A hormone imbalance occurs when there are too much or too little of a certain hormone in the body. Hormones are chemicals produced by the endocrine glands and released into the bloodstream. They travel to different tissues and organs and affect many vital processes in the body.
Some common symptoms of a hormone imbalance include:
There are several potential causes of hormonal imbalances:
If you suspect a hormone imbalance, get your hormone levels tested by your healthcare provider. A simple blood test can check your levels of key hormones like estrogen, progesterone, cortisol, thyroid hormone, testosterone, etc.
Based on your test results, your doctor may prescribe bioidentical hormone therapy to restore optimal hormone levels. Bioidentical hormones are synthesized in a lab to have the same molecular structure as your body's natural hormones.
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Bioidentical hormone therapy usually involves getting a customized prescription cream, patch or pills containing estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, etc. Your doctor will monitor your progress with follow-up testing to ensure hormone levels are balancing out.
In addition to hormone therapy, making lifestyle changes can promote hormone balance:
Detecting and addressing hormone imbalances early on can prevent them from worsening and negatively impacting your health. Work closely with your healthcare provider to test hormone levels, identify causes of imbalance, and create an integrated treatment plan involving bioidentical hormones and lifestyle changes.