If you’ve not been feeling your best, but can’t exactly pinpoint why, it might be time to get your hormone levels checked! Here’s everything you need to know about how to fix a hormonal imbalance:
Symptoms of Hormonal Imbalances
Both men and women experience normal fluctuations in hormone levels, but the onset of hormone imbalance symptoms creates frustrating, even debilitating issues that shouldn’t be ignored.
For Men:
Hair balding or thinning- Decrease or loss of body hair
- Decline or lack of sex drive
- Loss of muscle mass
Hair balding or thinningFor Women:
- Acne, particularly on face, chest, and back
- Irregular periods or heavy periods
- Hair loss or excessive body hair
- Vaginal dryness, low libido
There are other signs of hormone imbalances, such as insulin sensitivity and thyroid problems, that affect your gut health, metabolism, ability to manage your weight, and more:
- Extreme thirst, frequent urination
- Sensitivity to hot or cold temperatures
- Chronic fatigue, brain fog
- Constipation or diarrhea
- Feelings of depression and anxiety
- Unexplained weight loss or weight gain
Treatments for Hormonal Imbalance
Want to know about options for how to fix a hormonal imbalance naturally? Our functional medicine experts can offer guidance on which herbs, vitamins, and supplements work best for improving hormone balance.
Hormone Therapy for Men
Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) is one of the most effective ways to get a hormonal imbalance back to normal testosterone levels in men. Those looking for HRT in Atlanta trust Elite Personalized Medicine for our holistic approach and use of bioidentical hormones
Clomid for low T (clomiphene) is a prescription medication that helps to support your body’s natural testosterone production and fertility, something many men are considering who want to grow their family. Read more about alternatives for testosterone replacement therapy for men!
Hormone Therapy for Women:
BHRT for women is available in many forms, including pellets, creams, injections, and troches, all of which provide safe, dependable, and precise results. Traditional hormone replacement is made from synthetic hormones, but our bioidentical hormone therapy uses plant-derived compounds and is customizable to each patient.
Estrogen and progesterone might be the most common forms of BHRT, but women need testosterone too! Read more about the benefits of testosterone replacement therapy for women!
Hormone Consultation & Treatment Process
1. Initial Consultation
Curious about what the process looks like for getting help fixing your hormones? The first step is to schedule an initial consultation with the team at Elite Personalized Medicine! You can give us a call or request more information online, and we can give more details about what we do and answer questions.
2. Full Hormone Panel
Getting a comprehensive blood panel for all hormone markers is extremely important so our hormone specialists can uncover what’s going on and causing your symptoms. We dig deep to find the root cause so we can provide effective and efficient solutions.
3. In-Person or Telehealth Visit
If you live in the Greater Atlanta area, you can visit either our Dacula or Peachtree Corners locations for an in-person appointment to go over your results, or take advantage of our HRT telehealth services for a virtual appointment. We are licensed in Tennessee, Texas, Georgia, South Carolina, and Florida!
During the appointment, we will analyze your test results, deliver them in easy-to-understand terms, and discuss treatment options. Our goal is to help you make an informed decision about your health. We will answer any and all questions to make sure you feel 100% confident in the path forward.
4. Treatment and Follow-Up
Once a specific treatment option has been decided, we will prescribe any prescription BHRT if needed, and give you the resources and information to help you make any necessary lifestyle changes, diet modifications, etc.
We tailor our treatment plans and follow-up schedule based on the patient’s individual concerns and needs. Sometimes, hormone therapy requires small shifts in dosages or an alternative delivery method that will work better for you, and we monitor and reevaluate consistently for the best results possible.
Take the First Step in Fixing Your Hormones
Tired of dealing with frustrating symptoms and want to get your hormones back on track? Reach out to a hormone specialist in Atlanta at Elite Personalized Medicine, and let’s get started!
