Hormonal Imbalances

If you’ve been dealing with inexplicable weight gain, fatigue, depression, anxiety, or other troublesome symptoms, you may have a hormonal imbalance. To better understand why you don’t quite feel like yourself, get in touch with Mohammed Ansari, MD, and the team at California Functional Internal Medicine Clinic in Mission Viejo, California. To book your consultation and learn more about your hormonal health, use the online scheduling tool now.

What are hormonal imbalances?

Hormones act as your body’s chemical messengers, telling your tissues and organs what they need to do to adapt to your ever-changing environment. Hormones also control major processes like reproduction and metabolism.

A hormone imbalance occurs when you have either too little or too much of a specific hormone — and even a small discrepancy can have a big impact.

What are the symptoms of a hormonal imbalance?

Because hormones are so vital to your overall well-being, imbalances come with a variety of side effects. These may include:

• Muscle weakness
• Fatigue
• Unexplained or sudden weight loss or weight gain
• Excessive sweating
• Muscle stiffness, aches, or tenderness
• Increased hunger or thirst
• Unusual sensitivity to heat or cold
• Constipation or an unusual frequency of bowel movements
• Depression
• Decreased sex drive
• Infertility
• Irritability, anxiety, or nervousness
• Puffy or rounded face
• Thinning or fine and brittle hair
• Dry skin
• Pink or purple stretch marks

If you have several of these symptoms, it’s important to speak to your provider. Dr. Ansari can let you know if these signs indicate a hormone imbalance or are due to an unrelated issue. Either way, you can be confident in receiving the highest standard of care.

What causes hormonal imbalances?

While everyone is different, you may experience a hormonal imbalance due to:

• Stress
• Mold toxins
• Injury or trauma
• Environmental pollutants
• Eating disorders
• Specific medications
• Chronic Lyme disease and infections
• Benign or cancerous tumors
• Chemotherapy or other cancer treatments

Certain chronic health conditions, such as diabetes, Cushing syndrome, or thyroiditis, can also contribute to hormonal imbalances.

How will my hormonal imbalance be treated?

First, Dr. Ansari performs a physical exam and reviews any medications, supplements, or vitamins you may be taking. He may request a blood sample for testing.

If your hormone levels are lower than ideal, you may need hormone replacement therapy. This may take the form of an injection or oral medication.

While some physicians prioritize either male or female hormone imbalances, Dr. Ansari is qualified to address a wide range of needs regardless of sex, including concerns with thyroid hormones, adrenal fatigue, or other conditions that impact your vitality and performance.

You don’t have to go through life feeling like each day is a challenge. To address hormonal imbalances and restore your zest for living, book an appointment online today.