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3 subtle signs your hormones might be off (and what to do next)
Published 23 days ago • 5 min read
3 Surprising Signs Your Hormones Might Be Off That Most Women Overlook
Hello Reader,
When most people think of hormone imbalance, they picture dramatic symptoms: heavy periods, cystic acne, fertility struggles…
But here’s the thing I see in my practice every day: Your body usually whispers before it starts shouting, and if we pay attention to those whispers early on, we can often support your hormones naturally without waiting for things to get worse.
#1: You wake up tired, even after 8 hours of sleep That bone-deep morning sluggishness isn’t always about bedtime habits. It can be your cortisol rhythm or thyroid gently telling you something’s off.
#2: You get bloated, but only mid-cycle or before your period Yep, your gut and hormones are constantly talking to each other. Estrogen and progesterone shifts can slow digestion and increase water retention, so bloating shows up like clockwork in certain weeks.
#3: You feel more sensitive to smells, sounds, or bright lights You’re not imagining it. Hormonal changes, especially drops in progesterone or spikes in histamine, can make your nervous system feel on edge.
These aren’t random quirks, they’re messages. And instead of throwing random supplements at them or chalking it up to “just stress,” this is where real, personalized testing comes in.
In my practice, I order custom hormone and gut panels to see exactly what your body is trying to say, so your plan is as unique as you are.
If any of this sounds familiar, or you’re just curious to learn more:
You’ll find real patient stories, why these signs matter, and what testing actually looks like. Because your hormones do so much more than run your cycle, they shape your energy, mood, digestion, and how you move through the world.
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