Are You Dealing With Hormone Imbalance?

If you’re suffering from a hormone imbalance in Brownsville or Harlingen, TX, Dr. J. Guajardo can help develop a treatment plan to get you back to enjoying your life.

Basics of Hormones

Hormones are chemicals that the body produces that flow through the bloodstream and tell various parts of your body what to do. When the body produces the necessary amount of hormones, everything can work properly. However, as there are more than 50 hormones being regularly produced, it’s not unusual for them to become imbalanced.

There are many reasons that your hormones can become imbalanced, including your age, lifestyle habits, and conditions, such as endocrine disorders. Hormone production will also change during puberty, pregnancy, breastfeeding, and menopause.

Some of the most common signs that you have an imbalance include the following:

• Sudden weight changes that are not due to diet or exercise
• Difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or sleeping restfully
• Changes in sexual desire or function
• Skin trouble, such as dryness or acne
• Changes in the mood, such as irritability, anxiety, or depression
• Tenderness of the breasts
• Changes in your heart rate
• Vision changes
• Hot or cold flashes or excessive sweating
• Negative changes in the health of your hair or nails
• Chronic fatigue
• Digestive issues, such as constipation and diarrhea
• Joint pain or swelling
• Increased hunger or thirst
• Infertility issues
• Vaginal dryness
• Irregular periods

How to Diagnose and Treat Hormone Imbalance in Brownsville and Harlingen, TX

There is no one test that can check for imbalances in the hormones as there are so many different hormones in the body. Instead, Dr. Guajardo will work with you to diagnose the specific symptoms you are experiencing. Testing can be used to confirm a diagnosis after the potential imbalances have been narrowed down.

Often, an imbalance can be treated through specific dietary and lifestyle changes. For example, learning to manage stress, exercising regularly, and avoiding sugar and refined carbs can help. Medications may also be used, when necessary. Dr. Guajardo can help develop the best treatment plan for your condition and lifestyle.

Don’t let a hormone imbalance in Brownsville or Harlingen, TX control your life. Schedule an appointment with Dr. Guajardo at (956) 350-4821.