How Hormone Imbalances Affect Women
Most people are aware that hormones affect women during puberty, pregnancy, and menopause, but it’s far more complicated than that. Hormone imbalances can happen throughout the lifecycle of women (and men), but the symptoms often go unnoticed or ignored by general practitioners. At The KadileAtric Power PrincipleⓇ, we understand the role that hormones play in your general well-being; in the first of our two-part series, we will address the symptoms to be on the lookout for and some of the potential causes that may be to blame for hormone imbalances in women.
Hormones Are Everything
Produced by the endocrine system, hormones regulate most major bodily functions. As a result, even the slightest imbalance could lead to a disruption of the following:
- Metabolism
- Heart rate
- Reproductive function
- Sexual function
- Sleep cycle
- Psychological health
- Body temperature
What to Look For
Chances are, if you go to a general practitioner because you can’t seem to lose weight, they’re not going to test your hormone levels. Instead, they’re going to tell you to eat a low-fat diet and exercise. You can eat rabbit food and do Zumba all you want, but if your weight is the result of a hormone imbalance, then your weight is not going to change. Because you can’t always count on your family doctor, it’s important that you stay informed about the symptoms:
- Unexplained weight gain or loss
- Excessive sweating
- Cold or heat sensitivity
- Insomnia
- Changes in mood, including depression and anxiety
- Unexplained fatigue
- Heavy, irregular, or painful periods
- Hot flashes
- Constipation and diarrhea
- Thinning hair
- Excessive hair growth on the neck, face, or chest
The Causes
The truth is, there are a TON of things that could cause hormonal imbalances, but your general practitioner is more interested in treating the symptoms instead of the cause. That is how we differ from traditional medicine. At The KadileAtric Power PrincipleⓇ, our battery of tests is thorough, identifying not only the fact that you have hormone imbalances, but why they exist in the first place. If you have any reason to believe that you are suffering from hormone imbalances and aren’t being taken seriously by your doctor, contact us to schedule a consultation. We have years of experience helping NE Wisconsin and surrounding communities enjoy optimal health; let us help you, as well.
