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Bloating, Fatigue, Mood Swings? It Could Be Your Hormones


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Corinne Curran, FNP-C, Vitality Health + Wellness


You’re not lazy. You’re not crazy. You’re not “just getting older.”If you feel like something’s off in your body—you’re probably right.

I hear it every day:

“I’m exhausted but can’t sleep.” “I cry out of nowhere and snap at everyone.” “I eat clean, but I’m still bloated and gaining weight.” “I don’t even feel like myself anymore.”

If that sounds like you, there’s a good chance your hormones are out of balance—and most providers aren’t testing the right ones.


What Hormone Imbalance Actually Looks Like

Here are a few signs I see constantly in both women and men:

Women:

  • Irregular periods or heavy bleeding

  • PMS rage, anxiety, low mood

  • Weight gain in the hips, belly, and thighs

  • Acne around the jawline

  • Poor sleep, low libido, breast tenderness

  • Bloating, water retention, hair thinning

Men:

  • Brain fog, low motivation

  • Increased belly fat

  • Low libido or performance issues

  • Fatigue that hits early in the day

  • Mood swings or “snapping” easily

  • Poor recovery from workouts

If you’ve felt dismissed by doctors, told your labs are “fine,” or offered birth control or antidepressants as the only solution—it’s time for a deeper look.


The Hormones I Actually Test (That Most Don’t)

At Vitality Health + Wellness, we run comprehensive hormone panels, not just a TSH or testosterone level.

For women, I look at:

  • Estradiol

  • Progesterone

  • Testosterone (yes, women need it!)

  • DHEA

  • Cortisol

  • Thyroid panel (TSH, Free T3, Free T4, Reverse T3, antibodies)

  • Insulin + blood sugar markers

For men, I evaluate:

  • Total + Free Testosterone

  • Estradiol

  • DHEA-S

  • SHBG (which impacts free T)

  • Cortisol + thyroid

  • Inflammatory and metabolic markers


Why These Hormones Matter

When these hormones are out of balance, your whole system gets thrown off:

  • Low progesterone = anxiety, poor sleep, water retention

  • Estrogen dominance = bloating, moodiness, fat gain

  • Low testosterone = fatigue, low drive, poor muscle mass

  • Poor cortisol regulation = afternoon crashes, sleep issues, belly fat

Your body is talking to you. We just have to listen.



What Happens During a Hormone Consult with Me?

When you book a hormone-focused visit (in-person or telehealth), here’s what we do:

• Comprehensive lab panel (blood or saliva, depending on your needs)

• 1:1 review with me, where I explain every result in plain English

• Customized treatment plan—this may include:

  • Bioidentical hormone replacement (Biote pellets or topical/IM options)

  • Supplements to support natural hormone production

  • Nutrition + lifestyle shifts to get to root cause

This isn’t a one-size-fits-all protocol. It’s your plan.


Real Patient Wins

“I haven’t slept this well in 10 years.” “My anxiety is gone and I’m down 12 pounds without even trying.” “My wife says I’m not grumpy anymore—so that’s a win.”

When hormones are balanced, everything works better: your mood, your metabolism, your relationships, your energy.


Let’s Get You Back to You

Hormones control everything—your sleep, your weight, your hunger, your mood. You shouldn’t have to suffer through it or guess what’s going on.


Text 909-329-3255 or book a consult onlineLet’s run the right labs, uncover the real cause, and help you finally feel like yourself again.


Because your health is vital. And I’ve got you.

 
 
 

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