Hormonal Imbalance Doctor in Grand Rapids, MI

Many people unknowingly suffer from hormone imbalance. Imbalanced hormones can cause a host of medical problems and should be dealt with as soon as possible. If you think you may suffer from hormonal imbalance, please call ☎ (616) 226-9637 or request more information online.

Types of Hormone Imbalance

Hormone imbalance is a general term that can refer to upset levels of any variety of your body's natural regulatory substances.

Hormones that are commonly imbalanced include:

• Aldosterone, which regulates salt levels
• Cortisol, which regulates energy
• DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone) regulates sexual function and can be converted by your body to other hormones
• Estrogen, which regulates secondary sexual characteristics
• Ghrelin, which regulates hunger
• Melatonin, which regulates sleep
• Progesterone, which regulates pregnancy and menstruation
• Testosterone, which regulates secondary sexual characteristics
• Thyroid, which regulates calorie burn

Symptoms of Hormone Imbalance

Some of the signs of hormone imbalance are:

• Aldosterone: high blood pressure
• Cortisol: weight gain, excessive stress, high blood pressure
• DHEA: adrenal fatigue, joint pain, frequent sickness, loss of muscle mass
• Estrogen: weight gain, breast cancer, hot flashes, joint pain, migraines
• Ghrelin: excessive hunger, overeating
• Melatonin: lack of sleep, insomnia, depression
• Progesterone: low sex drive, mood swings, cramps, acne, urinary tract infections
• Testosterone: low sex drive, male pattern baldness, irregular menses
• Thyroid: hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, anxiety, irregular heartbeat

Since many people typically experience an imbalance of more than one hormone, you may experience any number of these symptoms as a result of the imbalance.

Hormone Imbalance Treatment

Hormone imbalance is a complex medical issue. As such, a variety of options are available to treat or help. To find the best hormonal imbalance treatment for you, please call ☎ (616) 226-9637 or request more information online.

Treatments for imbalanced hormones can include:

• Changes in lifestyle, such as increased exercise, healthier diet, better sleep, and reduced stress
• Hormone replacement therapy (HRT), including bio-identical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT), hormone pills, pellets, and combination therapy
• Vitamins & supplements, such as vitamin D, calcium, dandelion, melatonin, zinc, and black cohosh

Take Control

Hormonal imbalance can cause debilitating and even life-threatening problems. Take control of your hormones. Please call ☎ (616) 226-9637 or request more information online.

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