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Hormonal Imbalance Treatment in Metro Detroit
Weight gain, mood swings, and fatigue often stem from hormone issues. We test comprehensively and restore balance through nutrition, lifestyle changes, and targeted supplementation.
Understanding Hormonal imbalances
Hormones control virtually every body function, and imbalances can cause wide-ranging symptoms. Our functional medicine approach uses comprehensive testing to identify hormonal dysfunction and addresses root causes through targeted nutrition, lifestyle modifications, and when appropriate, bioidentical hormone support.
Common Causes
- Chronic stress and adrenal dysfunction
- Thyroid disorders
- Blood sugar imbalances
- Gut health issues affecting hormone metabolism
- Environmental toxin exposure
- Nutrient deficiencies
- Age-related hormone decline
- Poor sleep and circadian rhythm disruption
Signs & Symptoms
- Fatigue and low energy
- Weight gain especially around midsection
- Mood swings and irritability
- Sleep disturbances
- Low libido
- Hair loss or thinning
- Brain fog and memory issues
- Temperature sensitivity
- Menstrual irregularities
When to Seek Professional Care
- Fatigue persists despite adequate sleep
- Unexplained weight changes
- Mood changes affecting relationships or work
- Symptoms of thyroid dysfunction
- Perimenopause or andropause symptoms
Frequently Asked Questions About Hormonal imbalances
We test thyroid (full panel including antibodies), adrenal hormones (cortisol patterns), sex hormones (estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA), and metabolic markers like insulin and blood sugar. This provides a complete picture.
When appropriate, we use bioidentical hormones that are molecularly identical to what your body produces. However, we first optimize lifestyle factors, nutrition, and address root causes.
Many patients improve without HRT.
Many patients improve without HRT.
Standard testing often misses subclinical imbalances. We use optimal ranges (not just normal), test more comprehensively, and address the root causes of hormone dysfunction rather than just prescribing medications.
Some improvements occur within weeks. Full hormone optimization typically takes 3-6 months as we address underlying factors.
We monitor progress with follow-up testing and adjust treatment accordingly.
We monitor progress with follow-up testing and adjust treatment accordingly.
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