Women’s Hormonal Health

Women’s hormone health maintenance is a delicate balance requiring expert care. In Denver, Colorado, Dr. Alexis Michopoulos, DO, considers your whole-person health to identify the issues contributing to hormone imbalance. She then prescribes a personalized treatment plan to balance your hormones and optimize your whole-body wellness. Book your appointment online or call the office today.

What is women’s hormonal health?

Women’s hormonal health refers to maintaining the right balance of hormones in the body. Your hormones are chemical messengers that strongly influence many bodily functions, including metabolism, mood, reproduction, and sexual function. So, when you experience hormone imbalance, you may have frustrating symptoms in any or all of these areas.

What are the signs I need help with women’s hormonal health?

You might be having hormone imbalance issues if you experience the following:

• Mood swings
• Hot flashes
• Night sweats
• Weight gain
• Chronic fatigue
• Slowed cognition (e.g., brain fog, difficulty concentrating, or other cognitive issues)
• Low libido
• Vaginal dryness
• Insomnia
• Hair loss
• Excessive hair growth (face, chest, back, or buttocks)
• Acne
• Tachycardia (fast heart rate)

There are many other possible signs of hormone imbalance as well. 

Specific hormone-related issues vary with the type of hormone imbalance and its underlying cause. For example, women in menopause often experience hot flashes and night sweats, and women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) often experience excessive hair growth and acne. But, any type of hormone imbalance, including thyroid disorders, can cause symptoms. 

How are women’s hormonal health problems diagnosed?

Dr. Michopoulos diagnoses women’s hormonal health problems using comprehensive functional medicine testing, a health history review, and a close evaluation of your symptoms. 

She also evaluates your musculoskeletal and neurological systems, environment, mental health, spiritual health, and heredity to look at your health on every level. The goal is to assess the true roots of your hormone issues.

How are women’s hormonal health issues treated?

Treatment of women’s hormonal health issues depends on your underlying conditions, medical history, health concerns, personal preferences, and health goals. Dr. Michopoulos works collaboratively with you to determine what treatment plan serves your needs best. 

Because she uses a whole-person approach to wellness, Dr. Michopoulos helps relieve many troubling hormone-related symptoms while improving disease resistance, maximizing your health, and improving your quality of life. 

Some of the many treatment options include hormone replacement, natural supplements, whole-food nutrition plans, exercise, and osteopathic manipulation. 

Menopausal health needs can be challenging and frustrating if you don’t have the support of a women’s health expert. Dr. Michopoulos understands your unique perspective on health and is here to help you achieve symptom relief and excellent whole-person wellness. Reach out through online scheduling or call the office for help with hormone balancing now.