Ever feel like you’re doing all the right things, but your body truly has a mind of its own? One minute you’re crushing your goals, and the next you’re wondering why your jeans suddenly don’t fit the same and feel exhausted no matter what you try.
If you’ve been riding an emotional, mental, or physical roller coaster lately, it might not be “just stress” or “getting older.” It could be your hormones waving a big red flag. You’re not lazy, you’re not crazy, and no, you’re definitely not imagining it.
At ThrIVe Wheeling, we see this all the time and are here to help you feel like you again. Whether it’s mood swings, stubborn weight gain, brain fog, or that nagging feeling that something’s “off,” we’re helping women and men balance hormones in St. Clairsville and Wheeling with personalized care that puts your wellness first, and puts your confidence back on top.
If your body’s been whispering (or shouting) that something’s off, keep reading! These 10 signs might be your wake-up call and your first step toward feeling incredible.
Why Our Hormones Matter
Our hormones are the foundation of our health and well-being. From regulating our metabolism and growth to controlling our mood and reproduction, hormones are like the conductors of a silent symphony in our bodies.
Some of these hormones include:
- Estrogen: Though primarily found in women—but also present in men—estrogen plays a crucial role in female sexual function, development, and reproduction.
- Progesterone: This is another hormone associated with the female reproductive system, and it plays an important role in the menstrual cycle.
- Testosterone: Testosterone is often associated with male reproduction, but it’s also present in women’s bodies. This hormone contributes to sex drive, fat distribution, muscle strength, bone mass, and red blood cell production.
When our hormones are in balance, our body operates smoothly and normally. When they are thrown out of balance, it won’t take long for you to notice that something might be up.
What causes our hormones to be out of whack?
There are a variety of reasons that our hormones might become imbalanced—often, the primary culprit in the natural aging process. Most women will experience some sort of decrease in estrogen and testosterone production during menopause.
Similarly, as men age, their testosterone production begins to decrease. This is often referred to as “Andropause.” Though aging is a common cause, underlying health conditions may cause hormonal imbalances.
Scheduling a consultation at ThrIVe Wheeling when you’ve been feeling a little “off” can help you determine if you’re experiencing a hormonal imbalance and find its root cause. Our team will tailor a treatment plan to perfectly balance hormones in St. Clairsville and Wheeling and help you experience relief.
What happens when our hormones are imbalanced?
Our hormones act like messengers in our body, delivering important signals to different organs and tissues. These signals are responsible for a lot of things, like preparing your body to react to different situations or controlling your emotional responses.
In order to deliver these messages properly, our hormones need to be a well-coordinated team. Their balance is crucial, as improper amounts of any hormone can bring about several different symptoms. When this balance is thrown out of whack, you’ll be able to notice it pretty quickly.
Seeking hormone replacement therapy (HRT) at ThrIVe Wheeling can help you balance hormones in St. Clairsville and Wheeling and find relief from these uncomfortable symptoms. If you want to learn more about HRT at ThrIVe, check out our blog on hormone replacement therapy for a deep dive into the treatment.
10 Signs You Might Be Dealing With a Hormone Imbalance
Our hormone levels naturally fluctuate throughout our different stages of life, usually more notably during menopause and andropause. Understanding common signs of a hormonal imbalance is important so you can get checked out by a qualified provider and receive the proper treatment when you notice something is off.
At ThrIVe Wheeling, we’ve helped more than 600 clients find relief from their hormonal imbalances. Our practice brought BioTE bioidentical hormone replacement therapy to the Ohio Valley and has done more pellet procedures than anyone else in the area.
We know a few things about hormone imbalances, and here are the most common signs that you might need rebalancing.
#1. Constant Fatigue or Low Energy
Notice you’ve been reaching for the coffee pot more and more throughout the day just to get by? If you’ve been getting plenty of rest, but still feel consistently tired or have low energy, you may have a hormonal imbalance.
Hormonal changes in the brain can impact your thyroid, which can lead to ongoing fatigue. HRT can reset your natural rhythms, helping to restore your lost energy and feel ready to tackle each day head-on.
#2. Weight Gain
Weight gain or trouble losing weight can be frustrating, especially when you’ve been taking all the right steps to improve your health. Stubborn weight gain with unexplained causes can be a symptom of hormonal imbalances.
Even when you’ve improved your diet and have incorporated movement into your daily routine, an imbalance of certain hormones in the body can lead you to gain weight (and keep it, no matter how much you’d rather not).
At ThrIVe, we begin HRT treatments with in-depth lab testing to uncover the root cause of your weight gain and determine if your hormones might be causing the numbers on the scale to trend up.
#3. Mood Swings, Anxiety, or Irritability
We all experience shifts in our mood or get a little irritable from time to time. If you’ve noticed an uptick in mood changes that are out of character for you, it might be a sign that something is off inside.
Our hormones regulate and influence emotions, and when those hormones are out of balance, you can experience unusual mood swings, sudden anxiety, or frequent irritability that just isn’t like you.
HRT works to balance hormones in St. Clairsville and Wheeling, helping to stabilize your mood and reduce your anxiety.
#4. Brain Fog or Memory Problems
Have you noticed that you have trouble concentrating or recalling words that always seem to be on the tip of your tongue? You’re not alone! Difficulty concentrating, forgetfulness, and brain fog can all be caused by hormonal imbalances.
Estrogen and testosterone influence how our brain functions, so when these hormone levels decline, our cognitive performance may suffer. Balancing your hormones with HRT can improve your mental clarity and focus.
#5. Sleep Disturbances or Insomnia
We all have an internal clock that controls our sleep-wake cycle, known as our circadian rhythm. It controls when we are awake and alert, and when we become sleepy and tired. If your levels of progesterone or estrogen are imbalanced, your internal clock can be affected.
These hormones contribute to our sleep cycle and can cause night sweats and hot flashes. These all affect when we sleep as well as the quality of our sleep. Hormone therapy can improve your sleep quality rapidly, with some people noticing better sleep within weeks of beginning treatment.
#6. Low Sex Drive
Two hormones affect our libido and sex drive: estrogen and testosterone. When testosterone levels get too low, your sex drive may take a noticeable dip. This can affect both women and men.
Low estrogen might also make you feel less frisky than you used to feel. When our estrogen levels drop, we can experience vaginal dryness. This can lead to painful intercourse, which makes it hard to feel “in the mood.”
ThrIVe Wheeling offers personalized and tailored treatments using HRT to balance hormones in St. Clairsville and Wheeling, helping improve your libido.
#7. Hair Loss
If you’ve noticed more hair in your shower drain than normal, it could be because of your hormones. Our hormones control the ways our hair follicles grow and shed.
Imbalances can affect the phases of hair growth, causing our hair to prematurely shed. This results in a thinning of the hair that you’ll begin to notice in the mirror. HRT can slow this shedding process and can even reverse this trend in some clients.
#8. Hot Flashes or Night Sweats
Some of the most common symptoms of hormonal imbalances are hot flashes and their evening friend, night sweats. These flashes involve a heat that usually starts in the chest area and travels up the neck and to the head. It can last for minutes, causing sweating and even a faster heart rate.
Hot flashes and night sweats are a result of low estrogen levels. They cause discomfort, and night sweats can even affect the quality of sleep you get at night. HRT can balance estrogen levels, helping to reduce hot flashes and night sweats significantly.
#9. Sexual Dysfunction
In the years past, problems surrounding arousal or sensation were problems that many often suffered through silently, and would have to deal with quietly for years to come. Today, many of us realize that we’re going to be enjoying life for decades to come and want to know, Why should I go without sex in my golden years?
Your sexual health is tied to your hormonal balance and should be a central component of your wellness strategy while aging. There should be no reason to suffer silently any longer, and HRT can improve erectile dysfunction and vaginal dryness.
HRT at ThrIVe is about more than just improving your libido, it’s about your physical comfort and vitality as well!
#10. Not Feeling Like Yourself
Sometimes, you’ve got to trust your gut. Many clients talk about this feeling, and though it is a little vague, it is usually persistent. Any of the above symptoms can contribute to you simply just not feeling the way you used to.
You’re more tired, you’re more irritable, you don’t enjoy the same things you used to; this can all make you feel “off.” If something feels wrong and you can’t quite put your finger on it, get your hormones tested.
Your Body’s Talking: We’re Here to Listen
If any of these signs hit a little too close to home, don’t ignore what your body’s trying to tell you. Hormonal imbalances aren’t just a “you” problem; they’re incredibly common, and (the good news is) they’re so treatable.
At ThrIVe Wheeling, we specialize in helping you balance hormones in St. Clairsville and Wheeling with personalized, science-backed treatments that bring your body, and your vibe, back into check.
Ready to get back to feeling like you? Let’s start the conversation. Book an appointment to find your inner balance. You deserve to feel clear, confident, and fully in control, not just some days, but every day.
If you want to learn about all the other ways ThrIVe Wheeling supports your well-being, read our blogs on massage therapy and self care treatments for a breakdown.
