Hormones are chemicals produced in the sweat glands of the endocrine system. Hormones travel through the bloodstream to tissues and organs, sending messages to the organs telling them what to do and when to do. Hormonal imbalance occurs when there are too many or too few hormones in the bloodstream. Because it plays an important role in the body, even a slight hormonal imbalance can cause side effects throughout the body. Hormones are essential for controlling most major body processes, so hormonal imbalances can affect many body functions. Hormones help regulate:
· an ambassador
· blood sugar
· Growing up
· Blood pressure
· Reproductive cycle and sexual function
· general growth and development
· mood and stress levels
The imbalance between insulin, steroids, growth hormones and adrenaline can affect both men and women. In addition, women may experience an imbalance in estrogen and progesterone levels, while men are more likely to experience an imbalance in testosterone levels.
What are the symptoms?
Hormonal imbalance symptoms may vary depending on the affected gland and whether the target is male or female.
1. Symptoms of women
In women, the following symptoms appear more often.
· a change of mood
· constipation or diarrhea
· an irregular menstrual cycle
· the condition of hair not growing
· abdominal or back pain during menstruation
· low libido
· insomnia
· Increase or decrease in weight with unknown cause
· brittle bones
· Hirsutism or excessive hair growth
· a rash on the skin
2. Symptoms of Men
Low testosterone levels in men generally show the following symptoms.
· a decrease in libido
· Erection failure (ED)
· loss of muscle mass
· Thinning hair and reduced hair growth
· tenderness in the chest
· the left window
Acne can be caused by excessive oil production in the sebaceous glands of the skin. This excess oil can block pores and attract bacteria that cause skin irritation. Testosterone, estrogen, and progesterone hormones can affect the sebaceous glands of the skin. Examples of these hormones being affected by acne are as follows.
▶ Testosterone helps regulate the production of sebum (oil). However, excessive amounts can potentially block pores and cause acne.
▶ An increase in progesterone levels can affect pregnancy-related acne.
▶ Women may experience postmenopausal acne due to changes in estrogen and progesterone levels.
In addition, women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) are more likely to experience severe and persistent acne. Medical experts say increased exposure to androgen hormones such as testosterone and resistance to insulin can increase the risk of acne.
3. Weight gain
Hormonal imbalances can affect various processes in the body that lead to weight gain, and several examples are as follows. Thyroid hormones play a role in controlling the body's metabolic or energy burn rate. Too little thyroid hormone can slow your metabolism and increase your weight. Lower estrogen levels in menopause can lead to weight gain. In addition, hormonal imbalance caused by polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) affects weight gain. More than 80% of Cushing's disease patients reported weight gain as symptoms. This disorder causes the body to produce excessive amounts of cortisol.
hormonal changes due to pregnancy
Pregnancy changes hormone levels to nourish a growing fetus. This includes numerical changes in hormone progesterone, estrogen, and testosterone. Hormone levels may vary, but they are not necessarily unbalanced during pregnancy. However, some hormones that increase during pregnancy can affect the way a woman's body uses insulin. This can cause insulin resistance and diabetes during pregnancy.
hair loss due to hormonal imbalance
Male-type hair loss is associated with reduced testosterone and androgen hormones. For this reason, doctors also call it male-type alopecia. This condition causes hair loss at the front and top of the head. However, even if hormone levels change with age, not all men experience male-type alopecia.