Countless results appear when searching the Internet for thyroid or menopause related symptoms. In recognition of National Thyroid Awareness Month, the experts at Weight Success Centers™ want to help you find answers and solutions for what’s causing symptoms.
Whether it is a thyroid condition, perimenopause, or menopause – here is basic information to find out the cause of symptoms ranging from general fatigue to changes in your weight.
Medical Exams and Tests for Hormonal Issues
The physicians at Florida-based Weight Success Centers™ stress the importance of full and complete medical exams and tests for evaluating hormonal issues and medical conditions.
In contrast to Internet results, actual bloodwork and other test results help provide answers. Testing is key to determining whether it is your thyroid or menopause causing symptoms. Measuring hormones in the blood can help diagnose conditions related to reproductive glands or the thyroid gland. Tests can also analyze the parathyroid and pituitary glands.
Detecting Signs of Health Problems or Issues
Identifying signs of health problems and knowing when to go to the doctor is also important. Many different issues like insomnia, anxiety, hair loss, painful menstruation, unexplained weight loss, weight gain, a lump, swelling, or changes in your heart rate are all reasons to seek a physician consult.
Mistakenly, many women assume some symptoms are simply related to menopause, but there could be a serious underlying illness or medical issue. It is important to rule out hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, infections, growths, tumors, cancer, heart disease, or other conditions as a cause for symptoms.
Hormonal Treatments and Nutritional Plans
Depending on your test results and diagnosis, your doctor will help determine hormonal treatments, medical care plans, and nutritional plans that are right for you. With today’s Bioidentical Hormone Therapies like BioTE pellets – there are many solutions and advanced treatments to relieve symptoms.
Notably, nutrition can also play a role in relieving symptoms associated with many types of hormonal conditions. For example, Vitamin B Complex and foods with thiamine and riboflavin are important for thyroid function and hormonal balance. Vitamin C, Iron, and other nutrients are also needed for hormonal balance and immune function.
Specific types of foods may be recommended based on if you have an overactive thyroid, underactive thyroid, too much of a certain hormone, or too little. The right food choices can act as medicine for your thyroid or menopause. Weight Success Centers™ are located across Florida to help patients like you achieve your best health through nutritional plans, hormonal treatments, and other medical solutions.
Are you ready to consult with a doctor about relieving your symptoms? Schedule a consultation with a physician at one of our Weight Success Centers™ near you today