ENDOCRINE & HORMONAL CONDITIONS
COMMON FEMALE HORMONE CONDITIONS
Common signs and symptoms of hormone imbalance in female include bloating, fatigue, irritability, hair loss, palpitations, mood swings, problems with blood sugar, trouble concentrating, and infertility. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common female condition causing cysts on the ovaries, abnormal menstruation, absence of menstruation, heavy menstruation, irregular menstruation, short and light menstruation, spotting, obesity, weight gain, acne, oily skin, infertility, depression, hair loss, and/or unwanted hair. Endometriosis is a female condition causing issues of uterine lining growth resulting in pain of the lower abdomen, lower back, pelvis, rectum, or vagina, pain during intercourse or while defecating, abnormal menstruation, heavy menstruation, irregular menstruation, painful menstruation, spotting, constipation, nausea, abdominal fullness, cramping, and/or infertility.
Menopause is defined as the cessation of the menstrual cycle occurring around the age of fifty in most women. For two to eight years prior to menopause, called "perimenopause", menstrual cycles may be irregular. As estrogen and progesterone levels decline women may experience hot flashes, sleep disturbances, fatigue, irritability, decreased sex drive, vaginal dryness and/or depression. Long term estrogen deficiency can result in osteoporosis, or weakening of the bones.
COMMON MALE HORMONE CONDITIONS
Common signs of male hormonal imbalance include fatigue, insomnia, weight gain, brain fog, decreased sexual desire or performance, inability to maintain muscle mass, depression, anxiety, and/or osteoporosis. Hypogonadism refers to the decreased production of testosterone. This can result from the pituitary gland not adequately stimulating testosterone production or the failure of the testicles to produce adequate testosterone. Testicle size may also decrease and sperm count decrease. Erectile dysfunction is the inability to acquire or maintain an erection that is satisfactory for sexual intercourse.
NUTRITION AND WELLNESS MANAGEMENT FOR ENDOCRINE & HORMONE CONDITIONS
These endocrine and hormonal conditions may be managed naturally, though the intervention will be different for each condition. If you believe that you may have one of these conditions, contact one of our providers to determine the best plan for your needs. For genetic and endocrine panel testing, you may refer to our clinical testing services page or contact Flatirons Integrative Health & Nutrition to request a test.
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UPCOMING COMMUNITY PRESENTATIONS
Contact us today to reserve your spot at one of our popular upcoming community presentations on the following endocrine and hormonal wellness topics:
ENDOCRINE HEALTH & THE VAGUS NERVE
FEMALE HORMONE BALANCE & FERTILITY
MALE HORMONE MANAGEMENT
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