Could your fatigue, night sweats and mood swings be caused by a hormonal imbalance?
For women, hormones fluctuate throughout the month and change over the years; however, sometimes our hormones can get out of whack and when they do, it’s normal to feel off. If you are experiencing signs of a hormonal imbalance, our Grapevine, TX, OBGYN Dr. Miriam Torres and the team at Serenity Gynecology & Functional Medicine can help you get back on track with effective treatment options.
Do I have a hormonal imbalance?
It’s important to recognize when your everyday symptoms could be a sign of something more. After all, when our hormones aren’t balanced this can lead to a slew of symptoms that can make it challenging to feel your best or even get through your day. Signs of hormonal imbalances include,
- Changes in appetite
- Sleep disturbances
- Chronic acne
- Brain fog and trouble concentrating
- Mood swings
- Chronic fatigue
- Irregular periods
- Muscle loss
- Trouble losing weight
- Sudden weight loss or gain
- Painful periods
- Low sex drive
- Depression or anxiety
- Digestive issues
- Rashes or itchy skin
What causes hormonal imbalances?
Even though we often think of menopause when we think about hormonal imbalances, the truth is that women can experience this issue at any point during their lifetime. Apart from menopause, other causes could be,
- Thyroid and endocrine disorders
- Stress
- Eating disorders
- Taking birth control
- Pituitary tumors (both cancerous and benign)
- Certain medical conditions such as diabetes
- Poor diet
- Being overweight
- Exposure to toxins, pollutants and chemicals
- Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)
- Ovarian cancer
Women will also naturally experience hormone fluctuations due to puberty and their menstrual cycle, pregnancy and breastfeeding, as well as during perimenopause, menopause and postmenopause.
How are hormonal imbalances treated?
Our Grapevine, TX, OBGYN needs to figure out what’s causing your hormonal imbalance before we map out a treatment plan. As a functional medicine practice, we are focused on pinpointing and treating the cause of your issues, not simply treating the symptoms.
After all, hormonal imbalances caused by certain health problems such as diabetes are going to be addressed differently than for someone whose hormonal imbalance is due to menopause. Lifestyle and diet modifications, hormonal creams and even bio-identical hormone replacement therapy can help improve certain hormonal imbalances in women. We will discuss all of your treatment options with you so you understand the best options for you and your health.
Serenity Gynecology & Functional Medicine is focused on comprehensive women’s health care, specializing in everything from family planning to hormonal replacement therapy. To be evaluated by Dr. Torres for a hormone imbalance, call us at (817) 280-9616.