Women experience hormonal imbalances and fluctuations from monthly menstruation to pregnancy and perimenopause to menopause. In some cases, women's hormones never return to "normal" with symptoms like unexplained weight gain, excess belly fat, mood swings, insomnia, and fatigue occurring with increased frequency and intensity. This article explores the role hormones play in women's health, signs of hormonal imbalance in women, and what you can do to get your hormones back in balance.
What are Hormones?
Hormones are chemical messengers that are secreted from glands into the blood. The circulatory system then carries them to our organs and tissues, where they exert their primary functions. Hormones not only control sexual functions and reproductive health, but they also impact major body processes including mood, stress, sleep-wake cycles, fertility, appetite regulation, and metabolism. The imbalance of even one hormone can cause serious disruptions to your well-being.
Hormonal Imbalance Symptoms in Women
A few hormonal imbalance symptoms in women may include:
- Unexplained Weight Gain
- Excess Belly Fat
- Night Sweats
- Hot Flashes
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Mood Swings
- Low Sexual Desire
- Insomnia
- Low Energy
- Fatigue
- Memory Problems
- Lack of Focus
- Fibroids
- Endometriosis
- Premenstrual Symptoms
- Vaginal Dryness
Menopausal Hormone Imbalances
Symptoms and side effects of menopause can occur long before the menopausal years. Perimenopause, or the phase when women begin to experience menopause symptoms but are still menstruating, occurs when the ovaries begin to produce less progesterone and estrogen. This can also lead to lower levels of testosterone.
This decline in hormones can cause many women to lose sleep, energy, and focus, while also experiencing mood swings, hot flashes, hair thinning, dizziness, breast pain and so much more.
The good news? Menopause symptoms can be safely and effectively treated with bioidentical hormone replacement therapy.
Thyroid Hormone Imbalances
Almost 15% of the U.S. population suffers from a thyroid disorder. Your thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland that produces hormones. Thyroid hormones (TSH, T3, and T4) operate in a delicate feedback loop and have tremendous impacts on your health & affect all aspects of your metabolism. If one hormone is over or under-produced, you can experience some very uncomfortable symptoms and even be at increased risk of serious disease.
Thyroid disorders can be broken down into two categories: an overactive thyroid, also known as hyperthyroidism and an underactive thyroid, also known as hypothyroidism. Women struggling with thyroid issues may experience a myriad of symptoms, including:
Hypothyroidism
- Weight Gain
- Fatigue
- Low Energy
- Trouble Sleeping
- Constipation
- Cold Intolerance
- Brittle Hair and Nails
- Facial Swelling
- Heavy Menstrual Periods
- Depression
- Muscle Aches and Weakness
Hyperthyroidism
- High Metabolic Rate
- Weight Loss
- Heat Intolerance
- Heart Palpitations
- Anxiety
- Sweating
- Muscle Weakness
The reduced or excessive production of thyroid hormones leads to a thyroid hormone imbalance. Bioidentical hormone therapy is an effective treatment option and can be customized to address all forms of thyroid hormone imbalance.
Hormonal Imbalance Treatment
Hormone imbalance is often an unfortunate side effect of aging that can diminish your quality of life and impact relationships.
Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy is a simple and effective solution to hormone imbalances in women. Women suffering from menopausal hormone imbalances, thyroid hormone imbalances, or experiencing any number of hormone imbalance symptoms can find relief with a natural treatment customized to support hormone optimization and your personal lifestyle and goals.
EvexiPEL pellet therapy is the superior form of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy for women. EvexiPEL is made with only the highest quality ingredients and compounded at a 503B FDA-registered pharmacy that maintains the highest standard of safety, efficacy, and cleanliness in the industry. Every pellet is custom-compounded to meet the specific needs of the patient and is created from all-natural plant sources.
Looking for guidance on how to balance your hormones? Our providers at Midland Primary Care can help you identify your symptoms and choose the best treatment option to get you back on track to a healthier, more balanced you. Give us a call at 432.684.4488.
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