Hormone Imbalance in Women
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What Is Hormone Imbalance in Women
Hormone imbalance in women can occur at any age, including during perimenopause and menopause, and often involves disruptions in estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, cortisol, and thyroid hormones. These imbalances can drive a wide range of hormone imbalance symptoms in women, including fatigue, unexplained weight gain, mood changes, disrupted sleep, and decreased vitality.
Many women seek hormone therapy for women not only to reduce symptoms, but also to support heart health, metabolic resilience, bone density, cognitive function, and healthy aging. At Nava Health, our functional medicine hormone therapy approach restores hormones to optimal — not just “normal” — levels, addressing the root cause of imbalance rather than simply masking symptoms.
How It Works
Utilize the power of your data to create clear insights to health and longevity
Schedule Labs
Start with advanced lab testing that analyzes over 90 biomarkers to uncover hidden imbalances and guide your personalized care.
Consult with Medical Expert
Meet with a functional medicine expert to review your results and create a clear, personalized plan based on your goals.
Start Your Personalized Treatment Plan
Based on your labs and goals, we’ll create a custom plan with targeted treatments and lifestyle strategies to help you feel your best.
Track and Optimize Results
Stay on course with regular follow-ups and real-time progress tracking as your plan evolves to meet your body’s changing needs.
How Hormone Imbalance Affects Women’s Health
Hormones act as chemical messengers that regulate nearly every system in the female body. When levels of estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone fall out of balance, the effects extend far beyond symptoms — impacting cardiovascular health, metabolism, brain function, bone density, and long-term biological aging.
Estrogen & Cardiovascular Health
Estrogen plays a protective role in women’s cardiovascular health by supporting healthy blood vessels, cholesterol balance, and inflammatory regulation. Declining estrogen levels — common during perimenopause and menopause — are associated with increased cardiovascular risk, vascular stiffness, and unfavorable lipid changes. Estrogen is also essential for bone density, cognitive function, and metabolic stability, making estrogen balance a key component of long-term health.
Progesterone & Nervous System Balance
Progesterone helps regulate mood, sleep quality, and stress response while supporting cardiovascular balance by maintaining healthy vascular tone and blood pressure. Low progesterone levels are often linked to anxiety, sleep disruption, and hormonal volatility, particularly in women with irregular cycles or chronic stress.
Testosterone & Metabolic Health
Although often overlooked, testosterone in women is essential for lean muscle mass, insulin sensitivity, energy levels, libido, bone strength, and metabolic health. Suboptimal testosterone levels can contribute to fatigue, weight gain, muscle loss, and decreased metabolic efficiency — all of which influence long-term cardiovascular and metabolic risk.
Why Hormone Balance Matters for Longevity
When hormones remain imbalanced, women face increased risk of metabolic dysfunction, cardiovascular strain, bone loss, cognitive decline, and accelerated biological aging. Addressing hormone imbalance is not just about symptom relief — it’s about protecting long-term health, resilience, and vitality.
At Nava Health, we use advanced hormone testing and personalized hormone treatment plans to restore hormones to optimal levels, supporting heart health, metabolic resilience, brain function, and healthy aging — while helping women feel like themselves again.
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Common Symptoms & Signs Women Experience
Hormone imbalance symptoms in women can manifest across physical, emotional, and cognitive domains. Some of the most common signs include:
Reproductive & Sexual Health Symptoms
- Irregular or missed periods
- Low libido or vaginal dryness
- Painful, heavy, or irregular menstrual cycles
Metabolic & Body Composition Changes
- Unexplained weight gain or difficulty losing weight
- Changes in appetite or blood sugar stability
Sleep & Mood Disruptions
- Trouble falling or staying asleep
- Mood swings, anxiety, irritability, or depression
Energy & Cognitive Function
- Persistent fatigue or low energy
- Brain fog or difficulty concentrating
Other Physical Signs
- Hair thinning or hair loss
- Acne or skin changes
- Sensitivity to heat or cold
While individual experiences vary, these symptoms often reflect underlying hormone imbalance rather than isolated conditions, and they commonly intensify without targeted hormone evaluation and treatment.
Nava Health’s Comprehensive Approach to Hormone Imbalance
At Nava Health, hormone imbalance treatment for women is never one-size-fits-all. Our goal is to identify the root cause of hormonal dysfunction, not just temporarily suppress symptoms. Care begins with advanced hormone testing to evaluate estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, thyroid hormones, cortisol, and other critical biomarkers influencing your unique hormonal profile.
- Based on your results, our experienced hormone specialists create a personalized hormone optimization plan that may include:
- Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) tailored to your specific needs
- Nutrition and lifestyle interventions to support metabolism, stress resilience, and weight management
- Ongoing monitoring and hormone optimization to ensure safe, effective, and sustainable results
This integrative, data-driven approach empowers women to reclaim energy, improve sleep, stabilize mood, support metabolic health, enhance sexual wellness, and live fully and vibrantly at every stage of life.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Hormone imbalance is a condition where the chemical messengers that regulate your body’s functions are not at optimal levels. A common misconception is that this only happens during menopause. Hormone imbalances can occur at any age. Women who are not pregnant, postpartum, or menopausal can still experience significant imbalances caused by stress, environmental factors, or conditions like PCOS. At Nava Health, we treat women across all life stages to restore balance and prevent long-term health issues.
Symptoms are often subtle and can affect your entire body. Key indicators include:
- Irregular Periods: Cycles shorter than 21 days, longer than 35 days, or skipped months.
- Weight Gain: Specifically, difficulty losing weight despite diet and exercise, driven by imbalances in estrogen and leptin.
- Mood & Mind: Anxiety, depression, mood swings, and “brain fog.”
- Sleep Issues: Insomnia or trouble staying asleep, often linked to low progesterone.
Physical Changes: Acne, hair loss, vaginal dryness, and low libido.
Weight loss resistance is a hallmark of hormonal imbalance. Declining estrogen levels can increase your appetite, while imbalances in testosterone reduce your ability to build lean muscle and burn fat. Additionally, issues with leptin in the hormone that regulates satiety can prevent your body from feeling full. Our comprehensive testing identifies these metabolic roadblocks, so we can treat the root cause, not just the symptoms.
We do not rely on a single lab value to determine your health. The Nava Method begins with a deep dive into your physiology, utilizing advanced lab testing to analyze over 90 biomarkers. This includes a thorough analysis of all hormone levels (estrogen, progesterone, testosterone), as well as potential investigations into your gut microbiome, micronutrient levels, and environmental factors like mold or Lyme disease, to find the specific root cause of your symptoms.
We recognize that every woman’s body is unique, so we offer multiple delivery methods to ensure stable, optimal hormone levels. Your personalized treatment plan may include:
- Bioidentical Hormone Pellets: For steady, long-term release.
- Topical Creams: For transdermal absorption.
- Injections: For precise dosing.
Oral Pills: Depending on your specific needs. We combine these therapies with lifestyle optimization like nutrition, sleep, and movement to achieve complete wellness.
BHRT uses hormones derived from plants that are chemically and structurally identical to the hormones your body produces naturally. This “bio-identity” allows for superior absorption, better tolerability, and safer outcomes compared to synthetic hormones. The notion that hormone therapy is hazardous is a misconception; when properly monitored through our continuous care program, BHRT is a safe, effective way to restore function and protect against heart disease, osteoporosis, and cognitive decline.