Our Services / Endocrinology Consultation

What is an endocrinology consultation?

Endocrinology includes medical care related to hormone imbalances. Dr. Lee treats a variety of hormone conditions that can cause negative symptoms and complications. Examples include:

• Hypothyroidism
• Hyperthyroidism
• Thyroid disorders
• Parathyroid problems
• Diabetes
• Obesity 
• Osteoporosis 
• Pituitary gland disorders
• Adrenal gland issues 
• Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) in women

She finds the root cause of hormone imbalances and uses highly effective treatments to restore your levels. Dr. Lee offers general endocrinology evaluations for any concerns you may have.

Why might I need an endocrinology consultation?

If you have symptoms of a hormone imbalance, you’re a candidate for an endocrinology consultation at Southlake Endocrinology PLLC: Do-Eun Lee, MD. Examples include:

• Fatigue 
• Weight gain or weight loss
• Heat or cold intolerance
• Memory problems
• Difficulty concentrating
• Extreme thirst, hunger, or urination 
• Trouble sleeping
• Physical aches and pains
• Multiple bone fractures
• Severe acne or dry skin
• Balding
• Increased body fat
• Decreased muscle mass
• Sexual dysfunction
• Mood changes
• Depression
• Vaginal dryness in women
• Menstruation changes in women

When left untreated, hormone disorders can cause infertility, organ damage, and other serious complications. 

What happens during an endocrinology consultation?

During an endocrinology consultation, Dr. Lee discusses your medical history with you. She asks about your personal and family history of disease, symptoms you may have, and your medication regimen. She also reviews your usual dietary intake and other lifestyle habits.

Dr. Lee checks your vital signs, completes a physical exam to look for signs of hormone irregularities, and feels your thyroid gland. She might suggest you undergo blood tests, ultrasounds, or other diagnostic tests to detect endocrine problems and develop an effective treatment. 

Which treatments might I need?

If you have a hormone imbalance, Dr. Lee offers a variety of treatments to restore your levels and reduce unpleasant symptoms or complications. She offers lifestyle change counseling, medications, hormone therapy, and much more. You might need an insulin pump, insulin injections, or oral diabetes medications if you have diabetes. 

Dr. Lee also offers medical weight management to help you lose excess weight, as well as in-office radiofrequency ablation to treat benign thyroid nodules. You might also need surgery to remove all or part of a gland that produces hormones. 

Dr. Lee personalizes each treatment to match your needs and give you the best outcome. 

To schedule an endocrinology consultation at Southlake Endocrinology PLLC: Do-Eun Lee, MD, call the office or book an appointment online today.