Women's and Men's Hormonal Health

Sex hormones, including estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone, play vital roles in human development and naturally fluctuate over the course of the lifespan. Hormonal dysfunctions can impact women's and men's reproductive health, metabolism, and energy regulation in different ways. Functional medicine provides personalized assessment to address hormone-related disorders.
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10
%

of reproductive-aged women worldwide suffer from polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), with an estimated six million cases in the US alone.[1]

40
%

of men worldwide may have testosterone deficiency. Utilization of testosterone replacement therapy is higher in the US than any other country.[2]

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Restoring Hormone Balance & Function 
"All systems in the body work together to achieve hormonal balance. By taking a more comprehensive view of a patient's health, functional medicine helps clinicians uncover and restore gaps in this process." - Alexis Gonzalez, ND, IFMCP
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10
%

of reproductive-aged women worldwide suffer from polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), with an estimated six million cases in the US alone.[1]

40
%

of men worldwide may have testosterone deficiency. Utilization of testosterone replacement therapy is higher in the US than any other country.[2]

See references

Women's and Men's Hormonal Health Resources

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Menopause Hormone Therapy: Weighing Benefits & Risks

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Sex Hormones and the Gut Microbiome

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The Inflammatory Response & Reproductive Health: How Can Nutrition Help?

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Perimenopause: Lifestyle Approaches for Maintaining Optimal Health and Wellness

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Male Fertility: Can Testosterone be Optimized Without Testosterone Replacement Therapy?

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Endometriosis: Root Causes & Lifestyle Interventions

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Sex Hormones & the Female Brain: A Focus on Mood Disorders

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Uterine Fibroids: Risk Factors & Lifestyle-Based Treatments

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References

  1. Solorzano CB, Ehrmann D, Azziz R, eds. Polycystic ovary syndrome. Endocrine Society. Published January 24, 2022. Accessed September 13, 2023. https://www.endocrine.org/patient-engagement/endocrine-library/pcos 

  2. Anaissie J, DeLay KJ, Wang W, Hatzichristodoulou G, Hellstrom WJ. Testosterone deficiency in adults and corresponding treatment patterns across the globe. Transl Androl Urol. 2017;6(2):183-191. doi:10.21037/tau.2016.11.16