Hormonal Related Conditions

Hormonal Imbalances

Hormones are your body’s chemical messengers, helping regulate energy, mood, metabolism, sleep, fertility, and much more. A hormonal imbalance occurs when there is too much or too little of a hormone, disrupting normal body functions.

Common Symptoms of Hormonal Imbalance
  • Constant fatigue or low energy
  • Weight gain or stubborn belly fat
  • Mood swings, anxiety, or depression
  • Irregular or painful menstrual cycles
  • Low libido or sexual dysfunction
  • Hair thinning or acne
  • Brain fog or poor focus
  • Trouble sleeping or waking up tired

What Causes Hormonal Imbalances?

Chronic stress

Chronic stress (affects cortisol, adrenal function)
Poor diet and nutrient deficiencies
Lack of sleep or sleep cycle disruption
Gut health problems (leaky gut, poor detox)
Toxin exposure (plastics, pesticides, mold)
Thyroid or adrenal dysfunction
Aging, perimenopause, menopause, and andropause

Common Hormone-Related Conditions

  • Thyroid disorders (hypothyroidism, Hashimoto’s)
  • PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome)
  • Estrogen dominance
  • Adrenal fatigue or HPA axis dysfunction
  • Low testosterone (in men)
  • Insulin resistance or type 2 diabetes

How Functional Medicine Helps

  • Functional medicine addresses hormonal imbalances by:
    • Identifying the root cause
    • Running comprehensive hormone labs
    • Creating a personalized plan (nutrition, stress, supplements)
    • Supporting gut, liver, and adrenal health
    • Offering bioidentical hormone therapy when appropriate

Testing for Hormonal Imbalance

  • Functional medicine practitioners often recommend:
    • Comprehensive hormone panels (blood, saliva, or urine)
    • Thyroid function tests (TSH, Free T3, Free T4, antibodies)
    • Adrenal cortisol testing (4-point saliva cortisol)
    • Sex hormone testing (estrogen, progesterone, testosterone)
    • Insulin & glucose tests
    • DUTCH test (advanced urine hormone test for deeper insight)

How Functional Medicine Treats Hormonal Imbalance

  • Unlike conventional medicine, functional medicine focuses on correcting the root cause through a personalized, holistic plan. Treatment may include