Naturopathic Hormone Balancing
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The Benefits of Hormone Balancing
You may be searching for a hormone doctor if you’re having health issues, especially since your hormones play a huge role in the overall health and functioning of your body. Every single part of your body relies on hormones to do it properly, which is why the endocrine system is so important. If your endocrine system isn’t working properly, it leads to both acute and chronic health problems.
Luckily, there are options to correct a hormone imbalance. Continue reading to explore how to identify hormone imbalances, why hormone balances occur, and how to balance hormones using hormone replacement therapy and beyond.
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Causes and Symptoms of Hormone Imbalances
Hormonal imbalances1 are caused when your body is making either too little or too much of one type of hormone.
Your body works within a delicate balance and when that balance is disrupted, it’s easy for things to go wrong. Even the smallest change in your hormone levels can cause an imbalance that has a serious effect on your entire body and how it functions. When this happens, it’s likely that one or more of your endocrine glands are not working the way they should. Some hormone fluctuation is natural, but other times you’ll need to do have testing done to determine what’s going on so you can better address the underlying problems.
There are also a number of medical conditions that cause hormonal imbalances, so finding out what the cause of your imbalance is, is important to getting the proper treatment.
Since your body relies on balanced hormone activity, there are a lot of different symptoms that could occur when you have an imbalance. In addition to the gender-specific symptoms we’ll discuss later, the following symptoms2 can affect both men and women:
- Weight gain
- Unexplained weight loss
- Fatigue
- Depression
- Anxiety or irritability
- Increased sensitivity to cold and heat
- Constipation
- Sweating
- Frequent urination
- More frequent bowel movements
- Dry skin
- Puffy face
- Rounded face
- Blurred vision
- Increased thirst
- Increased hunger
- Increased or decreased heart rate
- Muscle weakness
- Muscle aches, tenderness, or stiffness
- Decreased sex drive
- Infertility
- Joint pain
- Thinning hair
- Pink or purple stretch marks
- A fatty “hump” between the shoulders
As you can see, the symptoms aren’t very specific. They can also occur differently for men and women, depending on the type of hormonal balance that’s present. If you notice any symptoms of hormonal balance, it’s important to find a doctor to help you navigate this complicated issue.
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How to Balance Hormones
If you’re suffering from a hormone imbalance, it’s important to seek treatment to correct your body’s natural endocrine processes. If left untreated, hormone imbalances can lead to serious problems and chronic health conditions. Don’t be afraid to seek help—there are plenty of treatment options available.
Some of the best ways to balance hormones in women is through the use of birth control, vaginal estrogen, anti-androgen medications, or hormone replacement therapy. Birth control can help regulate irregular female sex hormones while simultaneously providing a contraceptive benefit. If you’re experiencing high levels of vaginal dryness due to a change in your body’s natural estrogen levels, vaginal estrogen is a good option to help manage your symptoms5. Hormone replacement therapy is one of the best ways, however, to take control of all of your symptoms and find the relief you’re looking for.
Some of the best ways to balance hormones in men is through the use of testosterone medication, boosting your testosterone levels naturally, or receiving hormone replacement therapy. To improve your levels of testosterone naturally, you’ll need to work with a doctor to make healthy lifestyle changes. Exercising regularly while eating a diet rich in whole, nutritious foods is one of the best things you can do for yourself. It’s also important to prioritize personal hygiene and manage your stress. If you have sensitive or acne-prone skin, use acne medications and avoid things that trigger your body. If you aren’t finding that these techniques are working, opt for hormone replacement therapy.
How a Hormone Doctor Can Help
If you’re interested in trying hormone replacement therapy, it’s important to do a search for a reputable “hormone doctor near me”. For women, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) offers an opportunity to support the transition into menopause while alleviating symptoms and finding a healthy balance. Hormone replacement therapy for women helps to replace the missing hormones that occur during menopause, effectively improving the incidence of menopausal symptoms, reducing the risk of bone loss, and even lowering your risk of certain cancers.
For men, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy allows for an improvement in your overall mood and well-being while simultaneously reducing your risk of developing diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, cardiovascular disease, and high cholesterol. Opting for BHRT will allow you to maintain your muscles mass and improve sexual health and function.
For both men and women, BHRT can help you feel like yourself again.
Our naturopathic doctors are here to help you take back your life and feel better than ever. Call us today at 480.648.1534 to learn more about our bioidentical hormone replacement therapy or to schedule a free consultation.
Sources:
- https://womeninbalance.org/seventh-woman/do-you-have-a-hormone-imbalance/
- https://www.healthline.com/health/hormonal-imbalance#symptoms
- https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/321486#hormonal-imbalances-in-women
- https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/321486#hormonal-imbalances-in-men
- https://www.healthline.com/health/hormonal-imbalance#treatment
