Symptoms of hormonal imbalance

Balanced hormonal background plays an important role in human health. This is especially important for the female half of the population. After all, the imbalance not only affects the girl's appearance, but also leads to more serious problems. Often, infertility, hair loss, skin diseases, menstrual irregularities and many other ailments arise from the "pranks of hormones".

Signs of hormonal imbalance

You can suspect hormonal dysfunctions on your own, if you are attentive to your health. Pay attention to the following symptoms, if you notice these signs, contact a specialist for tests and clarification of the diagnosis.

• Failure of the menstrual cycle. This is the main symptom that indicates an imbalance in female hormones. If you experience frequent delays, you should contact a specialist as soon as possible.
• Mood swings, frequent depression, or irritability can occur due to hormonal imbalances. Especially if you were previously a cheerful and sociable person and did not notice aggressive or pessimistic states.
• Fast weight gain. Many girls report an increase in body weight, including in the absence of nutrition. In this case, you will not be able to lose those extra pounds, even following the strictest diets. By the way, the cause of hormonal imbalance is often the wrong diet. Pay special attention to your diet.
• Constant fatigue and poor sleep often accompanies a person suffering from hormonal imbalance. The inability to fall asleep at night or frequent waking up suggests that you need to see a doctor for hormone tests. Otherwise, a depleted body can incur many different diseases.
• Frequent headaches are another sign of hormone pranks.
• Lack of interest in the opposite sex results from hormonal imbalances. Moreover, not only a man, but also a girl who does not experience pleasure from lovemaking, can suffer from hormonal imbalance. In the future, such symptoms lead to a general lack of intimacy, since desire can disappear altogether.
• Severe hair loss can also indicate a change in hormonal levels, especially if this problem has not previously affected you.

There are many reasons for the disruption of hormones. Basically, two types are affected: estrogen and progesterone... This condition is often affected by women over 45 years old, at the time of menopause. Rebuilding, the body stops producing eggs, which directly affects estrogen.

The fairer sex during puberty also falls into this risk group. Sometimes hormonal balance can only return to normal after childbirth. Although hormones are naughty during pregnancy, but mostly after childbirth, they themselves normalize.

Some diseases involve the use of hormonal drugs, which should be taken under the strict supervision of a specialist, since the hormonal background can change dramatically.

In the modern world, hormones can be naughty for almost everyone, and not only diseases, but also:

• stressful depressive states;
• Unhealthy Lifestyle;
• poor quality food;
• overweight;
• heredity;
• active physical activity.

How to check hormones

Checking the exact hormonal balance is possible only by passing certain tests. Only after clarifying the diagnosis, you can start treatment. In no case do not do the treatment yourself, this can lead to negative consequences.

Therefore, if you notice similar symptoms in yourself, consult a specialist. At the initial stage, it is always easier to normalize the imbalance.

You can donate blood for hormones by contacting a gynecologist or therapist, having received a referral from them. Treatment should be carried out directly under the supervision of a specialist who will regularly monitor hormonal levels. On your part, in addition to medication, you need to think about the reasons that led you to this condition and eliminate them.

Depending on the complexity of the situation, treatment can last up to several months.

And also, do not forget about the prevention of this problem. Try to eliminate from your life the reasons that can harm your health. After all, hormonal imbalance is a rather serious problem, which can later become the cause of cancer in women, infertility, obesity and other serious consequences.