Hormone imbalances can affect nearly every aspect of a woman’s health, from mood, energy, and sleep to weight, sexual wellness, and long-term disease risk. Yet many women in Sarasota feel frustrated when they are told “your labs are normal” while their symptoms continue. Working with a hormone specialist like Dr. Victoria Andarcia can be the key to getting answers and finding relief.
This guide explains what a hormone specialist does, what conditions Dr. Andarcia treats, and how she supports Sarasota women with advanced, personalized hormone care.
What is a hormone specialist?
A hormone specialist is a medical provider with advanced training and experience in identifying, testing, and treating imbalances in the body’s endocrine system. Hormone specialists help patients manage conditions involving:
- Thyroid dysfunction
- Menopause and perimenopause
- Low testosterone or DHEA
- Adrenal fatigue or cortisol imbalance
- Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
- Insulin resistance or prediabetes
- Weight gain or metabolic syndrome
Hormone specialists look beyond standard labs and use a functional, root-cause approach to restore healthy hormone function.
Why do women in Sarasota seek hormone specialists?
Hormones are chemical messengers that affect everything from mood to metabolism. Even small imbalances can cause symptoms such as:
- Fatigue and brain fog
- Mood swings, anxiety, or depression
- Hot flashes and night sweats
- Difficulty losing weight
- Irregular periods
- Low libido
- Hair thinning
- Poor sleep
When traditional medical care fails to explain or resolve these issues, a hormone specialist can take a deeper, more holistic look at what’s happening in the body.
How does Dr. Victoria Andarcia approach hormone care?
Dr. Andarcia practices integrative and functional medicine, which means she:
- Listens fully to a woman’s story without rushing
- Orders advanced hormone and wellness testing
- Reviews lifestyle factors like stress, diet, exercise, and sleep
- Considers gut health, nutrient status, and inflammation
- Offers a wide range of treatment options, including bioidentical hormone therapy
- Provides ongoing support and follow-up
Her care is tailored to each woman’s unique physiology, history, and preferences. Sarasota women appreciate that Dr. Andarcia looks at the whole picture instead of focusing on one lab number.
What types of hormone testing does Dr. Andarcia offer?
Dr. Andarcia uses a comprehensive approach to testing that may include:
- Thyroid hormone panels (TSH, free T3, free T4, reverse T3, thyroid antibodies)
- Estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone levels
- DHEA and cortisol (adrenal health)
- Insulin and blood sugar markers
- Micronutrient status
- Inflammatory markers
- Functional stool or gut health testing, if needed
These results guide her to develop an individualized treatment plan, rather than a one-size-fits-all prescription.
What treatment options does Dr. Andarcia use for hormone balance?
Depending on your lab findings, symptoms, and health history, Dr. Andarcia may recommend:
- Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy
- Nutritional counseling to stabilize blood sugar and inflammation
- Medical-grade supplements to support hormone pathways
- Stress management techniques
- Sleep optimization plans
- Gut healing protocols to improve hormone metabolism
- Lifestyle coaching for sustainable results
Her integrative strategy supports both symptom relief and long-term prevention.
When should you see a hormone specialist?
You may consider seeing Dr. Andarcia if you:
- Have ongoing fatigue or poor sleep
- Struggle with mood changes or anxiety
- Experience sudden weight gain
- Suffer from hot flashes, night sweats, or irregular cycles
- Notice loss of sexual desire or painful sex
- Have hair thinning or brittle nails
- Feel “off” even though your doctor says your labs are normal
Early evaluation can help prevent hormone-related complications and restore a sense of balance and energy.
What makes Dr. Andarcia an ideal hormone specialist in Sarasota?
Dr. Victoria Andarcia is known for:
- Her thorough, respectful listening and compassionate care
- Advanced training in functional and integrative medicine
- Experience with bioidentical hormone therapy
- Dedication to uncovering root causes of symptoms
- A collaborative, educational approach that empowers her patients
Her Sarasota practice is designed to help women feel validated, heard, and supported — not dismissed.
How can I book an appointment with Dr. Victoria Andarcia?
You can schedule a consultation with Dr. Andarcia through Reveal Vitality’s Sarasota office. Her team will help with intake paperwork, insurance questions, and arranging any lab testing before your visit.
Getting the answers you need for your hormone health is one of the best ways to invest in your future well-being.
Dr. Victoria Andarcia: Professional Bio
Dr. Victoria Andarcia, MD, is a board-certified physician specializing in integrative and functional medicine. She graduated from American University of the Caribbean for medical school. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at Florida Atlantic University, where she developed her commitment to combining conventional medical science with holistic healing principles.
At Reveal Vitality in Sarasota, Dr. Andarcia blends modern medical science with nutrition, lifestyle, stress management, and advanced lab testing to create personalized, evidence-informed hormone balance strategies. Her mission is to help every woman feel empowered, heard, and supported through every phase of life.
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References
- North American Menopause Society. “Hormone Therapy Position Statement.” Menopause. 2022.
- American Thyroid Association. “Hypothyroidism Guidelines.” 2021.
- Mayo Clinic. “Bioidentical Hormones: Are They Safer?” 2022.
- Office on Women’s Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. “Menopause and Hormones.” 2023.
- American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. “Practice Bulletin: Hormone Therapy.” 2022.
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