Leading the Way in Women's Healthcare
Dr. Richard Williams directs the Williams OB/GYN & Associates clinic in San Dimas, CA. Our doctor is a leader in San Dimas and surrounding communities, advocating for quality women's healthcare, and can target many health issues with the proper treatment.
Our doctor also advocates education on women's health, such as the signs and symptoms of hormonal imbalance, which is further explained.
What is Hormonal Imbalance and Its Signs and Symptoms?
Definition of Hormones
Our vital organs depend on the right balance of hormones, so the organ functions correctly. When our hormones are out of balance, it wreaks havoc on the body. Hormones are the body's chemicals that help vital organs to function correctly. Your blood circulation carries these hormones to various organs, essential for life and excellent health. These chemicals assist in the normal function of,
- Metabolism
- Growth/Development
- Sexual Function
- Sleep pattern
- Reproduction
- Mood
There are over 50 different hormones in the body controlling your body's processes. When there is a hormone imbalance, things do not work as they should.
Do You Have Signs and Symptoms of Hormonal Imbalance?
Call Williams OB/GYN & Associates in San Dimas, CA, today if you have any signs or symptoms of hormonal imbalance. One common sign of hormonal imbalance is weight gain with fat accumulation around the belly. Other common signs and symptoms are,
- Sleeplessness
- Low sex drive
- Fatigue or lack of energy
- Anxiety
- Secondary to hormone imbalances is infertility
- Heart Pattern Irregularities
- Constipation/Diarrhea
- Numbness/Tingling in Hands and Feet
- Temperature Intolerances
- Dry Course Hair
- Thin, Moist Skin
- Irregular Body Fat Distribution
- Extreme Thirst
- Frequent Urination
- Skin Tags
Our doctor wants to help you if you are suffering from hormone imbalance through specific testing to determine hormone levels. Only then can our doctor design a plan for you to correct this imbalance.
A hormone imbalance can be due to low thyroid function, higher than normal levels of hyperprolactinemia, or lower progesterone levels. There are many treatment options available.
Showing Signs and Symptoms of Possible Hormone Deficiency?
When these hormonal changes occur, they bring specific signs and symptoms for several reasons. No woman experiences these hormonal signs and symptoms the same. And each woman is on their unique time frame for hormone changes related to menopause.
Please call Dr. Williams at Williams OB/GYN & Associates in San Dimas, CA, today at 909-599-8677 if you surmise you have a hormone imbalance. You will feel better, perform better at work and home, and look better.