Hormones are powerful messengers in your body, controlling everything from energy levels and metabolism to mood and sleep.
When they’re out of balance, your body sends warning signs, but too often, these symptoms are dismissed or blamed on stress, aging, or lifestyle.
At Nava Health, we’re focused on longevity and see firsthand how overlooked hormone imbalances can disrupt not just how you feel today but your long-term health.
The good news? With advanced diagnostic testing and personalized treatment, we can take the guesswork out of hormone health and create a plan designed specifically for you.
Here are five key signs that could mean your hormones need attention:
- Unexplained Fatigue That Doesn’t Improve with Rest
Feeling constantly drained even after a full night’s sleep? While stress and busy schedules play a role, persistent fatigue is a common sign of hormone imbalance, especially when it comes to thyroid dysfunction, low testosterone, or adrenal issues.
A sluggish thyroid (hypothyroidism) slows metabolism, making it harder for your body to create energy. Low testosterone in both men and women can leave you feeling unmotivated and weak. And if your adrenal glands are overwhelmed by chronic stress, cortisol imbalances can lead to extreme burnout.
Functional Medicine Approach:
Instead of just prescribing stimulants or telling you to “get more rest,” we use advanced testing to identify whether your thyroid, testosterone, or adrenal hormones are out of sync and correct imbalances with personalized, data-driven solutions.
- Sudden Weight Gain (or Trouble Losing It)
If you’ve been eating well and exercising, but the scale won’t budge, or you’re gaining weight for no clear reason, hormones may be to blame.
Insulin resistance, high cortisol, low testosterone, and thyroid imbalances all affect how your body stores fat, burns energy and regulates hunger.
Women in perimenopause or menopause may notice weight shifting to their midsection, while men with declining testosterone may see increased belly fat despite no changes in diet.
Functional Medicine Approach:
We go beyond calorie counting and look at key metabolic markers, insulin sensitivity, and hormone levels to create a precise treatment plan that optimizes your body’s ability to burn fat naturally.
- Mood Swings, Anxiety, or Depression
Hormones don’t just impact your body, they control your brain chemistry, too. If you’ve been feeling unusually anxious, depressed, or emotionally overwhelmed, hormone imbalances may be playing a role.
Estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, thyroid hormones, and cortisol all affect mood stability. Low testosterone in men can contribute to irritability and depression, while estrogen fluctuations in women (especially during perimenopause) can heighten anxiety or cause sudden mood swings.
Functional Medicine Approach:
Instead of masking symptoms with antidepressants, we assess your full hormone panel, including how your body metabolizes hormones, and rebalance them using bioidentical hormone therapy, nutrition, and targeted supplementation.
- Sleep Issues That Won’t Resolve
If you struggle to fall asleep, wake up frequently, or feel exhausted no matter how long you sleep, your hormones could be interfering with your rest.
Melatonin, cortisol, estrogen, and progesterone all influence sleep patterns. High cortisol levels from chronic stress can keep you wired at night while declining progesterone levels in women can make it harder to relax.
Low testosterone in men has also been linked to poor sleep quality.
Functional Medicine Approach:
Rather than just prescribing sleeping pills, we identify underlying hormone imbalances and correct them at the source so you can finally get deep, restorative sleep.
- Low Libido & Changes in Sexual Health
A drop in sex drive isn’t just a normal part of aging; it’s often a sign of hormonal imbalance. Low testosterone in both men and women can reduce desire, while estrogen imbalances can contribute to vaginal dryness or discomfort.
For men, declining testosterone can also impact performance, energy, and motivation. Women in perimenopause and menopause may notice changes in sexual health due to shifts in estrogen and progesterone.
Functional Medicine Approach:
We use precision-based hormone testing to assess your full hormonal picture, then create a customized plan using bioidentical hormone therapy, targeted supplements, and lifestyle adjustments—to restore balance and improve overall well-being.
The Functional Medicine Difference: A Data-Driven Approach to Hormone Health
At Nava Health, we take the guesswork out of hormone imbalance treatment. Instead of a one-size-fits-all approach, we use advanced diagnostic testing to measure your hormone levels, metabolism, and overall health markers.
From there, we build a personalized treatment plan that balances your hormones naturally so you can feel your best today and protect your future health.
If you’re experiencing any of these symptoms, don’t wait.
Hormonal imbalances are easier to correct when caught early, and restoring balance can transform how you feel every day.
Book a consultation today and take control of your health with a root-cause approach to hormone balance.
Dr. Sadia Ali attended FIU in her hometown of Miami, Florida, and received her Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry. She attended medical school at USF Morsani College of Medicine in Tampa, Florida, and completed her Family Medicine Residency Training at Atrium Health in Concord, North Carolina.
Dr. Ali completed her medical training in Winter Park, Florida, where she was a Junior Faculty and became fellowship-trained in Women’s Health & Obstetrics. Dr. Ali is also trained in functional, aesthetic & obesity medicine.