Hormonal imbalance: causes, signs and treatment methods

Hormones play a dominant role in the female body. Their level and ratio determines a woman’s ability to conceive, bear and give birth to a child, as well as growth, development, sexual desire, appetite, mood and even good sex. In a word, all life passes under the rule of hormones. Therefore, it is very important to prevent hormonal imbalances in order to remain healthy and beautiful.

All hormones must be in clear balance. If their level begins to change, that is, their imbalance occurs, then this leads to disruption of the functioning of the entire organism. Hormone imbalance in women has very serious consequences.

Causes of hormonal imbalance

Estrogen, progesterone and testosterone are the three main hormones of the female body. A deficiency or increased content of one of them in a woman’s body negatively affects both the woman’s appearance, her psychological state and health in general.

The most common causes of hormonal imbalance:

1. menopause;

2. pregnancy and childbirth;

3. puberty;

4. gynecological operations and abortions;

5. taking medications, including antidepressants and hormonal contraceptives;

6. hereditary diseases;

7. stress and long-term depression;

8. smoking and alcohol abuse, which contribute to decreased ovarian function;

9. sudden weight loss or weight gain.

Signs of hormonal disorders

A gynecologist-endocrinologist will help determine the presence of hormonal imbalance. However, a woman herself may notice symptoms that should prompt her to consult a specialist.

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The following signs indicate a hormonal imbalance:

1. painful menstruation;

2. pronounced premenstrual syndrome (PMS);

3. duration of the menstrual cycle (less than 21 or more than 36 days);

4. unreasonable weight gain or loss;

5. the appearance of stretch marks on the skin of the chest and abdomen;

6. irritability and mood swings;

7. decreased sex drive;

8. hair loss;

9. sleep disturbance, headaches;

10. acne;

11. swelling of the legs and face;

12. frequent constipation;

13. high blood pressure with headaches to nausea and vomiting.

If you have three or more symptoms, you should consult a doctor.

Treatment methods

To diagnose hormonal imbalance and treat it, it is necessary to perform a general blood test and a blood test for hormones. Once it is determined which hormones need to be brought back to normal, treatment is prescribed. It consists of eliminating the causes that led to hormonal imbalance and drug therapy. In addition, the endocrinologist usually prescribes an ultrasound, as well as tests for infections, to eliminate this cause.

Additional methods may include treating infections, following a certain diet or taking vitamin complexes, and in rare cases, surgery.

For the prevention and treatment of various hormonal disorders, mastodinone, which restores the menstrual cycle, climadinone, which alleviates the symptoms of menopause, cyclodinone, which regulates the menstrual cycle, and other drugs are used.

Preventative examinations with a gynecologist at least twice a year will help prevent possible hormonal imbalances and problems associated with them.