Hormones are your body’s chemical messengers, playing a key role in everything from energy levels and mood to metabolism and reproductive health. You typically feel your best when your hormones are balanced. But when they’re not, your body lets you know, often in subtle ways at first.
At Pflugerville OBGYN, our team in Pflugerville, Texas, has expertise in hormone management. Here, we share the signs to watch for that might have you saying, “It’s time to get my hormones balanced!”
Persistent fatigue, even after a full night’s sleep, may be a sign of a hormonal imbalance. Low thyroid hormones, cortisol imbalances, or issues with estrogen or testosterone can contribute to that dragging, "can’t get going" feeling.
If your emotional health takes a noticeable dip, your hormones might be involved. Estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone influence neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine. When these hormone levels are off, mood swings, irritability, anxiety, and even depression can follow.
If you struggle to lose weight despite maintaining healthy habits — or gain weight without changing your routine — the root cause may be a hormonal issue. Thyroid dysfunction, insulin resistance, and imbalances in cortisol or sex hormones can disrupt your metabolism and appetite regulation.
Hormones like melatonin, cortisol, and progesterone affect your ability to fall asleep and stay asleep. If you have a hard time sleeping, wake up frequently throughout the night, or feel unrested, you may be dealing with more than just stress. Hormone imbalance might be the culprit.
Your sex drive is heavily influenced by your hormone levels, particularly testosterone and estrogen. If your interest in sex has dropped, or you’re experiencing issues like vaginal dryness or erectile dysfunction, hormone management might be worth exploring.
Women may notice signs such as skipped periods, heavy bleeding, hot flashes, night sweats, or difficulty concentrating. These changes may point to perimenopause, menopause, or another hormonal disruption that our team can help you manage with the right treatment plan.
Hormones affect your hair and skin, too. Thinning hair, acne, dry skin, or increased facial hair in women may indicate an underlying endocrine issue.
If you notice one or more of these signs, don’t ignore them. Our hormone management solutions are safe and effective. They might include lifestyle changes, medications, or bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, depending on your needs.
Book an appointment for a personalized evaluation to help you understand what’s going on and get you back to feeling like yourself. Click here today to schedule a visit with our team in Pflugerville, Texas.
