The Link Between Hormones, Weight, and Mental Health

Have you ever felt like no matter how well you eat or how much you exercise, your body just doesn’t respond the way it used to? Or noticed that changes in mood and energy often go hand-in-hand with changes in your weight? That’s not your imagination—it could be your hormones.

At Next Door Urgent Care, we take a whole-body approach to wellness. That means looking at how hormones, weight, and mental health are all connected—and helping you restore balance where it matters most.

Hormones: The Body’s Chemical Messengers

Hormones regulate everything from metabolism and hunger to mood, sleep, and stress levels. When they’re out of balance, even slightly, you may experience:

• Unexplained weight gain or loss

• Constant fatigue

• Anxiety or depression

• Food cravings and disrupted sleep

• Difficulty building muscle or losing fat

Some key hormones involved in this connection include:

• Cortisol – the stress hormone, which can trigger belly fat and emotional eating

• Thyroid hormones – which regulate metabolism

• Estrogen/testosterone – which affect body composition, mood, and motivation

• Insulin – which influences blood sugar and fat storage

How Hormonal Imbalances Affect Mental Health

Hormones don’t just control your physical state—they also affect your brain chemistry. Low testosterone or estrogen, for example, can cause symptoms similar to depression. Imbalanced cortisol can make you feel wired and anxious or completely drained and foggy.

When your hormones are out of sync, it’s common to feel like you're not yourself anymore.

The Weight Gain Cycle: Why It’s Not Just Willpower

Weight gain is often more than just “calories in vs. calories out.” Hormonal imbalances can:

• Slow your metabolism

• Disrupt hunger and fullness cues

• Increase fat storage (especially around the abdomen)

• Lead to sleep issues that further disrupt metabolism and mood

This creates a frustrating cycle: weight gain → hormonal shifts → mood swings → emotional eating → more weight gain. The good news? You can break it.

How We Can Help: Hormone Testing + Treatment Options

At Next Door Urgent Care, we offer hormone evaluations and personalized treatments that support long-term health—not just symptom relief.

Our services include:

• Bloodwork to check hormone levels, including testosterone, thyroid, and cortisol

• Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) for men with low T

• Weight loss consultations with prescription options like Semaglutide and Tirzepatide

• Wellness exams to identify and address hidden imbalances

Take Control of Your Health—Inside and Out

If you’ve been struggling with your weight, energy, or mental health, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to “just deal with it.” Hormones could be the missing piece to your health puzzle.

At Next Door Urgent Care, we’re here to help you take a science-backed, compassionate approach to your health. Schedule a consultation today to explore your hormone levels, weight concerns, and mood—all in one place. Visit www.nduc.org or call to book your appointment. Let’s get you back in balance.