hormonal-imbalance

Hormonal
Imbalance

Maryland Specialty Group (MDSG) helps our patients from across the Washington DC Metropolitan area to treat hormone imbalances from our welcoming practice in Glendale, Maryland.

What is a hormone imbalance?

Hormones are the chemicals in the body that control major bodily functions ranging from digestion and hunger to reproduction and emotions. Hormones are created by different glands in the body and are responsible for normal body function. Sometimes an imbalance occurs when one of the glands doesn’t work properly. This can be due to a change in life such as menopause or due to a medical condition like hypothyroidism. When a person’s hormone levels are too high or too low, her body will not work properly and she will experience an array of symptoms.

Symptoms of Hormonal Imbalance in Women:

*infertility
*cystic acne
*painful sex
hot flashes and night sweats
pos
weight gain
mood changes
insomnia

depression
fatigue
endometriosis
low libido
vaginal dryness
foggy memory
premature aging
premature ovarian failure

That beautiful, tuned melody that we look for is your optimal health, free from premenopause symptoms and menopausal symptoms. Women with balanced hormones integrated with proper nutrition and fitness can have a better quality of life as they age.

How are hormone imbalances treated?

MDSG performs a thorough assessment and hormone screening to diagnose a suspected hormone imbalance and to determine the best course of treatment. After identifying the specific issue, we will address a patient’s hormone imbalance using methods which are tailored to the exact nature of the individual’s imbalance. In some instances, such as menopause hormone replacement therapy can be recommended and in other instances lifestyle changes and increased or decreased activity levels will be all that is required. Other conditions may require a prescription for synthetic hormones. If you are undergoing any premenopausal symptoms or symptoms related to weight gain, insomnia, or increased acne, MDSG can identify what is causing the imbalance and prescribe a regimen or therapy to restore hormonal balance.

Hormone Imbalance Symptoms

Regardless of age, a woman’s hormones all work together like a symphony; if one part of the orchestra is not functioning properly, then the melody you produce is out of tune. Signs of hormonal imbalance in women are a very real quality of life issue. All women need to be aware these signs of hormone imbalance. Over the last 100 years as we have doubled our life expectancy, the soft tissue glands which create our hormones are being forced to produce them longer than ever. Our increasingly stressful lives, worsening nutrition and lack of proper fitness combine to result in declining levels of hormones in our bodies. With Hormonal Imbalance – Awareness is Key. Even when only one unbalanced hormone is present, it may result in the following hormonal imbalance symptoms in women.

What are symptoms of a hormone imbalance?

There are many symptoms that are related to hormone imbalances including:

Anxiety, irritability, and depression – Anxiety and depression are clues that you have an imbalance, toxicity, are overworked, stressed out, and most likely aren’t nourishing your body the way it needs.

Belly fat and loss of muscle mass – An underproduction of certain hormones and an overproduction of others that makes your body store fat for future use, making an increase in belly fat a clue to adrenal fatigue.

Fatigue – Feeling sluggish, scattered, or mentally foggy.

Insomnia and poor sleep patterns. Low libido – One of the most noticeable symptoms of hormonal imbalance is low libido, which starts with disturbed sleep. Without quality sleep, sex hormone production can diminish. Persistent weight gain – Many people have underlying hormonal imbalances that make it difficult to maintain a healthy weight. Many of these symptoms are easy to ignore or dismiss. If you feel that your life is negatively affected or if you or a loved one have noticed a change in your body, demeanor, or health, it is a good idea to see a medical professional for a checkup.