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Wondering what hormones are all about? As a Las Vegas hormone specialist, I’m here to break it down for you. Here’s what you need to know about your hormones and why they’re key to your health, especially for women navigating hormonal shifts like perimenopause or menopause.
Hormones are your body’s messengers, and when it comes to female hormonal health, we’re talking about a lot of things including estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, thyroid hormones (like free T3 and T4), cortisol, and insulin. Hormones control everything from your mood to your metabolism. For women in Las Vegas understanding hormone balance is the first step to feeling and looking your best.
Think of hormones as the conductors of your body’s orchestra. They regulate temperature (hello, hot flashes!), appetite, sleep, digestion—even how you go to the bathroom. Estrogen doesn’t just handle one thing, it’s multitasking across your entir ebody. Same with testosterone and thyroid hormones. This complexity is why imbalances can throw everything off. I wish it were simpler, but your body’s a very complex machine!
Symptoms are your body’s way of talking to you. Blood work is critical to pinpoint imbalances that cause them. Too often your normal provider skips this step or doesn’t go far enough. A one-size-fits-all approach simply doesn’t work. In Las Vegas, I listen to you, order the right tests, and dig as deep as possible. A lot of patients I help have other labs that look “normal” but through my deeper review I found numerous issues we addressed.
The most common symptoms I see in my Las Vegas practice are fatigue, mood swings, weight gain, poor sleep, and low stamina. These aren’t just “aging”—they’re signals your hormones might need attention. You can read more about them below.
Biggest myth ever: “Just get through menopause.” There is no reason you have to settle for a lower quality of life as you age. Symptoms like weight gain, foggy memory, or low libido aren’t a phase you just have to endure. Bioidentical hormone therapy is a powerful tool to boost your quality of life.
Here’s the thing: “normal” ranges—like 2.2 to 4.3 for free T3—exist, but they’re broad and don’t always tell the full story. You can be “normal” on paper and still feel awful. I follow research, but I also adjust based on your symptoms. For example, testosterone for women is often ignored in standard care, yet it’s a game-changer for energy, libido, and so much more. In my practice, we focus on “normal” in relation to how you feel in real life, not just on a labwork.
Absolutely. You might blame stress for feeling off, but hormones often play a bigger role. For example, poor sleep from low progesterone can tank your mood and an underactive thyroid might spark anxiety or depression. In my practice, we don’t overlook this angle because hormone balance is essential for mental well-being, not just physical health.
Our bioidentical pellet hormone therapy is a gamechanger for balancing your hormones to help you feel and look your best. Learn more about what it is, how it works, & why our patients love it.
The information provided on this website is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please consult with your healthcare provider or Dr. Dempsey before making any changes to your diet, medication, or overall health plan. Individual results may vary, and professional guidance tailored to your specific body and needs is essential. The images of individuals used on this website are stock photos and do not depict actual patients of Dr. Dempsey or this practice. They are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to represent real patient outcomes or experiences.