Hormonal Imbalances
Addressing Hormonal Imbalances
Hormonal imbalances can profoundly affect your physical, emotional, and mental well-being. At Michael Rothman MD, we identify and treat these imbalances with a holistic, metabolically directed approach. With his extensive background in both traditional and alternative medicine, Dr. Michael Rothman uses natural, non-toxic therapies to restore hormonal balance and enhance your overall health.
Ready to Take Control of Your Health?
If you are experiencing symptoms of hormonal imbalances and are seeking effective, metabolically directed treatments, contact us online or call
(732) 268-7663 for a consultation with Dr. Rothman.
What are the Symptoms of Hormonal Imbalances?
Hormonal imbalances can manifest in a variety of ways, significantly affecting your daily life. Common symptoms include:
- Chronic Fatigue: Persistent tiredness that doesn’t improve with rest.
- Weight Gain: Unexplained increase in body weight, especially around the abdomen.
- Mood Swings: Frequent changes in mood, including depression and anxiety.
- Sleep Disturbances: Insomnia or difficulty staying asleep.
- Low Libido: Reduced interest in sexual activity.
- Hair Loss: Thinning hair or unusual hair growth in unwanted areas.
- Menstrual Irregularities: Irregular, heavy, or painful periods in women.
- Premature Aging: Early appearance of wrinkles, dry skin, and other signs of aging.
- Elevated Blood Pressure: High blood pressure not associated with other medical conditions.
If you’re experiencing any of these issues, seeking a holistic, metabolically directed treatment approach can help restore hormone balance and improve your overall well-being.
Our Functional and Metabolic Medicine Approach to Hormonal Imbalances
At Michael Rothman MD, we recognize the profound impact hormones have on your metabolic processes and overall well-being. Our approach to treating hormonal imbalances involves a comprehensive, metabolically directed method to identify and address the root causes of your symptoms.
Learn More About Our Metabolic
Approach To Hormone Imbalances
Diagnostic Methods Used:
- Functional lab testing to measure hormone levels and identify imbalances
- Comprehensive evaluation of dietary habits, environmental exposures, and stress levels
- In-clinic metabolic testing to determine acid-base balance, anabolic/catabolic, autonomic nervous system balance
Potential Treatment Options:
- Personalized dietary modifications to ensure adequate intake of essential nutrients and fats
- Natural bioidentical hormone replacement therapy to restore hormonal balance
- Supplements to support hormonal health and address nutrient deficiencies
- Lifestyle recommendations to manage stress and improve sleep patterns
- Detoxification protocols to reduce exposure to hormone-altering toxins
- Metabolic therapy
Is Hormone Imbalance to Blame for Your Symptoms?
Why Choose Functional and Metabolic Medicine for Hormonal Imbalances?
Choosing functional and metabolic medicine means committing to a deeper, more personalized level of care, designed to restore and sustain your health from the inside out.
Ready to Take Control of Your Health?
If you are experiencing symptoms of hormonal imbalances and are seeking effective, metabolically directed treatments, contact us online or call (732) 268-7663 for a consultation with Dr. Rothman.
Meet Dr. Michael Rothman:
Holistic Health and Metabolic
Medicine Expert
Dr. Michael Rothman is a Functional and Metabolic Medicine Specialist with over two decades of holistic practice. Drawing on his personal experience with Crohn’s disease, he is passionate about utilizing metabolically directed functional medicine to address complex health conditions, like hormonal imbalances. Dr. Rothman’s comprehensive method considers dietary habits, genetic predispositions, and environmental factors to identify and treat the metabolic imbalances at the root of health issues.
Certified by the National Board of Medical Examiners and the New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners, he also holds board certifications in Internal Medicine and previously in Emergency Medicine. His unique approach integrates knowledge from nutrition, biochemistry, physiology, and physics, alongside extensive training in environmental illness, medical acupuncture, naturopathy, Reiki, qigong, and oriental martial arts. Patients can expect a thorough, individualized approach aimed at restoring and maintaining lasting well-being.
Frequently Asked Questions
The cost of hormone replacement therapy varies. The hormones themselves are generally affordable and may even be covered by your insurance. The most significant expenses are from evaluating and treating the underlying cause of your hormonal imbalance.
Women with hormonal imbalances may experience symptoms such as:
- Loss of libido
- Abnormal Menstrual Cycles
- Infertility
- Hot flashes
- Insomnia
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Weight gain
- Acne
- Fatigue
- Hair loss on the scalp
- Excessive body hair growth
- Cognitive dysfunction
- Additional symptoms that coincide with the menstrual cycle, such as headaches, gastrointestinal issues, and edema
Men with hormonal imbalances may experience symptoms such as:
- Loss of libido
- Decreased muscle mass
- Weight gain
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Fatigue
- Cognitive dysfunction
- Erectile dysfunction
- Loss of facial hair
Common hormones associated with symptoms of imbalance include:
- Cortisol (either low or high levels)
- Estrogen dominance (characterized by elevated estrogen and insufficient progesterone in women or excessive estrogen relative to testosterone in men)
