Understanding Hormonal Health: What Every Woman Should Know

Hormones play a big part in keeping a woman healthy. They affect things like your mood, energy, and how your body works—from puberty to menopause. But many women don’t understand hormonal health or know what to do when something feels off. That’s why learning about your hormones is so important. At Prism Health North Texas (PHNTX), we offer care that supports women through every stage of life, including hormone care for those who need it.

What Are Hormones?

Hormones are chemicals your body makes in places like your thyroid, ovaries, and adrenal glands. They help control many things, like your metabolism, mood, and ability to have children. For women, hormones like estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone help with things like periods, pregnancy, and bone strength.

How Hormones Change Over Time

• Puberty: This is when your body starts to change. You may get your period, grow breasts, and see changes in your skin and emotions.
• Reproductive Years: In your 20s and 30s, your hormones go up and down each month with your period. This can affect your mood, energy, and sex drive. Some women may have problems like PMS or PCOS, which can cause things like weight gain, acne, or irregular periods.
• Pregnancy: Your hormones change a lot when you’re pregnant to help your baby grow. These changes can make you feel sick or emotional.
• Perimenopause and Menopause: As you get older, your hormone levels drop. This can cause hot flashes, tiredness, or mood swings. Menopause happens when your periods stop for a full year. Lower estrogen levels can also affect your bones, heart, and skin.

Signs of a Hormonal Imbalance

Sometimes your hormones get out of balance. This can cause:

• Irregular or missed periods
• Gaining weight or trouble losing it
• Feeling tired all the time
• Mood swings or feeling anxious
• Trouble sleeping
• Dry skin, acne, or hair loss

If you notice any of these signs, it’s a good idea to talk to a doctor. The team at PHNTX can help figure out what’s going on and support you in feeling better.

How PHNTX Can Help

At PHNTX, we care about your health and well-being. We help with things like:

• Birth control and family planning
• Menopause symptoms
• Hormone care

We listen to your needs and make sure your care fits you. We also give you tools and information so you can understand your body better.

Hormonal health can be tricky, but you don’t have to figure it out on your own. If you have questions or need support, our team is here for you. Request an appointment today by calling 214-521-5121 or filling out an online form. If you are a current patient, please schedule your appointment using the patient portal.