Hormones Don’t Just Regulate—They Reflect

Hormones are messengers. They orchestrate your energy, your metabolism, your mood, your libido, your focus, your cycles—your you. When they’re out of sync, things can feel confusing. Unstable. Even a little unrecognizable.

For many of our Scottsdale patients, the issue isn’t dramatic—it’s subtle. A feeling of dragging through the day. Difficulty losing weight. Anxiety that wasn’t there before. Irregular cycles. Low sex drive. And when they ask for help, the answers are often generic: “It’s normal.” “You’re aging.” “Take the pill.”
But at Empower, we don’t believe in brushing it off. We believe in digging deeper—because when hormones fall out of balance, it’s not random. It’s usually a sign the body’s been running on empty for too long.

What Does Hormonal Imbalance Really Feel Like?

Empower’s Functional Hormone Therapy Approach

Here’s what we hear from real people—every day—in our clinic:

  • “I sleep, but I wake up exhausted.”
  • “I feel like I’m constantly in a fog.”
  • “I get anxious or irritable over things that didn’t bother me before.”
  • “My libido disappeared, and I don’t know why.”
  • “I feel puffy, inflamed—like my body is holding onto something.”
  • “I just don’t feel like myself anymore.”

These aren’t just symptoms—they’re signals. And they’re worth listening to.

At Empower Integrative Health, we see hormones as part of a larger picture—not isolated numbers on a lab report.

Whether you’re in your 30s and dealing with estrogen dominance, perimenopausal and watching your cycles change, or postmenopausal and wondering where your energy went—we help guide you back into balance. That journey might involve:

  • Salivary, urinary (DUTCH), or serum hormone testing
  • Thyroid panel evaluation (TSH, T3, T4, antibodies)
  • Cortisol rhythm and adrenal function testing
  • Estrogen, progesterone, testosterone balance
  • Blood sugar and insulin resistance screening
  • Nutritional status and lifestyle mapping
  • Sleep and stress assessments

And yes—bioidentical hormone therapy is one of the tools we may use, but only when it fits your body’s needs and rhythm. It’s never the starting point—it’s part of a bigger, thoughtful plan.

Stat Time: Hormone Imbalance Is More Common Than You Think

📊 According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, up to 80% of women experience hormone imbalances by age 40—and many never receive a formal diagnosis.

📊 Low testosterone affects an estimated 40% of men over 45, contributing to fatigue, low libido, weight gain, and cognitive decline.

These aren’t niche problems. They’re everyday struggles hiding in plain sight.

We don’t believe in “fixing hormones.” We believe in restoring the body’s own ability to regulate. That means finding out why hormones are off. Is it stress? Is it sleep? Is it blood sugar? Is it inflammation? Is your liver detoxifying properly?

It’s never one thing. That’s why we never assume. And why your treatment plan will never feel templated.

It may include:

Nutrition and micronutrient therapy

Nervous system restoration tools

Herbal and botanical medicine

Bioidentical hormone therapy (when indicated)

Movement and metabolic balance

Functional thyroid and blood sugar support

There’s More Than One Way to Balance

All of it designed around you. Not the average.

Hormone Therapy, The Empower Way

Dr. Mary Geyer doesn’t treat lab numbers—she treats people. That’s what makes hormone therapy here so different. It’s customized. Grounded. Patient-led.

Sometimes hormone support looks like plant-based adaptogens. Other times, it’s carefully dosed bioidentical estrogen, progesterone, or testosterone. Often, it’s combined with adrenal support, liver detoxification, nervous system rebalancing, and gut health protocols.

Hormones don’t operate in silos. They work with your thyroid, your gut, your brain. That’s why Empower’s care model connects all of it.

This Isn’t Just for Women

While much of the hormone conversation centers around women, Empower Integrative Health also supports men in Scottsdale who are navigating hormone shifts—whether that’s andropause, chronic fatigue, low motivation, or changes in sexual health.

Low testosterone, insulin resistance, and chronic stress patterns can silently shape men’s health over time. Dr. Geyer brings a calm, evidence-informed approach that helps men get back to feeling clear, vital, and strong—without overloading the system.

Frequently Asked Questions About Hormone

Do I need to be menopausal to begin hormone therapy?

Not at all. Many women in their 30s or 40s benefit from early support to prevent larger imbalances. Hormone therapy is based on your symptoms, labs, and body—not your age.

Are bioidentical hormones safe?

Yes, when properly prescribed and monitored. We use plant-derived bioidentical hormones that closely match the body’s own, with customized dosing and regular lab tracking.

Do you work with men too?

Absolutely. We help men experiencing fatigue, low libido, brain fog, or weight gain related to testosterone or cortisol imbalance.

How do you test hormones?

We use a mix of blood, saliva, and DUTCH urine testing—depending on the issue. We also look at thyroid, cortisol, insulin, and nutrient markers for a full picture.

Can I work with you if I’m not in North Scottsdale?

Yes! We see clients from all over the Valley—Old Town, Tempe, Fountain Hills, Cave Creek—and offer virtual visits for Arizona residents.

The Final Word: You’re Not Imagining This
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Your body is talking. The fatigue, the irritability, the cycle changes, the bloating, the fog—it’s not “just life.” It’s feedback. And it’s fixable.

At Empower Integrative Health, we don’t rush to quiet the symptoms. We pause, explore, and support the systems beneath them. You don’t need to push through. You don’t need to “tough it out.” You need a care plan that honors what you’re experiencing.

And most of all? You need to feel like yourself again.

We’re here for that. Every step of the way.

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