Mood swings

What are mood swings?

Mood swings are sudden, unpredictable shifts in mood that can go from feeling positive and happy one moment to feeling negative and sad the next. Some key things to know about mood swings:

• Causes: Mood swings can be caused by lifestyle factors like sleep deprivation, drug/alcohol use, stress, etc. Hormonal changes like menstruation, pregnancy, and menopause can also trigger swings. Medical conditions like depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and thyroid disorders may also be underlying causes.


• Symptoms: Common signs of mood swings include feeling suddenly irritable, anxious, tearful, or very happy/elevated. The shifts often feel abrupt and without an obvious external trigger.


• Management: Creating a regular self-care routine with healthy sleep, diet, exercise and stress relief practices can help stabilize mood. Hormone testing and correction may also help if hormonal imbalances are the culprit. Talk therapy provides support. Medications can be used in severe cases.

If you're experiencing intense, frequent, and disruptive mood swings, consult with a doctor or mental health professional. Getting to the root cause is key for effective treatment.

"I was having extreme highs and lows in mood. My doctor suggested getting my hormone levels tested at Vital Hormone Clinic. Turns out my estrogen was very low. After going on bioidentical estrogen replacement from Vital Hormone Clinic, my mood has balanced out."

Vital Hormone Clinic specializes in customized bioidentical hormone therapy to help both men and women regain hormonal balance naturally. Our highly-trained physicians provide safe, effective treatment plans tailored to your unique hormonal needs.

We also offer cutting-edge lab hormone testing to pinpoint any deficiencies or imbalances contributing to symptoms. If your mood issues may be hormonally-driven, we encourage you to schedule a consultation. Rebalancing your hormones could be the key to feeling emotionally stable again!