Signs and Symptoms of Hormonal Imbalance

Are you curious of the signs and symptoms of hormonal imbalance? If so, then you’ve come to the right place. At Bion Aesthetics and Med Spa in Indianapolis, IN, we can help you understand the signs and symptoms of hormonal imbalance with hormone replacement therapy.

Symptoms of hormone imbalance aren’t a normal part of life. Many people believe hormone imbalance symptoms are a sign of stress or getting older, but the truth is, you shouldn’t be feeling dead tired by the afternoon or battling to stay focused at work.

It’s important to listen to the messages your body sends you. The fatigue, trouble concentrating, moodiness, and the general ickiness you’re feeling may be a sign that your hormones are off-kilter.

Fortunately, common hormone imbalances are treatable through specific, targeted hormone replacement. Once your body starts receiving the missing hormones, you should notice a swift turn around in your well-being.

Hormone testing can be a game changer in your health if you’re found to have hormonal imbalance. There’s no guesswork involved. Testing can provide the precise answers needed to get you back on track.

The body keeps most hormones within a very specific range. Depending on factors such as your age and weight, we know the level of hormone that’s needed for you to feel well and function optimally. Test results below the normal range tell us that your body is lacking a specific hormone.

We use evidence-based guidelines and best practices when creating an individualized treatment plan to address hormone imbalance. Additionally, we perform regular testing to monitor your levels. This ensures that you’re on the right dose to keep your hormones in balance.

There are many signs of hormone imbalance depending on the hormone that’s lacking. Some of the symptoms of hormone imbalance include:

• Hot flashes
• Night sweats
• Mood swings
• Brain fog and poor memory
• Painful sex
• Decreased sex drive
• Fatigue
• Hair loss
• Sleep problems
• Anxiety
• Weight gainv

This list is by no means exhaustive. In some people the signs are subtle initially, and you may not be able to pinpoint what’s wrong other than not feeling like yourself.

If we confirm that you have a hormonal imbalance, the next step is to prescribe an individualized hormone replacement regimen to bring your hormones back into balance. We perform regular follow-up testing to ensure that you’re on the right dose and that your dose continues to work as it should.

In addition to reviewing and monitoring your labs, Annamarie Salyer FNP-C at Bion Aesthetics and Med Spa discusses your symptoms with you. Most people begin to feel better within a few weeks of starting hormone replacement. However, this depends on several factors, including the type of hormone replacement you’re prescribed.

Benefits of hormone testing include:

• Provides an individualized hormone profile
• Precisely measures hormone levels
• Enables fast, accurate diagnosis
• Saves time on unnecessary treatments
• Provides insight into your health

Benefits of hormone replacement may include:

• Improved lean muscle mass
• Improved libido
• Improved sexual performance
• Improved energy
• Improved quality of sleep
• Reduction in hot flashes
• Reduction in menopausal symptoms

Bioidentical hormones that have been approved by the FDA have been tested for safety. They have passed the FDA’s very strict standards and have been shown to be safe for people to use. Several hormone therapy products approved by the FDA and prescribed by doctors or other health care providers contain bioidentical hormones. The term “natural” means the hormones in the product come from plant or animal sources.