Hormones influence nearly every major function in your body, so even a small imbalance in them can affect your overall well-being. Paying attention to these changes can help you identify a hormonal disorder before it begins interfering with your daily life.
At Eterna Vein & Medical Aesthetics in Puyallup, WA, board-certified Dr. Mark Kim, MD, RVT, RPVI, brings over 20 years of medical experience and a holistic focus on wellness. Along with our experienced wellness team, we help individuals throughout Puyallup, Seattle, and surrounding communities identify hormone-related concerns and provide bioidentical hormone replacement therapy when appropriate.
Common Signs of Hormonal Imbalance
Hormonal imbalance doesn’t look the same for everyone. Your symptoms depend on which hormones are affected, but some of the most common warning signs include:
- Ongoing fatigue or low energy
- Weight gain or difficulty losing weight
- Mood swings, anxiety, or depression
- Trouble falling asleep or staying asleep
- Brain fog or difficulty concentrating
- Low sex drive
- Hot flashes or night sweats
- Irregular menstrual cycles
- Hair thinning or excessive hair loss
- Dry skin or brittle nails
These symptoms may develop gradually, making them easy to dismiss until they start affecting your work, relationships, or everyday routine.
What Causes Hormonal Imbalance?
Hormone levels naturally change throughout life, but they can also be influenced by underlying health conditions and lifestyle factors. Common causes include:
- Menopause or perimenopause
- Low testosterone
- Thyroid disorders
- Chronic stress
- Diabetes or insulin resistance
- Certain medications
- Poor sleep habits
Finding the underlying cause is an important part of choosing the right treatment.
When Should You Seek Medical Care?
Occasional fatigue or mood changes are normal. Symptoms that persist for several weeks, worsen, or begin to affect your quality of life deserve a professional evaluation. Bloodwork, a review of your symptoms, and your medical history can help determine whether hormones are playing a role.
Find Answers at Eterna Vein & Medical Aesthetics
Unexplained hormonal imbalance symptoms can affect your quality of life. At Eterna Vein & Medical Aesthetics in Puyallup, WA, Dr. Mark Kim and our experienced team provide hormone evaluations and bioidentical hormone replacement therapy for people throughout Puyallup, Seattle, and nearby communities.
Call (253) 268-3400 today to schedule your consultation and learn if hormone therapy is right for you.