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Hormone Imbalance 101: Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore (And How AgeMD Helps Fix Them)
Fertility
Eileen Quinones
•
5 mins read
• Jun 20, 2024
If you’ve been feeling tired, overwhelmed, foggy, or “not like yourself,” it might not be stress or aging —it might be your hormones trying to get your attention. And you’re far from alone. Hormone imbalanceis extremely common for both men and women, especially after the age of 30. But the good news? It’salso one of the most treatable issues when you have the right medical guidance.
In this guide, we’ll break things down in a simple, human way — no medical jargon, no confusing explanations. And if anything sounds familiar, AgeMD’s hormone specialists can help you figure out exactly what’s going on and what to do next.
What Are Hormones?
Hormones are chemical messengers that quietly control almost every part of how you feel — your energy, sleep, mood, weight, libido, body composition, and stress response. When they’re balanced, life feels smoother. When they’re not, everything feels harder.
Think of hormones as the orchestra of your body. When one instrument is off, the whole system feels out of tune.
Common Signs of Hormone Imbalance
People often dismiss hormone symptoms as “just getting older.” But these signs are real and important:
Constant fatigue
Mood swings or irritability
Low libido
Weight gain (especially around the stomach)
Sleep problems
Brain fog
Hot flashes/night sweats
Muscle loss (men)
1If you have two or more of these symptoms consistently, it’s worth getting checked.
Why Does Hormone Imbalance Happen?
It’s not your fault. And it’s not “in your head.” The causes are real:
Aging
Stress
Poor sleep
Blood sugar issues
Thyroid dysfunction
Medications
AgeMD doesn’t guess — we test everything thoroughly.
How Hormone Imbalance Is Diagnosed
AgeMD’s evaluation typically includes:
Testosterone
Estrogen & progesterone
Thyroid panel
Cortisol
DHEA
SHBG
Vitamin + inflammation markers
This gives a complete, high-resolution understanding of your hormone health.
How Hormone Imbalance Is Treated
AgeMD uses a personalized approach:
Bioidentical Hormones (BHRT / TRT).
Restores hormones to optimal levels.Thyroid Optimization.
Supports metabolism, weight, and energy.Peptide Therapy.
Improves recovery, sleep, and hormone signaling.Lifestyle Support.
Simple, sustainable changes that complement your plan.
What Happens If You Ignore It?
Untreated imbalance can lead to:
Severe fatigue
Depression
Weight gain
Low sex drive
Muscle loss
Insomnia
Hormones don’t usually “fix themselves.”
When to Reach Out
If you’ve been struggling with energy, sleep, mood, or your weight for more than a few months, it’s time to get clarity.
AgeMD’s medical team makes hormone care simple, supportive, and safe — from testing to treatment.
Sources :
Walker, M. H., & Tobler, K. J. (2022, December 19). Female infertility. StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK556033/
Babakhanzadeh, E., Nazari, M., Ghasemifar, S., & Khodadadian, A. (2020). Some of the Factors Involved in Male Infertility: A Prospective Review, International Journal of General Medicine, Volume 13, 29–41. https://doi.org/10.2147/ijgm.s241099
Emokpae, M. A., & Brown, S. I. (2020). Effects of lifestyle factors on fertility: practical recommendations for modification. Reproduction and Fertility, 2(1), R13–R26. https://doi.org/10.1530/raf-20-0046
Skoracka K, Ratajczak AE, Rychter AM, Dobrowolska A, Krela-Kaźmierczak I. Female Fertility and the Nutritional Approach: The Most Essential Aspects. Adv Nutr. 2021 Dec 1;12(6):2372-2386. doi: 10.1093/advances/nmab068. PMID: 34139003; PMCID: PMC8634384. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8634384/
Minhal Mussawar, Ashley A. Balsom, Julia O. Totosy de Zepetnek, Jennifer L. Gordon, The effect of physical activity on fertility: a mini-review, F&S Reports, Volume 4, Issue 2, 2023, Pages 150-158, ISSN 2666-3341, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xfre.2023.04.005
Palomba, S., Daolio, J., Romeo, S., Battaglia, F. A., Marci, R., & La Sala, G. B. (2018). Lifestyle and fertility: the influence of stress and quality of life on female fertility. Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology, 16(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12958-018-0434-y
Wiehle, R., Cunningham, G. R., Pitteloud, N., Wike, J., Hsu, K., Fontenot, G. K., Rosner, M., Dwyer, A., & Podolski, J. (2013). Testosterone restoration using enclomiphene citrate in men with secondary hypogonadism: a pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic study. BJU International, 112(8), 1188–1200. https://doi.org/10.1111/bju.12363
Cable JK, Grider MH. Physiology, Progesterone. [Updated 2023 May 1]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2024 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK558960/
Current version
Jun 20, 2024
Written by
Leah Bush (Acute Care Nurse Practitioner)
Balance your hormones
with Enclomiphene or Progesterone
Complete our quick questionnaire to identify if you qualify. (approx 3 min)
Fertility
guide
Hormone Imbalance 101: Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore (And How AgeMD Helps Fix Them)
Fertility
Eileen Quinones
•
5 mins read
• Jun 20, 2024
If you’ve been feeling tired, overwhelmed, foggy, or “not like yourself,” it might not be stress or aging —it might be your hormones trying to get your attention. And you’re far from alone. Hormone imbalanceis extremely common for both men and women, especially after the age of 30. But the good news? It’salso one of the most treatable issues when you have the right medical guidance.
In this guide, we’ll break things down in a simple, human way — no medical jargon, no confusing explanations. And if anything sounds familiar, AgeMD’s hormone specialists can help you figure out exactly what’s going on and what to do next.
What Are Hormones?
Hormones are chemical messengers that quietly control almost every part of how you feel — your energy, sleep, mood, weight, libido, body composition, and stress response. When they’re balanced, life feels smoother. When they’re not, everything feels harder.
Think of hormones as the orchestra of your body. When one instrument is off, the whole system feels out of tune.
Common Signs of Hormone Imbalance
People often dismiss hormone symptoms as “just getting older.” But these signs are real and important:
Constant fatigue
Mood swings or irritability
Low libido
Weight gain (especially around the stomach)
Sleep problems
Brain fog
Hot flashes/night sweats
Muscle loss (men)
1If you have two or more of these symptoms consistently, it’s worth getting checked.
Why Does Hormone Imbalance Happen?
It’s not your fault. And it’s not “in your head.” The causes are real:
Aging
Stress
Poor sleep
Blood sugar issues
Thyroid dysfunction
Medications
AgeMD doesn’t guess — we test everything thoroughly.
How Hormone Imbalance Is Diagnosed
AgeMD’s evaluation typically includes:
Testosterone
Estrogen & progesterone
Thyroid panel
Cortisol
DHEA
SHBG
Vitamin + inflammation markers
This gives a complete, high-resolution understanding of your hormone health.
How Hormone Imbalance Is Treated
AgeMD uses a personalized approach:
Bioidentical Hormones (BHRT / TRT).
Restores hormones to optimal levels.Thyroid Optimization.
Supports metabolism, weight, and energy.Peptide Therapy.
Improves recovery, sleep, and hormone signaling.Lifestyle Support.
Simple, sustainable changes that complement your plan.
What Happens If You Ignore It?
Untreated imbalance can lead to:
Severe fatigue
Depression
Weight gain
Low sex drive
Muscle loss
Insomnia
Hormones don’t usually “fix themselves.”
When to Reach Out
If you’ve been struggling with energy, sleep, mood, or your weight for more than a few months, it’s time to get clarity.
AgeMD’s medical team makes hormone care simple, supportive, and safe — from testing to treatment.
Current version
Jun 20, 2024
Written by
Leah Bush (Acute Care Nurse Practitioner)
Fact checked by
Duellyn Z. Pandis, DNP, APRN, FNP-C
Balance your hormones
with Enclomiphene or Progesterone
Complete our quick questionnaire to identify if you qualify. (approx 3 min)
Balance your hormones
with Enclomiphene or Progesterone
Complete our quick questionnaire to identify if you qualify. (approx 3 min)
Sources :
Walker, M. H., & Tobler, K. J. (2022, December 19). Female infertility. StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK556033/
Babakhanzadeh, E., Nazari, M., Ghasemifar, S., & Khodadadian, A. (2020). Some of the Factors Involved in Male Infertility: A Prospective Review, International Journal of General Medicine, Volume 13, 29–41. https://doi.org/10.2147/ijgm.s241099
Emokpae, M. A., & Brown, S. I. (2020). Effects of lifestyle factors on fertility: practical recommendations for modification. Reproduction and Fertility, 2(1), R13–R26. https://doi.org/10.1530/raf-20-0046
Skoracka K, Ratajczak AE, Rychter AM, Dobrowolska A, Krela-Kaźmierczak I. Female Fertility and the Nutritional Approach: The Most Essential Aspects. Adv Nutr. 2021 Dec 1;12(6):2372-2386. doi: 10.1093/advances/nmab068. PMID: 34139003; PMCID: PMC8634384. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8634384/
Minhal Mussawar, Ashley A. Balsom, Julia O. Totosy de Zepetnek, Jennifer L. Gordon, The effect of physical activity on fertility: a mini-review, F&S Reports, Volume 4, Issue 2, 2023, Pages 150-158, ISSN 2666-3341, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xfre.2023.04.005
Palomba, S., Daolio, J., Romeo, S., Battaglia, F. A., Marci, R., & La Sala, G. B. (2018). Lifestyle and fertility: the influence of stress and quality of life on female fertility. Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology, 16(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12958-018-0434-y
Wiehle, R., Cunningham, G. R., Pitteloud, N., Wike, J., Hsu, K., Fontenot, G. K., Rosner, M., Dwyer, A., & Podolski, J. (2013). Testosterone restoration using enclomiphene citrate in men with secondary hypogonadism: a pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic study. BJU International, 112(8), 1188–1200. https://doi.org/10.1111/bju.12363
Cable JK, Grider MH. Physiology, Progesterone. [Updated 2023 May 1]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2024 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK558960/