Women’s Hormone Specialist in Scottsdale, AZ

Hormones are chemicals that help the body’s organs and tissues to function together in a coordinated fashion. These chemicals move through the body in the blood to all parts of the body. These chemicals tell the parts of the body what to do and when it needs to be done. These are very essential parts of the body. There are more than 50 different hormones that have been identified.

Hormones are created by the endocrine system and are important in:

• Metabolism
• Growth and development
• Homeostasis (the internal balance of function) such as blood sugar regulation, blood pressure, electrolyte, and fluid balance, and body temperature
• Sexual function
• Reproduction
• Mood and cognitive abilities
• Sleep cycles

Hormonal imbalances can be very small and have significant effects on the body. These can cause significant health problems.

There are dozens of health conditions that are caused by hormonal imbalances. Too little or too much of a specific hormone causes health issues and symptoms. Often these imbalances will need treatment. Some of the most prominent hormone-related health conditions include:

• Changes in metabolism
• Impact on the functions of the reproductive system
• Complications of the sex drive and performance
• Weight gain or weight loss, often not associated with trying to do either
• Problems with growth
• Fatigue
• Loss of muscle and/or bone density
• Tumors, adenomas, and growths

Hormone imbalances can cause many symptoms that are related to

• Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes and gestational diabetes
• Thyroid disease, including hyperthyroidism (high levels of thyroid hormones) and hypothyroidism (low levels of thyroid hormones)
• Female infertility
• Irregular menstrual cycles often caused by polycystic ovary syndrome, anovulation, and amenorrhea
• Male infertility often related to low testosterone levels
• Obesity
• Acne
• Irregular heartbeat
• Fatigue
• Depression or anxiety
• Numbness or tingling in the hands
• Irregular body fat distribution
• Blood pressure and cholesterol problems
• Irregular heartbeat
• Fatigue
• Depression or anxiety
• Numbness or tingling in the hands
• Irregular body fat distribution
• Blood pressure and cholesterol problems

Healthcare providers will request blood tests if they believe that the symptoms you are having indicate a hormone imbalance. Hormones are transferred through the body through the bloodstream. Specific hormone levels will vary a great deal throughout the day. Because of this, glucose tolerance tests or insulin tolerance tests are done to check on hormone levels, as well. Your doctor will also discuss your medical history, and symptoms and do a physical exam for further diagnosis.

Women have different needs than men with hormone imbalances. These are more often related to estrogen or progesterone imbalances, hormones produced by the ovaries. But they can also have excess androgens and testosterone, as well. Imbalances in the sex hormones can lead to the following symptoms and concerns:

• Heavy periods or irregular periods
• Hair loss
• Acne on the face, chest, and upper back
• Hot flashes
• Hirsutism or excessive body hair
• Infertility
• Hot flashes
• Loss of sex drive
• Vaginal dryness
• Vaginal atrophy

A woman’s hormone specialist can help identify and address these issues and concerns. A woman’s hormone specialist will understand the concerns and interconnectedness of the symptoms and be able to address them better.

Discover the benefits of hormone therapy and how it can make life easier. Hormone therapy is offered at Infinite Wellness Hormone Specialists. We are happy to answer any questions you have about this and how it can help. Call us for an appointment or use the only scheduling system. We serve patients from Scottsdale AZ, Tempe AZ, Mesa AZ, Paradise Valley AZ, Chandler AZ, Phoenix AZ, and BEYOND!