Hormones are your body’s chemical messengers, and they are produced and secreted via your endocrine glands. Because they regulate so many different functions of the body, ensuring they are in balance is vital to your overall well-being. They control your metabolism, blood sugar, blood pressure, reproductive cycle, and your moods.
When you have an imbalance in your hormone levels, it can feel like everything is out of whack. Luckily, with the expertise of our team, you can get back to feeling like your true self and living a full life.
Understanding a Hormonal Imbalance
A hormonal imbalance occurs when the body produces too little or too much of a certain hormone. And because hormones can affect just about every part of the body, one imbalance can lead to a plethora of hormone imbalance symptoms, including weight gain and weight loss, mood swings, hot flashes and night sweats, hair loss, joint pain, fatigue, and irregular periods.
An imbalance of the hormones can be caused by a variety of medical conditions. Some imbalances are temporary, while others stick around for a long time. If significant enough, treatment is necessary.
Who Does a Hormonal Imbalance Affect?
Hormonal imbalances can affect just about anyone, no matter their gender. Women are more likely to see imbalances in their estrogen and progesterone levels, while men often see imbalances in their testosterone levels. They can be caused by natural life occurrences like puberty, pregnancy, or menopause, or because of a medical condition. When the fluctuations are enough that you are starting to notice symptoms, it’s time to see a doctor to find the relief you deserve.
Hormone Imbalance Treatments
At the Advanced Center for Plastic Surgery, Dr. Fischer offers EvexiPEL to help address hormonal imbalances. This bioidentical hormone replacement therapy uses pellets to help balance your hormones and get you back to feeling like yourself. It’s made up of plant-derived hormones that share the same structure as your natural hormones.
Dr. Fischer will insert the pellet (typically near the hip area). The pellet will then provide a consistent dose of your necessary hormones over the next several months. This will reduce your symptoms and improve your overall wellness and quality of life.
Most patients need a new pellet every 3-6 months to maintain their results and to keep their hormones balanced.
Schedule a Consultation
Don’t spend another day struggling with a hormone imbalance. Whether due to menopause or due to another condition, with the help of Dr. Fischer and her team, you can find the relief you’re looking for. To get started, don’t hesitate to schedule a consultation today. Call our Timonium, MD office or message us via our online contact form.