Weight Gain, Mood Swings, Low Energy — It Might Be Your Hormones
Comprehensive hormone testing for men and women that identifies the specific imbalances behind your symptoms.
Signs of Hormonal Imbalance
Hormonal imbalance doesn't always look dramatic. It often shows up as gradual changes you learn to live with — gaining weight that won't budge despite diet and exercise, mood swings or irritability that feel out of proportion, fatigue that sleep doesn't fix, low libido or reduced motivation, disrupted sleep — waking at 2–4 AM, brain fog and difficulty concentrating, irregular or painful periods, and loss of muscle mass or increased body fat.
These symptoms are commonly dismissed as "normal aging" or "stress." But they're often the result of measurable hormonal imbalances that can be identified and corrected.
Hormonal Imbalance in Women
Women commonly experience estrogen dominance (high estrogen relative to progesterone), leading to weight gain, bloating, mood swings, and cycle irregularity. Low progesterone contributes to anxiety, insomnia, and PMS.
Thyroid dysfunction compounds everything — fatigue, weight, hair loss, and mood.
Our hormone panel tests estrogen, progesterone, cortisol, DHEA, and full thyroid markers to build a complete picture.
Hormonal Imbalance in Men
Men deal with hormonal imbalance more often than they realize. Low testosterone — whether from aging, stress, poor sleep, or metabolic dysfunction — drives fatigue, weight gain (especially abdominal), reduced motivation, low libido, and muscle loss. Elevated cortisol from chronic stress accelerates testosterone decline.
Our panel tests total and free testosterone, cortisol, DHEA, and thyroid markers for a comprehensive male hormone assessment.
How We Test and Address Hormone Issues
All hormone markers are included in our $299 functional bloodwork panel. Dr. Carroll or Dr. Gaughan reviews your results against optimal functional ranges, identifies the specific imbalances, and builds a personalized nutrition and supplement plan to support hormonal balance naturally.
Treatment may include targeted supplements for adrenal, thyroid, or sex hormone support, dietary changes to reduce inflammation and support hormone metabolism, stress management and sleep optimization strategies, and re-testing every 3–4 months to track progress and adjust.
Our goal is to restore balance through natural means where possible. If your results suggest a need for pharmaceutical hormone therapy, we'll provide your PCP or endocrinologist with detailed functional data to support their decision-making.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common signs of hormonal imbalance?
Unexplained weight gain, fatigue, mood changes, sleep disruption, low libido, brain fog, and cycle irregularity (women) or muscle loss (men) are the most common indicators.
Can hormones cause weight gain?
Yes. Thyroid underperformance slows metabolism. Cortisol drives abdominal fat storage. Estrogen dominance promotes fluid retention and fat gain. Hormonal weight gain often resists diet and exercise because the root cause is biochemical.
How long does it take to balance hormones naturally?
Most patients see improvement within 4–8 weeks. Full hormone optimization may take 3–6 months with consistent supplementation, dietary changes, and lifestyle adjustments. Re-testing confirms progress.
Do you treat both men and women for hormone issues?
Yes. Our panel is comprehensive for both — including sex hormones, thyroid, cortisol, and DHEA. Hormonal imbalance is not gender-specific.
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