FOR WOMEN
Symptoms of Hormone Imbalance In Women
Many women experience hormonal imbalance symptoms, and if a woman feels unwell and isn’t sure why, she may be one of them. Learn more about the symptoms of hormonal imbalance in women below and contact a Biote Certified Provider for a consultation.*
Common Symptoms of Hormonal Imbalance in Women
Many different symptoms can occur when women experience hormonal imbalance. Learn about the common symptoms of hormone imbalance in women, how Biote may help, and how to get started below.*
Hormones are chemicals produced within the body that regulate many different systems, including reproductive and sexual function, mood, bone density, and cholesterol metabolism. Essentially, hormones are what help manage our bodies to help make sure they are working effectively.*
In women, a hormone imbalance can occur anytime there is too much or too little of a particular hormone. This shift in hormones levels can cause unwanted side effects and can be brought on by various factors, both internal and external. Patients can determine if they have a hormone imbalance through a simple blood test and lab work that measure a patient’s current hormone levels.
Many things can lead to hormone imbalance in women. The most basic factor that may affect hormones is diet. Consistent stress, a lack of physical activity, and environmental factors can also impact hormonal balance. Another factor is genetics.*
The most common symptoms of a hormone imbalance include several physiological, reproductive, and emotional concerns.*
One indication of excessive estrogen production is weight gain. Since estrogen can be produced by fat cells and the ovaries and adrenal glands, the cycle of overproduction can quickly become vicious and difficult to break out of without medical intervention.*
Before menopause, many women will experience noticeable hormonal fluctuations before their periods; however, severe PMS can indicate a hormonal imbalance. A loss of libido can also indicate hormonal imbalance, as well as discomfort during intercourse.*
Chronic fatigue, low mood, anxiousness, and mood swings are widespread symptoms of hormonal imbalance in women. Trouble thinking clearly, often called “brain fog,” may also indicate hormone imbalance. Irritability is also a frequently cited symptom.*
At Biote, Biote Certified Providers offer bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) in the form of pellets. These pellets are just the size of a grain of rice and can be inserted subcutaneously in minutes. Typically, within up to two to four weeks after a pellet insertion, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy may begin to work, and many patients report a return to their regular activities. Some report feeling the full benefits after the second insertion. Biote’s Method of pellet therapy is bioidentical and lasts up to three to six months.
Hormonal Imbalance Symptoms In Women With Adrenal Fatigue
Adrenal fatigue can severely affect women, dramatically impacting their quality of life. Biote’s Method of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) has helped numerous women relieve their adrenal fatigue symptoms and may be able to do the same for your patients.*
Adrenal fatigue occurs when our adrenal glands are unable to produce adequate quantities of hormones. The reduced number of hormones can affect every part of the body. Adrenal fatigue, like all conditions, acts on everyone differently. Moreover, adrenal fatigue also impacts many parts of the body differently. The diverse range of symptoms of adrenal fatigue make it difficult to diagnose, especially since all systems affected by adrenal fatigue are so interconnected.*
Female adrenal fatigue symptoms can present differently from person to person. However, some of the most common symptoms include extreme difficulty waking up in the morning, high levels of exhaustion throughout the day, very low tolerance for any stress, uncontrollable cravings for salty foods, and a weakened immune system. Biote’s Method of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy may help relieve female adrenal fatigue symptoms. Other common adrenal fatigue symptoms in women include anxiousness, low sex drive, weight gain, poor circulation, low mood, dark circles under the eyes, respiratory complaints, and low blood pressure.*
One of the major causes of adrenal fatigue symptoms in women is getting insufficient sleep for an extended period. In the early stages of adrenal fatigue, sufferers under intense stress may see their cortisol levels rise, and other hormonal cycles interrupted. However, in the latter stages of adrenal fatigue, adrenals become hindered by stress and fail to provide adequate quantities of cortisol.*
Our research has shown that bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, or BHRT, may be able to improve female adrenal fatigue symptoms. Use our Find a Provider tool to locate a Biote Certified Provider to learn more.
Emotional Symptoms of Women With Hormone Imbalance
The emotional symptoms of a hormonal imbalance can affect our everyday life. Hormones are responsible for regulating most bodily processes and functions, and even the slightest imbalance can seriously affect emotional health. Emotional health is an important part of our wellbeing and can have a ripple effect on our mental and physical health.*
One of the most important hormones when it comes to our emotional wellbeing is estrogen. Estrogen can increase serotonin and beta-endorphins, which are associated with positive mood states. Decreased levels of estrogen have been associated with panic attacks, low mood, anxiousness, and mood swings. BHRT can help replace the estrogen that is dropping and return it to normal levels, which may relieve emotional symptoms of hormone imbalance and return patients to better health.*
Many patients report that bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, or BHRT, has been a consistent way to address the emotional symptoms of hormone imbalance. BHRT may restore hormone balance to the body by replacing hormones that are lost or regulating hormone levels that are too high. Every BHRT therapy that Biote Certified Providers recommend is custom-made to fit each individual patient’s needs. A pellet with each patient’s dose is then inserted subcutaneously in a procedure that only takes a few minutes. These pellets will be absorbed into the body and may provide consistent relief of symptoms for up to three to six months.*
Symptoms of Hormone Imbalance In Hysterectomy Patients
At Biote, we know how hysterectomies can affect women. Biote provides training on bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) that uses pellets. The Biote Method of pellet therapy may help to lessen symptoms after a hysterectomy. Read below to learn more.*
A hysterectomy refers to a surgery wherein the uterus is removed. There are several kinds of hysterectomy surgeries. After a hysterectomy is complete, symptoms of low hormones often ensue. For those who are significantly affected, Biote Certified Providers offer options that may help relieve symptoms in women.*
A hysterectomy is performed to alleviate uterine fibroids, chronic pelvic discomfort, gynecologic cancer, abnormal bleeding, and uterine prolapse. A common reason for a hysterectomy is to resolve the issue of uterine fibroids, which is when the uterus produces noncancerous growths that cause low back discomfort and prolonged menstrual cycles.
A hysterectomy involves complete or partial removal of the uterus, ovaries, and other adjacent organs. There are six different kinds of hysterectomy surgeries, the most comprehensive being a radical hysterectomy. This involves complete removal of ovaries,