24/08/2022
*Understanding hormonal imbalance*
Hormones are your body’s chemical messengers.
*Produced* in the endocrine glands, these powerful chemicals travel around your bloodstream, telling tissues and organs what to do. They help control many of your body’s major processes, including metabolism and reproduction.
*When you have a hormonal imbalance,* you have too much or too little of a certain hormone. Even tiny changes can have serious effects throughout your whole body.
Some hormone levels fluctuate throughout your lifetime and may just be the result of natural aging.
But other changes occur when your endocrine glands get the recipe wrong.
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*Signs and symptoms of a hormonal imbalance**
*weight gain
*hump of fat between the shoulders
*unexplained and sometimes sudden weight loss
*fatigue
*muscle weakness
muscle aches, tenderness, and stiffness
pain, stiffness, or swelling in your joints
*increased or decreased heart rate
*sweating
*increased sensitivity to cold or heat
*constipation or more frequent bowel movements
*frequent urination
*increased thirst
*increased hunger
*decreased s*x drive
*depression
*nervousness, anxiety, or irritability
*blurred vision
**infertility*
thinning hair or fine, brittle hair
*dry skin
*puffy face
*rounded face
*purple or pink stretch marks
Keep in mind that these symptoms are *nonspecific* . Having one or a few of them doesn’t necessarily mean that you have a hormonal imbalance.
Some of these symptoms may also reflect other chronic conditions. So, if you find yourself dealing with any notable changes in your body or energy levels, it’s a good idea to talk with your doctor.
*Signs or symptoms of hormonal imbalance in Female*
The most common consequence of hormonal imbalance is polycystic o***y syndrome (PCOS).
Your hormonal cycle also changes naturally during these stages:
*puberty
*pregnancy
*breastfeeding
*menopause
*Symptoms of a hormonal imbalance specific in female include:*
*heavy or irregular periods, includi