Tired of feeling tired? Frustrated by weight gain even when you’re exercising and eating right? Wondering why you’ve been feeling less than your best lately? Hormone imbalances affect millions of women — and you could be one of them.
Hormones are chemicals your body makes to control various bodily functions, and too much or too little of certain hormones can have a big impact on your health and overall well-being. Two of the most common hormone imbalances that affect women are thyroid disorders and low estrogen, and it’s time to find out what they are and how to manage your symptoms.
Our team at Endocrine Associates of West Village specializes in thyroid disorders and hormonal health. We believe that understanding these imbalances and their effects can help you find relief and improve your quality of life.
Your body makes over 50 hormones, each with specific roles regulating different bodily functions. While any hormone can get out of balance, a few imbalances are prevalent in women.
Your thyroid gland produces hormones regulating essential bodily functions like metabolism, heart rate, and energy levels. A healthy thyroid produces just the right amount of thyroid hormones, but if it’s underactive or overactive, it can cause a hormonal imbalance that can significantly impact your health.
Hypothyroidism develops when your thyroid doesn’t make enough thyroid hormones. Women are more likely than men to have hypothyroidism, and it can cause symptoms like fatigue, weight gain, cold intolerance, and depression.
Hyperthyroidism happens when your thyroid makes too much thyroid hormone. Although it’s less common, it can affect women and cause symptoms like anxiety, rapid heart rate, weight loss, and heat intolerance.
Estrogen is a critical hormone in female reproductive health. It affects your menstrual cycles, bone density, mood regulation, and more — and as you approach menopause, estrogen levels naturally decline.
Symptoms of low estrogen include hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, irregular periods, and vaginal dryness. It’s important to note that while menopause is the most common cause of low estrogen, it can also stem from certain medical conditions and lifestyle factors. Sometimes, pregnancy can also cause hormonal imbalance.
For women with thyroid disorders, particularly hypothyroidism, treatment typically involves thyroid hormone replacement medications like levothyroxine. Levothyroxine restores normal hormone levels and helps manage symptoms by giving your body the hormones it isn’t making.
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is a standard treatment for low estrogen, especially in women going through menopause. HRT can help relieve your symptoms because it boosts your body’s estrogen levels through pills, patches, gels, or other methods.
Hormone therapy aims to restore balance and reduce the symptoms that hormone imbalances bring, and our team at Endocrine Associates of West Village is here to help you find the right treatment for your needs. We offer advanced diagnostic testing to identify what’s causing your symptoms and personalized treatment plans to relieve your symptoms.
If you choose hormone therapy, we work with you to select a therapy and dosage that’s right for you. We monitor your response to treatment and adjust your plan as needed to ensure you get the best possible results.
Do you think you might have a hormonal imbalance? We’re here to help you find answers. Hormone balance is integral to well-being, and with the right support, you can navigate these changes confidently and comfortably. Call our offices in Brooklyn, Long Island City, and New York, New York, or request your first appointment online now.
