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Endocrinology Q & A
What is endocrinology?
Endocrinology deals with the endocrine glands and the hormones they make. Hormones help control your metabolism, weight, sex characteristics, blood sugar, and much more.
You might have an imbalance of estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, thyroid hormone, or insulin. Or your body might not use insulin properly if you have Type 2 diabetes. A hormone imbalance can cause many unpleasant symptoms, which is why exceptional endocrinology care at neXendo Wellness is beneficial.
What are the symptoms of a hormone imbalance?
Symptoms linked with a hormone imbalance include:
- Weight loss or weight gain
- Metabolism changes
- Fatigue
- Hair thinning
- Skin changes
- High blood sugar
- Changes in appetite
- Reduced sex drive
- Sexual dysfunction
- Changes in thirst and urination
- Irritability
- Other mood changes
- Vision problems
- Slow-healing sores
- Frequent infections
If you think you’re suffering from a hormone imbalance or you’re just not feeling right, see the neXendo Wellness team for an evaluation.
What are the risk factors for a hormone imbalance?
A hormone imbalance can happen to anyone, but certain things increase your chance of experiencing one. Examples include:
- Family history of hormone imbalance
- Hormone therapy
- Menopause in women
- Older age
- Some medications
- Cancer treatments
- Obesity
- Tumors
- Eating disorders
- Stress, trauma, and injuries
- Diabetes
- Thyroid disorders
- Birth control pills
- Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in women
To find the root cause of a hormone imbalance, your specialist reviews your medical history. They discuss your symptoms, complete a physical exam, and evaluate the results of a blood test. In some cases, your provider refers you for an ultrasound or other imaging procedures.
What are common endocrinology treatments?
Your endocrinology treatment plan can include one or more of the following:
Lifestyle changes
Lifestyle changes that help better balance your hormones include losing weight, eating healthy, and exercising regularly. Get plenty of sleep, reduce your stress, and avoid smoking and drinking excessive amounts of alcohol.
Medications
Taking oral medications can help you control high blood sugar caused by Type 2 diabetes, thyroid hormone problems, or other hormone-related disorders.
Insulin injections
Receiving insulin injections helps you control high blood sugar if you have Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes.
Hormone therapy
Hormone therapy can increase low levels of estrogen, progesterone, or testosterone to reduce unpleasant symptoms. Common hormone therapies include shots, pills, patches, creams, gels, sprays, and vaginal applications.
Surgery
In the case of a severe thyroid gland disorder, tumor, or complications linked with uncontrolled diabetes, you may require surgery.
If you’ve been diagnosed with a hormone problem or suspect that you have one and need exceptional endocrinology services, call the neXendo Wellness office to schedule an appointment. You can also book one online today.
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