Hormones are chemicals produced by glands, such as the ovary or the thyroid. Once they are released into the bloodstream, they have far-reaching effects on other parts of the body. Hormones have many functions, including regulating metabolism, fertility, fluid balance, mood, and blood sugar regulation, to name just a few. Hormonal balance is essential for optimal functioning.
Just as puberty brings many challenges to the teenager, so does the changing hormone environment of a woman in her 30s, 40s, 50s, and beyond. Many of the symptoms that women experience are related to an underlying hormonal imbalance. These symptoms include moodiness, depression, anxiety, insomnia, weight gain, fatigue, night sweats, hot flashes, acne, belly fat, low libido, menstrual changes, dry skin, nail changes, memory loss, foggy thinking, feeling cold … the list goes on. However, all too often, these concerns are either dismissed or treated with a medication aimed at alleviating a specific symptom.
At Pearl Women’s Center, we believe that testing hormone levels is an essential step during the evaluation process. By identifying and treating an underlying hormone imbalance at our Portland, Oregon, office, we can individualize your treatment and provide you with several options, eliminating many unwanted symptoms, as well as providing additional health benefits and improving your quality of life. Contact us using the form below, and ask us about hormone replacement therapy in Portland, Oregon at the Pearl Women’s Center.
