Understanding Hormonal Imbalance: Symptoms and Solutions

Hormones affect everything from mood and energy to metabolism and sleep. When they’re out of balance, your whole body feels it. At Cutler Integrative Medicine we identify the root causes of hormonal imbalance and offer natural personalized solutions to restore harmony and improve overall well-being.

“A woman shared how each month brought mood swings and exhaustion. Instead of brushing it off as ‘just hormones,’ we got curious. With proper testing and support, her cycle became something she understood — not something she dreaded.”

- Dr. Doug Cutler, Founder at Cutler Integrative Medicine

What is Hormone Imbalance & Replacement Therapy?

Hormones are chemical messengers that are produced by endocrine glands. They control hunger, emotions, and the reproduction system. Relationship stress, work stress, physical stress, and dietary stress can lead to hormonal imbalance through increased cortisol levels. Poor digestive function can have an impact on adrenal hormones, thyroid hormones, and sex hormones. It is imperative to your entire system to balance good and bad bacteria in your gut.

Symptoms of Hormonal Imbalance Include

  • Weight Gain

  • Abdominal Fat

  • Gas, Bloating, and Other Digestive Issues

  • Decreased Libido

  • Decreased Energy

  • Craving for Sugar or Alcohol

  • Mood Swings

  • Insomnia

  • Breast Tenderness, Lumps, or Cysts

  • Migraines

  • Night Sweats or   Hot Flashes

  • Variation in Menstrual Cycle

What Types of Hormones are There?

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Sex Hormones

  • Estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone control different aspects of the reproductive system.

2

Adrenal hormones

  • Control the stress response, inflammation, blood sugar & blood pressure.

3

Thyroid Hormones

  • control metabolism, energy, mood, and weight management.

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Insulin Hormones

  • Control blood sugar, hunger, and metabolism.

What Our Patients Say About Their Healing Journey

“Dr Cutler is simply wonderful. He has done more for my overall health than any doctor I've ever seen. He not only gives you a plan to help you to better health, he educates you so you recognize the start of issues so you can address them before they become bigger problems. I've never felt so healthy!”

- April C.

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- Gail M.

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- Maggie H.

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Lifestyle Changes Can Often Help to Balance Hormone Levels

While a lack of sleep one night can just be a minor inconvenience, extended periods of not getting enough sleep can lead to much larger health concerns, including:
  • Eliminate toxicants
  • Eat healthy fats
  • Reduce stress
  • intake
  • Vitamins & supplements
  • Exercise
  • Reduce caffeine and alcohol

How Can I Determine My Hormone Levels?

Your doctor may recommend a Saliva Adrenal test with blood work to determine your hormonal levels. They will also review your Environmental Toxic Exposure levels. There are many common household items and skincare products that contain harmful chemicals that can imbalance your hormones.