The signs of hormone imbalance can be subtle and easy to miss: You might feel tired (even after a full night’s sleep), toss and turn at night, or experience mood swings that hit harder than they used to. But those small shifts can be your body’s way of waving a flag.
The good news is that once you know what to look for, you can discover effective and long-lasting solutions.
If you’re concerned about hormone imbalance, Lionel Bissoon, DO, at Liondale Medical, near the Upper West Side of Manhattan in New York City, can provide you with a personalized wellness plan. Until then, here’s how to spot the sneaky signals of unbalanced hormones to get back into sync.
Aging is one of the most common causes of hormone imbalance, but there are numerous others. Examples include:
Adopting healthy habits can support optimal hormone balance throughout the lifespan, but sometimes you still need an extra boost.
The following signs may indicate aging hormones or an imbalance.
If you’re not sleeping as well as you used to and toss and turn at night, hormonal shifts may be to blame. See Dr. Bissoon for a hormone evaluation and treatment when necessary to help you get better ZZZs.
Are you not able to think as clearly as you used to? Do you forget names, places, and appointments more easily? Brain fog is a sign of hormone changes, but simple adjustments can help you regain sharpness.
Hormonal shifts can lead to a slower metabolism, a common cause of weight gain. If you’re gaining weight or body fat while losing muscle, a hormone imbalance might be the culprit.
Thinning, dry, and/or coarse hair, excess body hair in women, and reduced body hair in men are signs your hormones may be out of balance. Treatment can restore balance, as well as the health and thickness of your hair.
Mood changes can also indicate aging hormones. You might experience things like more extreme mood swings, irritability, anxiety, and/or depression. Balancing your hormones can offer relief.
Sexual dysfunction is a common concern among aging adults, mainly due to hormone changes. Men may struggle with erectile dysfunction (ED), while women can experience vaginal dryness and pain with intercourse. Both men and women might notice a reduced sex drive (libido) because of hormone shifts.
Hormones can play a role in regulating your gastrointestinal tract. If they aren’t balanced, gut function might suffer. Left untreated, hormone changes might increase your risk of diarrhea, constipation, or other digestive concerns.
Drops in estrogen in women or testosterone in men can lead to hot flashes — the feeling of being fine one minute and hot and sweaty the next. Women commonly experience hot flashes as they approach menopause.
If your periods are changing, becoming very heavy or painful, or are now irregular, aging hormones could be the underlying cause.
Feeling constantly tired isn’t something you have to live with. Fatigue has numerous causes, but hormone changes are a common reason. Wellness treatments at Liondale Medical can give you the balance and energy boost you desire and deserve.
Liondale Medical offers an array of anti-aging treatments, using a concierge medicine approach for superior outcomes.
Dr. Bissoon offers intravenous (IV) therapy, hair loss treatments, regenerative medicine, hormone therapy, ozone therapy, and more. He customizes treatments that offer symptom relief and an exceptional quality of life.
Dr. Bissoon can also help you eat healthier foods, stay active, sleep better, minimize stress, and maintain your target body weight.
Book a visit to Liondale Medical to have your hormones checked by contacting us by phone or requesting an appointment online today.
