Struggling with weight loss despite eating well and exercising is more common than you’d think—and often, the issue isn’t motivation, it’s hormones, metabolism maybe even poor gut health.

At Advanced Medical and  Weight Loss Center in Alpharetta, our triple board certified MD goes beyond surface-level solutions. We perform comprehensive lab testing—including thyroid, cortisol, insulin sensitivity, and sex hormones— and gut health testing to uncover hidden imbalances that can stall weight-loss progress.

A “healthy diet” may not be enough if your hormones aren’t working in sync with your efforts or if you have poor gut health.

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These symptoms often begin in perimenopause (usually mid-40s) and continue into menopause, when estrogen, progesterone, and sometimes testosterone levels drop significantly. BHRT can restore balance using hormones that are structurally identical to those your body produces naturally.

If you’re tired of being told “everything is normal” when you fMany women in their 40s and 50s experience symptoms that point to hormonal imbalance—but don’t realize hormone therapy might help. At Advanced Medical and Weight Loss Center in Alpharetta, GA, we see this every day.

Here are the most common signs that may indicate you’re a candidate for bio-identical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT):

• Unexplained weight gain (especially around the belly)
• Fatigue, even after a full night’s sleep
• Hot flashes, night sweats, or trouble sleeping
• Brain fog or memory lapses
• Irritability, mood swings, or anxiety
• Low libido or vaginal dryness
• Irregular or heavy periods, or periods that have stopped altogether

eel anything but—it’s time for a more personalized, root-cause approach.

Request an appointment today at Advanced Medical and Weight Loss Center in Alpharetta to see if BHRT is the right step for you

At Advanced Medical & Weight Loss Center in Alpharetta, we specialize in helping women get to the root of fatigue, hormone imbalance, and weight gain. Our physician is triple board-certified in Internal Medicine, Obesity Medicine, and Anti-Aging & Regenerative Medicine—bringing you unmatched expertise in functional diagnostics and personalized care.

We don’t guess—we test. From advanced hormone panels to metabolic and gut health testing, we identify the real reasons your body isn’t thriving. Then we guide you step-by-step through a customized care plan that empowers long-lasting energy, better moods, a balanced metabolism, and sustainable weight loss.

If you’re ready for answers—not more prescriptions—request a discovery call  today and find out if we’re the right fit for your health journey.

Yes—and it may not show up on a standard TSH test. Low thyroid function (hypothyroidism), especially subclinical types, is a common yet overlooked cause of weight gain, fatigue, brain fog, and cold intolerance.

At Advanced Medical & Weight Loss Center in Alpharetta, we go beyond basic screening. Our full thyroid panel includes additional thyroid lab tests—to truly assess how well your thyroid is working. We also consider how cortisol, estrogen, and gut health may be affecting your thyroid’s performance.

If you suspect your thyroid is playing a role in how you feel, don’t wait. Request a consultation today and let’s take a deeper look together.

Right here at Advanced Medical & Weight Loss Center in Alpharetta. We offer comprehensive functional testing—including stool analysis, food sensitivity testing, inflammatory markers, and GI-mucosal health labs—to help you get to the root of chronic digestive issues.

Unlike traditional clinics that offer limited panels, we dig deeper with customized test kits that can be done in-office or at home. These labs allow us to identify imbalances like dysbiosis, leaky gut, H. pylori, candida, SIBO, and more. Then we create a personalized gut-repair protocol using targeted nutrition, antimicrobials, and healing support.

If your gut symptoms are being ignored or misdiagnosed, let’s take a new approach. Request a discovery call today and start your journey to digestive healing and whole-body balance.

Definitely. Your gut and hormones are closely connected—and when one is out of balance, the other often follows. Chronic stress, high cortisol, estrogen dominance, or low thyroid can all impact digestion, microbiome diversity, and how your body processes food.

At Advanced Medical & Weight Loss Center in Alpharetta, we specialize in treating gut dysfunction from a root-cause perspective. We use advanced testing (like GI-MAP or food sensitivity panels) to assess for dysbiosis, leaky gut, parasites, and inflammation. We also evaluate how hormones and stress may be contributing to symptoms.

If you’ve been chasing your symptoms with probiotics and diets but still feel bloated, constipated, or reactive to foods, we can help. Request a complimentary discovery call and let’s uncover what’s really going on in your gut.

Absolutely. Many women in Alpharetta are looking for hormone balance without synthetic hormones or the pill. At Advanced Medical and Weight Loss Center, we specialize in natural and functional approaches to hormone health.

Instead of masking symptoms, we investigate root causes like nutrient deficiencies, gut health, stress levels, and insulin resistance. Then, we create a personalized protocol that may include lifestyle shifts, medical-grade supplements, herbal support, and in some cases, bio-identical hormone therapy.

Our goal is to help you feel better naturally, without relying on a Band-Aid approach.

Curious what your options are?

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Yes, yes, and YES. Chronic stress raises cortisol, which can increase fat storage—especially around your belly. Add in hormonal shifts from perimenopause or thyroid issues, and it becomes a perfect storm.

At Advanced Medical and Weight Loss Center, we take a full-body approach to uncover the real reasons behind weight gain. We test your adrenal health, hormone balance, and metabolic function to create a personalized plan to get your body working with you again.

Stress and hormones are not just emotional issues—they have real physical consequences. But you don’t have to fight this alone.

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YES. At Advanced Medical and Weight Loss Center in Alpharetta, our programs go beyond calories and cardio. We look at your hormones, metabolism, gut health, and lifestyle to create a comprehensive plan tailored to you.

Many women who come to us have tried everything: keto, cardio, calorie tracking—and still can’t lose weight. That’s because the issue is often deeper than just food.

We provide real answers, real support, and real results. This is not a quick fix—it’s a total-body transformation.

Ready to feel like yourself again? Book your free Discovery Call and let’s get started.

Absolutely. You don’t have to drive to Atlanta or spend hours in traffic to get elite-level care. At Advanced Medical and Weight Loss Center in Alpharetta, we offer everything you need, right here in your neighborhood.

From hormone testing and functional lab work to personalized protocols and compassionate coaching—we’re your local experts in helping women feel better.

We’re easy to reach, easy to talk to, and obsessed with helping you feel like YOU again.

Start with a free Discovery Call and let’s see how we can help you get your health and energy back—close to home.