Do you feel like your body is working against you? Many women experience subtle shifts in their energy, weight, and mood without realizing their hormones are changing. At Luxe Women's Health in Queen Creek, AZ, Jennifer Wright-Bennion, CNM, APRN, helps women identify these subtle changes. We provide personalized primary and preventive care to help you feel like yourself again.
Hormones act as chemical messengers that control almost every major process in your body. When they are out of sync, even slightly, it can disrupt your daily life. Here are five sneaky signs of hormonal imbalance and how we can help you address them.
If you are eating well and exercising but still gaining weight, insulin resistance might be the cause. This condition makes it hard for your cells to absorb glucose, leading to fat storage and fatigue. It is a common issue for women dealing with PCOS or metabolic changes.
At our Queen Creek, AZ clinic, we design customized medical weight-loss programs to address the root causes of your weight struggles. A 2024 review of 2,720 adults with prediabetes showed that adding metformin to lifestyle changes significantly reduced the risk of type 2 diabetes. We work with you to find the right balance of lifestyle adjustments and medical support.
Feeling constantly "tired but wired" is a classic sign of elevated cortisol, your primary stress hormone. When your body remains in a state of chronic stress, your adrenal glands keep pumping out cortisol, disrupting your sleep and energy levels.
We help you evaluate your stress markers and find safe, evidence-based ways to manage them. A 2024 review of 873 adults with stress showed that taking standardized ashwagandha for 8 weeks significantly reduced cortisol levels compared with a placebo. However, the study noted that dosing methods varied, and it did not show a significant improvement in overall quality of life. We can help you navigate these natural options safely.
Skipping periods, experiencing unusually heavy bleeding, or dealing with severe mood swings before your cycle can point to an estrogen imbalance. These fluctuations can make you feel like you are on an emotional rollercoaster every month.
Our team provides comprehensive gynecology care to help regulate your cycle and ease your symptoms. We can discuss options like personalized contraception to help stabilize your hormone levels and give you control over your reproductive health.
Waking up drenched in sweat or feeling sudden waves of intense heat during the day are hallmark signs of menopause. These symptoms occur as your ovaries naturally produce less estrogen over time.
You do not have to simply live with these disruptive symptoms. We specialize in personalized menopause care and offer advanced options like natural hormone pellet therapy. This treatment delivers customized, bioidentical hormones to help restore your natural balance and relieve hot flashes.
Many women turn to over-the-counter "adrenal support" or "thyroid support" supplements to fight fatigue. However, these unregulated products can actually cause severe hormonal damage.
A 2024 review of 12 patients found that taking over-the-counter adrenal supplements was associated with severe endocrine dysfunction. Ten of these patients needed hormone replacement therapy due to adrenal suppression from hidden steroids. Instead of risking your health with unregulated online supplements, we recommend getting a professional evaluation. We provide safe, medically supervised care to ensure you receive exact, safe treatments.
If you are ready to stop guessing and start feeling better, our team is here to support you. Schedule a visit with Luxe Women's Health in Queen Creek, AZ, today to begin your personalized path to hormonal wellness.
