Your Concern

Hormone Imbalance

Balance your hormones, transform your life

Understanding Your Concern

About Hormone Imbalance

Hormones regulate nearly every process in your body—metabolism, mood, sleep quality, libido, skin radiance, energy, and more. When they're out of balance, you feel it everywhere. Many patients tell us they were dismissed by conventional medicine because their labs fell within 'normal ranges,' yet they felt terrible. The problem is that 'normal' is a wide range designed for population statistics, not for optimal wellness. We evaluate your hormones in the context of how you feel and function. Whether you're experiencing perimenopause or menopause (women), andropause or low testosterone (men), thyroid dysfunction, or chronic stress-driven cortisol dysregulation, we have comprehensive training to properly evaluate and treat these imbalances. While we address hormonal concerns holistically, our aesthetic treatments can help manage the visible effects of hormonal changes—from skin quality to facial volume shifts.

Common Causes

Menopause and perimenopause (women); declining estrogen and progesterone
Andropause and age-related low testosterone (men)
Thyroid dysfunction (hypothyroidism, Hashimoto's, T4-to-T3 conversion issues)
Chronic stress and adrenal dysregulation (elevated or depleted cortisol)
Chronically poor sleep; sleep deprivation dysregulates all hormones
Medications (beta-blockers, statins, SSRIs, metformin can affect hormones)
Environmental endocrine disruptors (BPA, pesticides, phthalates)

Ready to Address This?

Schedule a consultation to discuss your hormone imbalance concerns with Dr. Shirazi.

Questions?

(858) 633-5991

Recommended Treatments

Top Recommendation

Microneedling

Addresses hormone-related skin changes by stimulating collagen production and improving skin quality and radiance.

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Additional Options

Botox & Dysport

Manages stress-related expression lines and tension that often accompany hormonal imbalances.

Dermal Fillers

Restores facial volume lost due to hormonal changes, particularly during menopause or andropause.

Tips from Dr. Azi

1
Get comprehensive hormone testing—not just basic TSH or a single testosterone level; assess estrogen, progesterone, cortisol, DHEA, free T3, thyroid antibodies
2
Work with a physician who understands optimal ranges, not just 'normal' population ranges
3
Sleep 7–9 hours nightly; poor sleep dysregulates every hormone
4
Manage stress through exercise, meditation, breathwork, or therapy; chronic stress drives hormone imbalance
5
Maintain a healthy weight; body fat produces estrogen, which can unbalance the endocrine system
6
Limit exposure to endocrine disruptors: avoid plastic food containers, choose organic when possible, use clean beauty products
7
Support hormone metabolism with adequate protein, healthy fats, and micronutrients (zinc, selenium, iodine)
8
Re-test hormones every 3–6 months after starting treatment to adjust dosing as needed

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