What We Treat
Hormone Balance
Understanding Hormonal Imbalance in Women
Throughout a woman’s life, hormones orchestrate numerous bodily functions—from energy and mood to metabolism and reproductive health. At KALE Functional Medicine in Houston, we understand that many health issues in women can be traced back to hormonal imbalances that conventional medicine often overlooks or inadequately addresses.
Hormonal fluctuations naturally occur during different life stages, including puberty, pregnancy, perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause. We’re here to support you during every phase.
Signs of Hormone Imbalance
You may be experiencing hormonal imbalance if you notice:
- Persistent fatigue despite adequate sleep
- Unexplained weight gain or difficulty losing weight
- Mood changes including anxiety, depression, or irritability
- Sleep disturbances or insomnia
- Hot flashes or night sweats
- Brain fog or memory issues
- Irregular, heavy, or painful periods
- Decreased libido
- Hair thinning or loss
- Skin changes including dryness or acne
Our process
The KALE Way to Hormone Balance
As a premier hormone clinic in Houston, KALE Functional Medicine takes a multifaceted approach to restoring hormonal equilibrium.
Initial Consultation
Your first visit includes a thorough review of your health history, current concerns, and wellness goals. This 60-90 minute appointment allows our functional medicine doctor to understand your unique situation and begin developing your personalized care plan.
Comprehensive Hormone Testing
Our comprehensive testing services go beyond standard blood work to provide a complete picture of your hormonal health. We utilize:
- Comprehensive blood panels
- Saliva hormone testing
- Dried urine testing for comprehensive hormones (DUTCH)
- Thyroid function assessment
- Adrenal function evaluation
- Metabolic testing
These advanced diagnostics allow our hormone doctors to identify subtle imbalances conventional testing might miss.
Personalized Treatment Plan
Based on your unique test results, health history, and goals, we create individualized treatment plans that may include:
- Nutritional Support: Targeted dietary recommendations to support hormone production, metabolism, and detoxification.
- Targeted Supplementation: Evidence-based supplements to address specific hormonal imbalances and nutritional deficiencies.
- Lifestyle Modifications: Guidance on sleep, stress management, exercise, and environmental factors that influence hormonal health.
- Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT): Custom-formulated hormones that match what your body naturally produces, minimizing side effects while maximizing benefits. Learn more about our hormone therapy options.
Ongoing Monitoring & Adjustment
Hormonal balance is dynamic and requires regular assessment and fine-tuning. Our practitioners maintain close communication with patients, adjusting protocols as needed based on symptom changes and follow-up testing.
Hormone Balance Across Life Stages
Reproductive Years
During your reproductive years, we focus on addressing issues like PMS, PCOS, endometriosis, fertility challenges, and postpartum hormonal shifts through our functional medicine approach.
Perimenopause
This transitional phase typically begins in your 40s (sometimes earlier) and can last 4-10 years. We provide comprehensive support to manage symptoms like irregular periods, mood swings, sleep disturbances, and the beginning of hot flashes. Learn more about our perimenopause support.
Menopause and Beyond
Once you reach menopause, our focus shifts to optimizing your health for the decades ahead, addressing concerns like bone health, cardiovascular protection, cognitive function, and sexual wellness. Discover our specialized menopause management strategies.
Why Choose KALE for Hormone Balance
Specialized Expertise
Our practitioners have extensive training and experience in women’s hormonal health.
Personalized Care
Our practitioners have extensive training and experience in women’s hormonal health.
Comprehensive Approach
We address all systems that influence hormonal health, including thyroid, adrenals, gut, and metabolism.
Partnership Philosophy
We work collaboratively, educating and empowering you throughout your journey to balanced health.
Take the First Step Toward Hormonal Balance
If you’re ready to address the root causes of your hormonal symptoms and restore vitality, our hormone specialists at KALE Functional Medicine are here to help.
Success Stories
Kale Medicine is great! I meet with Ashley and she takes the time to go through every lab in a very detailed manner. She wants to get to the root cause of my issues and find the most natural solution. I am very satisfied with each visit!
Caitlin
Patient
Melissa went through my results in detail and provided me so much reassurance on my plan. It was good to know that the symptoms I am having are not just in my head, but there really is some balancing that needs to be done! I’m excited to continue on this journey and highly recommend this practice.
V.
Patient
This place is the truth and worth every penny! The staff there are always so sweet and willing to help. I’ve been going for about two years now and have seen great results. Keep in mind this journey to a healthy holistic life is not overnight, but stay the course and you will not be disappointed.
Nicole
Patient
