If you’ve ever felt tired, moody, or just “off” but couldn’t quite figure out why—your hormones might be the reason. Hormones are the body’s messengers, controlling everything from energy levels and metabolism to mood and sleep. When they’re out of balance, you feel it. The good news? Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) can restore balance naturally, helping you feel like yourself again. At Flow Wellness, our expert Shena Vander Ploeg is now accepting new patients and ready to create a personalized plan just for you.

Signs You Might Have a Hormone Imbalance

Hormone imbalances can show up in unexpected ways. Here are some common signs:

1. You’re Tired No Matter How Much You Sleep

• You wake up exhausted, even after a full night’s rest.
• You hit an afternoon slump that coffee doesn’t fix.
• You look forward to bedtime, but then have trouble falling asleep.
• You wake up frequently throughout the night. 

🔹 Possible Culprit: Low estrogen, progesterone, or testosterone can drain energy levels. 

2. Your Mood is All Over the Place

• You feel irritable and/or depressed for no clear reason.
• Your anxiety is at an all time high then there are no new stressors in your life.
• Others notice a negative shift in mood and/or tolerance.

🔹 Possible Culprit: Fluctuations in estrogen, progesterone, or testosterone affect mood and emotional stability. 

3. Weight Gain Feels Out of Your Control

• You’re eating healthy and in a calorie deficit, but the scale won’t budge.
• You’re gaining weight, especially around your belly, with no big lifestyle changes.
• You’re exercising, but can’t build strength and muscle like you used to.

🔹 Possible Culprit: Low estrogen and testosterone slow metabolism and increase fat storage. 

4. Your Libido is MIA

• Your interest in sex is way lower than it used to be.
• You feel like your body just isn’t responding like it used to.
• Climaxing is harder to achieve
• Pain with intercourse that used to be enjoyable

🔹 Possible Culprit: Low testosterone, estrogen, or progesterone can decrease desire and sensitivity. 

5. You Have Brain Fog or Memory Issues

• You walk into a room and forget why.
• You can’t focus like you used to.
• It’s harder to learn new things or retain information.

🔹 Possible Culprit: Hormonal imbalances in estrogen and testosterone can impact cognitive function. 

6. You Have Unexplained Acne or Skin Changes

• You’re breaking out like a teenager, even though you’re way past that phase.
• Your skin feels dry, irritated, or has lost its glow.
• You’re growing hair on your chin that is thicker and darker, when you used to only have peach fuzz.

🔹 Possible Culprit: Estrogen and testosterone imbalances can impact skin elasticity and oil production. 

Interested in starting HRT therapy? Book a consultation today!