Are Your Hormones Out of Whack? Here's How to Tell

Are Your Hormones Out of Whack? Here's How to Tell

Let’s cut through the noise: if you’re over 40 and suddenly feel like a foggy, frazzled version of yourself, your hormones aren’t just whispering—they’re screaming for attention.

You might be sleeping like garbage, snapping at people for no reason, gaining weight no matter what you eat, or crying over commercials like you’re in a Nicholas Sparks movie. Spoiler alert: this isn’t “just aging.” It’s the hormonal rollercoaster of perimenopause and menopause—and it’s real.

Hormones aren’t just about your period or pregnancy. They run your metabolism, mood, memory, sleep, immunity, and sex drive. So when your estrogen drops, progesterone crashes, and testosterone tanks (which happens around your 40s whether you’re ready or not), your body stops playing nice.

Common Hormonal Red Flags in Women 40+

Here’s what hormonal imbalance can look like:

• Anxiety and depression (out of nowhere)

• Insomnia or waking up at 3 a.m. like clockwork

• Hot flashes and night sweats

• Bloating, weight gain, and that “fluff” that won’t budge

• Low libido (like, what’s that again?)

• Brain fog, forgetfulness, and mood swings

• Hair thinning or adult acne (yep, we get to relive puberty!)

These aren’t isolated symptoms—they’re your body waving a red flag that your internal chemistry needs a reset.

What Throws Your Hormones Off Balance?

While hormone changes are inevitable with age, here are some of the deeper root causes we see in functional medicine:

• Estrogen dominance (common in perimenopause when progesterone drops first)

• Low progesterone—especially if you’re anxious or can’t sleep

• Low testosterone—hello, fatigue and low sex drive

• Thyroid dysfunction—frequently missed, especially in women over 40

• Chronic stress—raises cortisol, which messes with everything

• Poor detox pathways—if your liver can’t break down hormones efficiently, they back up

This isn’t about slapping on a band-aid—it’s about finding the root and actually fixing it.

How to Test Your Hormones (And Not Get Dismissed)

You can’t rely on a basic blood panel and a shrug from your doctor. Real hormone testing means:

• Saliva testing (great for cortisol and daily hormone rhythms)

• DUTCH test (my gold standard—it shows active hormones + metabolites)

• Serum testing (for baseline hormone levels, thyroid, and FSH)

• FSH testing (helps confirm menopause, but don’t rely on this alone)

The right test gives you a map—not just numbers. And when you know what’s going on under the hood, you can actually take action.

What Can You Do About It?

Enter: bioidentical hormone therapy. Unlike old-school synthetic HRT, bioidenticals are designed to match your body’s natural hormones. They’re personalized, effective, and when started early (around perimenopause), they can reduce your risk for heart disease, osteoporosis, and even Alzheimer’s.

They also help you feel like yourself again. Imagine:

• Sleeping through the night

• Thinking clearly

• Shedding weight that wouldn’t budge before

• Having a sex drive that isn’t a punchline

Hormone therapy isn’t just about comfort—it’s about preservation. Of your brain, your bones, your metabolism, your mood, and your vitality.

Ready to Get Your Life (and Sanity) Back?

This isn’t about vanity—it’s about agency. You deserve to feel strong, clear, and fully alive in this next chapter.

👉 Go to getmenrva.com and book a consult today.
👉 Learn how bioidentical hormone therapy could help you thrive—not just survive.

No more guessing. No more gaslighting. Just answers, data, and a plan that puts you back in the driver’s seat.