Hormones are extremely important chemical messengers in our bodies that regulate many essential functions. Hormonal disorders occur when there are abnormalities in the levels or functioning of these hormones, leading to widespread effects.
Some key things to know about hormonal disorders:
- They can be caused by issues with the glands that produce hormones, like the thyroid, adrenal glands, pancreas, and ovaries/testicles. Diseases of these glands are common culprits.
- Symptoms depend on the hormone affected but may include fatigue, weight changes, hot flashes, sweating, hair loss, infertility, and changes in menstruation. Vague symptoms are common initially.
- They can wreak havoc on the body long-term if not properly treated, so getting an accurate diagnosis and beginning treatment early is crucial. This often starts with blood tests of hormone levels.
- Treatment focuses on restoring normal hormone levels through medications, supplements, diet changes or possibly surgery if there is an underlying gland issue causing the imbalance.
For example, hypothyroidism is when the thyroid gland underproduces thyroid hormone, leading to
weight gain, fatigue, hair loss and more. It is typically treated with a daily oral thyroid hormone supplement to restore levels.
At
New Beginnings HRT Clinic, we specialize in the precise diagnosis and personalized treatment of all types of hormonal disorders for men and women. Our team of endocrinologists will get to the root cause of your symptoms through cutting-edge testing and collaborate with you on a tailored treatment plan involving medications, nutrition and lifestyle changes as needed.
We strive to help patients regain energy, fertility and their best health through expert hormone balance care. From thyroid disorders to menopause support, PCOS, low testosterone and more - our clinic has successfully treated thousands of complex hormonal cases.
We offer
remote telehealth visits for your convenience as well as onsite care in five locations across the state. There are many solutions available - the key is getting properly tested and diagnosed first.