Everything you need to know about Hormonal Imbalance
Women go through Hormonal changes in their whole life. Hormones rule our body, from acting as chemical messengers to regulating daily body functions. From metabolism and mood to reproductive health and sleep cycles, our hormones are the game changers. However sometimes with our inactive lifestyle and unhealthy habits, our hormones might take a toll. Many people face hormonal imbalance, and some of them are even unaware of it.
Hormonal imbalance is a condition where the body has too many or too little hormones. Hormones play a huge part in a person’s life. The signs and symptoms of hormonal imbalance show which hormones or glands are being affected. Here are some :
- Unexplained weight gain
- PCOS
- Hirsutism
- Acne
- Hair loss
- Skin tags
- Vaginal dryness
- Vagina; atrophy
- pain during sex
- headaches
- night sweats
There can be various possible reasons for hormonal imbalance. It can be known by understanding which glands and hormones are affected. The diagnosis is very essential to manage and treat it. Here are some of the common causes of hormonal imbalance :
- Hormone therapy
- medications
- chemotherapy
- tumors, whether cancerous or benign
- pituitary tumors
- eating disorders
- stress
- injury or trauma
- cushing syndrome
- diabetes
- Menopause
- birth control pills
- breastfeeding
Understanding the causes and signs of hormonal imbalance is a first step into preventing it. By knowing it you can detect the conditions and get treated before the situation worsens.
There are various medications and treatments to prevent it. However there are some home remedies you can do yourself to avoid it. By making changes in your lifestyle, you remove 60% of the health concerns from your body. Here are some of the preventive measures of hormonal imbalance :
- Lose weight
- Eat a balanced diet
- treat vaginal discomfort immediately
- avoid triggers of hot flashes such as spicy foods, hot drinks
- Remove your excess body hair
- Manage stress
Hormonal imbalance can totally disrupt your life affecting your emotional and physical aspects. By making necessary modifications in your lifestyle, you can protect yourself from this loop. It can be challenging dealing with it but not impossible. Consult a gynae as soon as you notice any symptoms. Don’t delay.