The Women's Blog

Understanding Women's Hormones: The Foundation of Health & Balance

Hormones are tiny signals (chemical messengers) that travel through the bloodstream and control many different functions. Not only do they control reproductive health, they can affect mood, energy, sleep, metabolism, and even long-term wellness. Our hormones shift during different time periods of our life. These changes occur during puberty, pregnancy, perimenopause, menopause, and underlying health conditions.

Estrogen: Supports menstrual cycles, bone health, heart protection, and skin vitality. Signs of estrogen imbalance include irregular periods, hot flashes, mood swings, irritability, anxiety, night sweats, vaginal dryness, acne, fatigue, and weight gain.

Progesterone: Plays a vital role in regulating menstrual cycles and preparing the body for pregnancy. Signs of imbalance include menstrual irregularities, anxiety, irritability, insomnia, decreased libido (sex drive), headaches, depression, weight gain

Testosterone: While this hormone is typically associated with men, women produce it in smaller amounts. Testosterone supports muscle mass, libido, and energy. Signs of deficiency include fatigue, low sex drive, and decrease muscle strength.

Thyroid: Thyroid hormones are produced by the thyroid gland to regulate metabolism. An imbalance in thyroid hormone can cause weight problems, lack of energy, changes in hair texture or loss of hair, mood changes, dry skin, too slow or too fast heart rate, palpitations, anxiety, tremors, heat intolerance, diarrhea, constipation.

At The Women's Clinic, we can help you determine if you have an imbalance in your hormones. We can provide support and help for hormone imbalances so that you can improve your health and your life.

What Is Medically Assisted Weight Loss Therapy?

Losing weight is a life long commitment to your health. It can help lower your blood pressure, lower cholesterol levels, improve blood sugar levels, improve energy and sleep, and help with depression and anxiety. For many women, traditional diet and exercise may not be enough. Hormones, metabolism, genetics, and underlying medical conditions all play a role in weight. Medically assisted weight loss is more than just a "diet program". The weight loss program at The Women's Clinic combines a full medical evaluation, medical history intake, laboratory evaluation, nutrition and exercise guidance, prescription therapies, and ongoing support. It is a personalized approach to weight loss guided by a healthcare professional who understands the unique needs of your body and addresses the root cause of weight gain. It is designed for long-term success.

Weight loss therapies include dietary recommendations, physical activity, and possible prescription options such as injectables (such as GLP-1 receptor agonists), oral medications, supplements. Prescription therapies assist weight loss by reducing hunger and cravings, improving blood sugar, and supports weight loss along with healthy diet and exercise. At The Women's Clinic, we specialize in personalized weight management for women, with convenient telehealth visits and after-hours appointments available across South Carolina. Schedule a consultation today to see how we can help you become the healthiest version of yourself.

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