9 Hormonal Myths Busted

Hormone confusion is real and it’s a huge frustration for so many women I see in my Las Vegas practice. These are the 9 most common myths that keep my patients stuck…

How many of these do you believe?

“This is just an issue at a certain age, and it'll go away on its own.”
“My symptoms will just go away on their own.”
"If I just skip more meals I'll lose weight."
"Hormones just do one thing, they can't cause all these symptoms."
"No one else in my family feels this way, so it's just me."
"I've tried other treatments in the past so I know nothing works."
"My doctor said my bloodwork is fine and it's all in my head."
"I didn't know how important hormones are."
"I've just hit that age, there's nothing I can do about it."

Here’s what I tell my patients…

Myth #1 - “This is just an issue at a certain age, and it'll go away on its own.”

Hormones aren’t a one-and-done deal tied to menopause, they’re with you for life. In my practice, we don’t just wait for symptoms to magically disappear. Whether you’re 35 or 65, hormone imbalances need regular attention. With a tailored approach, we can keep you thriving at any age instead of just getting through a “phase.”

Myth #2 - “My Symptoms Will Just Go Away On Their Own.”

Waiting it out isn’t the answer because symptoms don’t just vanish and ignoring them over time can lead to bigger issues like heart disease or stroke. You don’t have to live with less sleep or stubborn weight. Bioidentical hormone therapy offers proven benefits, not quick fixes. I craft plans that boost your quality of life instead of just “getting through.”

Myth #3 - "If I Just skip more meals I'll lose weight."

It’s not just calories in, calories out, hormones control so much. Skipping meals can spike cortisol, mess with insulin, and pack on belly fat. In my practice, we pair hormone replacement therapy with nutrition and exercise guidance from our dietitian. If your thyroid or estrogen isn’t balanced, no diet alone will fix it. We’ll get your balance back so your efforts actually work.

Myth #4 - "Hormones just do one thing, they can't cause all these symptoms."

Hormones have an impact on your entire body and because of that, they can cause numerous symptoms. Things like estrogen, testosterone, thyroid, and cortisol interact and impact everything including your mood, energy levels, and skin health. In my Las Vegas practice, hormone balancing isn’t about patching one issue, it’s about whole-body health. We look at the big picture to get you feeling right everywhere!

Myth #5 - "No one else in my family feels this way, so it's just me."

Don’t compare yourself to others, even family, because every body is unique. I often tell my patients their sister might have had silent struggles she didn’t talk about or her mom simply didn’t have the options we have today. Symptoms aren’t a personal failing, they’re hormonal signals. In my practice we’ve got better tools including thorough blood work, bioidentical hormone therapy, and most importantly of all, I listen to what you’re going through. You’re not alone and you don’t have to stay quiet about it.

Myth #6 - "I've tried other treatments in the past so I know nothing works."

One-size-fits-all flops because your hormone needs are unique. The only thing that truly works is a tailored plan starting with detailed blood work, not guesswork. In my Las Vegas practice, we interpret your labs individually and tweak accordingly. Bioidentical hormone therapy isn’t another shot in the dark, it’s precision that can deliver results where others failed.

Myth #7 - "My doctor said my bloodwork is fine and it's all in my head."

Too many doctors skim blood work and miss the details that need a deeper dive like thyroid, estrogen, and testosterone levels. This causes symptoms to get band-aided, not solved. In my practice, I don’t stop at “normal” and instead I dig to the source. Hormone imbalances are real, and I’m here to treat them, not dismiss you. You deserve the best, most detailed answers.

Myth #8 - "I didn't know how important hormones are."

Most don’t and that’s why it’s so overlooked! Hormones are head-to-toe drivers of how you feel. If you’re unaware it’s because their importance gets downplayed. I’ve put together a guide on the most common symptoms that can be attributed to imbalanced hormones. In my Las Vegas practice, we shine a light on this because most symptoms tie back to hormones so balancing them can improve the way you feel and look.

Myth #9 - "I've just hit that age, there's nothing I can do about it."

Your hormones evolve with you and we can work with them at any stage. In my practice, I treat adult patients of all ages with bioidentical hormone therapy. Symptoms don’t have to define your life at any age. A tailored approach can bring back energy and ease, no matter where you’re at in life.

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