Guide to Lifelong Hormones
The Power of Connection:
How Hormones Link Every System for Wellbeing
Hormones are involved in nearly every function of your body, from your mood and metabolism to energy, immune function, and more. By understanding how each hormone affects your well-being, Levitas helps connect the dots to restore balance.
Why Hormones Matter
Hormones are the body’s messengers, controlling energy, mood, weight, sleep, and sexual health. When they fall out of balance, through stress, ageing, or lifestyle, the effects ripple across every system. Recognising the signs of hormone imbalance early and finding the right support helps protect long-term wellbeing.
At Levitas Hormone Service, with clinics in Esher, Guildford, and Mayfair, plus our partnership with The HVN in Knightsbridge, we help patients across London and Surrey restore balance, age with confidence, and improve health naturally and safely.
Signs & Symptoms of Hormone Imbalance
- Fatigue, low energy, poor sleep
- Mood swings, anxiety, brain fog
- Weight gain or difficulty losing weight
- Low libido or sexual health concerns
- Hair thinning, skin changes
- Muscle weakness and joint pain
Hormone issues are often dismissed as “just stress” or “just ageing,” but they signal deeper changes.
Women's Symptoms
Menstrual irregularities, hot flushes, night sweats, fertility issues, vaginal dryness.
Men's Symptoms
Low testosterone signs such as reduced drive, erectile dysfunction, abdominal weight gain, and loss of stamina.
If you’re asking “How to know if your hormones are out of balance?”, these are the common early symptoms.
Hormone Changes with Ageing
With age, women face menopause and perimenopause, while men experience testosterone decline (andropause). These shifts affect not only fertility but also metabolism, cardiovascular health, and cognition. At Levitas, we see hormone changes with ageing as an opportunity: with the right testing and support, you can stay healthier for longer.
Lifestyle & Natural Hormone Support
Not all imbalances need medication. Often the first step is to restore hormone balance naturally through lifestyle changes:
- Daily routine for balanced hormones: regular sleep, consistent meals, movement.
- Stress management: yoga, meditation, breathwork to lower cortisol.
- Nutrition: whole foods rich in protein, minerals, and vitamins.
- Circadian rhythm support: daylight exposure in the morning, dim light at night.
- Hydration and minerals: electrolytes and magnesium aid hormone signalling.
These simple lifestyle changes for hormones benefit patients across Kingston, Esher, Oxshott, Epsom, Ashtead, Horsley, Guildford, Dorking, Haslemere, Farnham, Liphook, and Petersfield, just as much as those in Notting Hill, Belgravia, Chiswick, and Hammersmith.
Medical Support & Optimisation
When lifestyle alone isn’t enough, professional care can make a difference. Levitas offers:
- Hormone optimisation therapy
- Bioidentical hormone replacement options in the UK
- Advanced testing to uncover root causes
- Medical support for hormone health with safe, monitored care
Our clinics in Esher and Guildford and London locations including Mayfair, Westminster, Kensington, Chelsea, Knightsbridge, Notting Hill, Belgravia, Chiswick, and Hammersmith provide trusted access to modern hormone treatments.
Men’s vs Women’s Hormone Optimisation
Each patient receives a tailored plan, blending natural ways to balance hormones with advanced therapies.
Women's Optimisation
Often supports estrogen, progesterone, and thyroid health, helping manage menopause, perimenopause, or fertility.
Men's Optimisation
Focuses on testosterone, DHEA, and growth pathways to restore strength, drive, and performance.
Each patient receives a tailored plan, blending natural ways to balance hormones with advanced therapies.
Why Choose Levitas?
* Partnership practice: The HVN in Knightsbridge for discreet, luxury care
* Safe, personalised hormone replacement options UK
* Integrated care: lifestyle + natural hormone support + medical treatment
Whether you are in Surrey (Kingston, Oxshott, Epsom, Ashtead, Horsley, Guildford, Dorking, Haslemere, Farnham, Liphook, Petersfield) or London (Mayfair, Westminster, Knightsbridge, Kensington, Notting Hill, Belgravia, Chiswick, Hammersmith), Levitas offers comprehensive support for hormone health and wellbeing.
Your Guide to Levitas Hormones
Oestrogen
The Wellness Hormone
Plays a key role in mood regulation, sleep quality, and skin elasticity. Beyond reproductive functions, it helps preserve bone density and is essential for maintaining cognitive health and emotional resilience as women age.
Progesterone
The Stabilising Force
Balances oestrogen levels, contributing to both reproductive health and mental wellness helping to prevent mood swings, support healthy sleep, and reduce feelings of anxiety or stress.
Testosterone
The Power Hormone
Key hormone for both men and women, regulating libido, muscle mass, energy and motivation.
DHEA
The Mother of All Hormones
DHEA, produced by the adrenal glands, is vital for hormone production and balance. It influences mood, immune function, energy, and sexual health.
Vitamin D
The Essential Connection
Vitamin D, often known as the “sunshine vitamin,” influences the production of several hormones, including those that regulate immune health, bone structure, and even insulin.
Cortisol
The Balancing Act
The stress hormone plays a vital role in bodily functions. When imbalanced, it can disrupt mood, metabolism, immune function, and overall health.
Insulin
The Vital Connection
Regulates metabolism and blood sugar, directly influencing other hormones involved in stress, appetite, reproduction, and growth.
Thyroid
A Complex Interconnection
- T4 (Thyroxine): The Prohormone– primary role is to act as a precursor to T3.
- T3 (Triiodothyronine): The Active Hormone- binds to thyroid hormone receptors in cells, influencing a variety of biological processes.
- The thyroid plays a crucial role in regulating metabolism and energy, and it is tightly connected to other hormones like oestrogen, progesterone, and testosterone.
Melatonin
The Sleep-Cycle Connection
“The sleep hormone,” and for good reason—it’s integral to regulating the body’s natural sleep-wake cycle, but melatonin’s influence extends far beyond just sleep; it also plays a significant role in overall hormonal regulation and bodily functions.
The Treatment Process
The first step in the treatment process is to visit the doctor for an initial consultation.
During the initial consultation the doctor will take a full comprehensive history to understand the present concerns.
The doctor may take blood or arrange sputum tests. (There will be additional charges for these tests).