
Balancing your hormones optimizes overall health and stops symptoms at the source. Relief is possible with support from a specialist! Reach out now to start your path to balanced hormones and feeling your best again soon.