A hormone imbalance occurs when there is too much or too little of a hormone in the bloodstream. Hormones are chemical messengers that regulate many of the body's functions, including metabolism, growth, sleep, and fertility. Even small hormonal disruptions can cause uncomfortable symptoms.
Some common signs of a hormone imbalance include:
What causes hormone imbalances?
Hormone levels can go awry for many reasons. Common culprits include:
The good news? Identifying and addressing the root cause can often resolve hormonal imbalances naturally.
At Renew Hormone Institute, our functional medicine doctors provide advanced hormone testing to pinpoint exactly which hormones are out of optimal range. We create fully customized treatment plans that can include nutrition changes, stress reduction techniques, targeted supplements, bioidentical hormone therapy, and other drug-free interventions to restore balance from the inside out.
What are the most commonly imbalanced hormones?
The hormones that most often fall out of normal range include:
Estrogen dominance: Excess estrogen can cause a range of symptoms like weight gain, fibroids, fatigue, and mood changes in premenopausal women. This happens when estrogen levels are high relative to progesterone.
Low progesterone: Known as the "feel good" hormone, progesterone gets depleted by chronic stress. Low levels can contribute to PMS, anxiety, insomnia, irregular periods, and trouble getting pregnant.
Low testosterone: Testosterone deficiency affects up to 40% of men by middle age. Symptoms include low libido, erectile dysfunction, reduced muscle mass, mood issues, and low energy.
Thyroid dysfunction: Both high (hyperthyroidism) and low (hypothyroidism) thyroid levels greatly impact metabolism, body temperature, heart rate, mood, and energy expenditure.
Insulin resistance: Pre-diabetes and high insulin wreck metabolic function, triggering systemic inflammation, weight gain, fatigue, and other issues.
Lifestyle interventions combined with nutraceutical or bioidentical hormone support can successfully treat these common imbalances and help you feel your best again!
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