Minimize Health Problems By Keeping Your Hormones Balanced

Hormones are part of your body’s internal messaging system. The tiny chemicals travel in your blood until they reach their intended destination, telling the cell, tissue, or organ what to do. Hormones coordinate many functions, from sleep to metabolism to libido.

When in balance, your body operates seamlessly. But any change in hormone levels disrupts your internal communication system, creating a wide range of health problems. 

At Weston Medical Health & Wellness in Weston, Florida, our skilled medical director, Dr. Andrea Bretal, understands the vital role hormones play in your body.

In this month’s blog post, we want to talk about hormones and how keeping them balanced can minimize health problems.

All about hormones

The human body has more than 50 different hormones. These hormones provide information and instructions that maintain harmony within the body. 

Hormones regulate your:

• Sleep-wake cycle
• Mood
• Body temperature
• Fluid balance
• Blood pressure
• Reproduction
• Metabolism 
• Stress

It only takes a small amount of hormones to create significant changes in the body. That’s why a hormone imbalance has such a major effect on your health and well-being. 

Hormones and health problems

An imbalance may involve any hormone in your body, causing a wide range of symptoms. Many medical conditions are caused by a hormone imbalance, including:

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)

PCOS is a gynecological condition that affects ovulation — when the ovary releases the egg during the menstrual cycle — causing irregular periods. It occurs because the ovaries produce high amounts of androgens, which are male sex hormones. 

Diabetes

People with diabetes have too much sugar (glucose) in their blood because of problems involving the hormone insulin. They either don’t make insulin or the insulin they do have is unable to effectively deliver its message to the cells, causing an elevated blood sugar. 

Thyroid disorders

Thyroid disorders include hypothyroidism (low thyroid production) and hyperthyroidism (excess thyroid production). Your thyroid hormones control your metabolism, and thyroid disorders make it hard to manage weight.

Obesity

Because hormones affect appetite and metabolism, an imbalance may play a role in the development of obesity. 

Menopause and andropause

Menopause and andropause are age-related changes in sex hormone production, affecting sexual health, mood, and overall well-being.

Benefits of balanced hormones

Keeping your hormones balanced is good for your body and health. Some benefits of balanced hormones include:

• More energy
• Better mood
• Improved sleep
• Weight management
• Increased libido
• Stronger bones

We understand the connection between hormones and health and provide hormone therapy to restore balance. Our experienced practitioner performs a thorough evaluation and runs lab work to determine if you have a hormonal imbalance. We then use this information to create your personalized hormone therapy plan.

Hormone imbalance affects your physical and emotional well-being. It can cause unwanted weight gain, mood swings, and difficulty sleeping. 

If you have any of these health concerns or simply feel off, then it’s time to schedule an evaluation. We can talk to you about hormones, how they affect your health, and what we can do to restore balance. Call our office at 954-389-1800 or request an appointment online today.